The two areas in Franklin with the biggest restaurant boom in 2016 were CoolSprings Galleria and Berry Farms. Â At the Galleria, there were three restaurants that opened this year. A new development south of Franklin, Berry Farms, has grown from just a neighborhood to a work, play, and eat destination. See our list of the restaurants that opened in Franklin in 2016.
CoolSprings GalleriaÂ
Kings Bowl
A place for eating, bowling and entertainment. Kings Bowl houses three venues under one roof with two different bars, 16 lanes to bowl, and four-lane private bowling room.
1910 Galleria Boulevard
(844) 683-4500
Hours Monday – Thursday: 11am – 12am, Friday – Saturday: 11am – 1am, Sunday: 11am – 10pm
Connors Steak & Seafood
Guests will enjoy the finest steaks and seafood grilled over mesquite wood fires, along with chef-prepared pastas, gourmet salads and tantalizing desserts, as well as a carefully thought out wine menu featuring top wines from around the world.
1916 Galleria Boulevard
(615) 771-5333
Hours- Monday – Thursday 11 am – 10 pm, Friday – Saturday 11 am – 11 pm, Sunday 11 am -10 pm.
Kona Grill
Known for their global menu that features contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty cocktails — all made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients.
1914 Galleria Boulevard
(615) 606-3310
Hours- Monday – Saturday 10 am – 9pm and Sunday Noon- 6pm.
Berry FarmsÂ
Soulshine Pizza Factory
Opening its fifth location in Franklin, Soulshine Pizza brings award-winning pizza, artisan sandwiches and more all in a lively, family-friendly and soul-filled environment.
4021 Hughes Crossing suite 101
(615) 379-7767
Hours- Sunday- Thursday 11 am – 9pm, Friday – Saturday 11 am -10 pm
Whit’s Frozen Custard
Serving frozen custard made fresh daily featuring three flavors – vanilla, chocolate, and Whit’s special weekly flavor.
4020 Hughes Crossing
(615) 472-8774
Hours- Monday through Thursday, 12:30 – 8:30 pm, Friday and Saturday,12:30 pm – 9:30pm  and Sunday  2:30 pm until 8 pm.
Tito’s Mexcian
Tito’s is a family owned business with a restaurant on Port Royal Pkwy in Spring Hill and is also the owner of Pueblo Real Mexican Restaurant at 1340 Main Street in Franklin.
4001 Hughes Crossing
(615) 595-2500
Hours Monday- Saturday 11 am – 10pm, Sunday 10:30 am -9 pm
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Pieology
At Pieology, they interact with customers to bring your handcrafted pizza to life, baking your creation on an open-flame oven and ready to eat in under 3 minutes.
346 Main Street
(615) 716-8414
Hours Sunday – Thursday 11 am-10 pm, Friday – Saturday 11am -11pm.
Scout’s Pub
It’s an upscale, modern pub, that opened in Westhaven this past summer. Â The menu will changes seasonally, and continues the A. Marshall family group of eateries which includes Puckett’s Grocery and Puckett’s Boathouse.
158 Front Street, Suite 120
(615) 721-5993
Hours Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 9pm, Friday- Saturday 11 am – 10 pm.
The Perch
Opening their second lcoation in Williamson County this year. Whether it is a sweet or savory crepe, warm bacon spinach salad, or Nutella waffle… indulge! Just remember,coffee and crepes make the world a happier place, at least we think so.
110 Front Street
(615) 465-6999
Hours – Monday – Friday 7am – 5pm, Saturday 8 am- 3 pm, Sunday 9 am – 2pm.
Buffalo Wings & Rings
A family-friendly restaurant featuring  fresh – never frozen – wings with 12 flavors and two dry seasonings. You can also order your wings as hot or mild as you like. Menu also features a variety of delicious options from salads to burgers as well as a number of other choices to include each member of the family.
105 International Drive
(615) 224-3380
Hours Monday- Thursday 10:30 am – 11 pm, Friday – Saturday 10:30 am – Midnight,and Sunday 11 am – 9m.