Franklin ATmile110

04/16/2026

The Franklin A.T. Mile 110 Hiker Celebration is in full swing! We’ve got a BIG weekend ahead here in Franklin and you’re invited to be part of it 👇 🔥
🌭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 – 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐞 & 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞
Join us as we fire up the grill and welcome hikers into town with a free cookout one last time this A.T. season! Nothing better than good food, great people, + trail stories being shared.
🎶 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 – 𝐋𝐚𝐳𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐉𝐚𝐦
Keep the good vibes rolling with live music, cold craft beer, and an unbeatable community atmosphere at Lazy Hiker Brewing this Saturday evening 🍻
🌎 All of this is part of our Appalachian Trail Hiker Celebration, happening now through Earth Day—a time to celebrate the trail, the people on it, and the town that supports it. Whether you’re a thru-hiker, day hiker, or just love this community…come be part of something special.
📍 Franklin, NC - A.T. Mile 110
💛 Community. Trail Magic. Connection.

04/16/2026

What a lovely Sunday afternoon at Deep Gap! We talked with dozens of people who were eighty-five miles into their hike about how their gear is holding up, how they cook during the burn ban, how they protect bears & their supplies from each other...
We shared some comfort food- homemade soup and grilled cheeses & fresh fruit- one hiker said, when we saw them in town two days later, "I'd been sick that day, and the food you guys provided was the only thing I was able to eat and enjoy- I can't thank you enough!"
So glad to be a part of these hopeful thru-hikers journey through Macon County.

04/03/2026

🔥 Blaze & Braise was a HUGE success today! We had 40+ Appalachian Trail hikers join us on the square for a hot meal, good conversation, LIVE music + a warm Franklin welcome. This is what it’s all about—community, connection, and supporting those making the incredible journey along the A.T.

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered, helped cook, and showed up to make today special. 👏

🎉 And the celebration keeps rolling…
As part of our month long A.T. Celebration, Three Eagles Outfitters is celebrating 32 YEARS!

🛍️ Stop in and enjoy storewide sales all weekend long
📅 Sale runs through Monday, April 6

Come be part of the energy in town—there’s a lot happening and we’re just getting started!

03/28/2026

🔥 Blaze & Braise 🔥 = 𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐲𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲!
Nearly 50 Appalachian Trail hikers joined us on the square for a free lunch, good conversation, and a chance to relax in Franklin—and it was awesome to see the community show up in such a big way.
Huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who grilled, served, and welcomed hikers with open arms. This is what being an A.T. Community is all about. 🙌

We also got to spot our new QR code on the hiker shuttle, making it even easier for hikers to access everything Franklin has to offer on the atmile110.com website—from resources to local spots—as soon as they roll into town. 🚐
Franklin continues to show why it’s a special stop along the trail, and whether you are a hiker or a community member we hope you can join us on the square for another cookout!
P.S. the Nantahala Hiking Club Thru-Hiker Chowdown happens today from 12-3pm at Lazy Hiker Brewing!

03/26/2026

It’s a BUSY end of the week in Franklin for our A.T. hikers! We’ve got a full lineup to celebrate, fuel up, + connect with the trail community.

🍔 Friday | Blaze & Braise on the Square
12–2 PM | Franklin Town Square
👉 Free hiker cookout, fresh off the grill, and a warm welcome to town.

🎶 Saturday | Nantahala Hiking Club Thru-Hiker Chowdown
12–3 PM | Lazy Hiker Brewing
👉 Great food, live music, and a chance to kick back with fellow hikers.

🥞 First Baptist Church FREE Pancake Breakfast | Daily through April 4
Celebrate your first 110 miles with a full breakfast!
🚐 Shuttle pickup at 7:30 AM
🍳 Pancakes, bacon, coffee, juice & more
➡️ Back to town by 8:20 AM

Whether you’re just rolling into town or zeroing for a day, Franklin’s got you covered. Come eat, relax, and enjoy one of the most welcoming trail communities on the AT. 💚

03/20/2026

🔥 "Blaze & Braise" on the Square – Today’s Recap! What a great day in Franklin—and the first day of spring made it even better.

We were proud to serve 15 Appalachian Trail hikers at today’s "Blaze & Braise" cookout and give them a warm welcome into our community.

From hot food to great conversations, it was all about slowing down, sharing stories, and showing hikers what makes Franklin so special. Huge thanks to our volunteers who made it all happen—your time and hospitality goes a long way out here.

Today also marked the kickoff of our month long A.T. Celebration, running now through April 22. Check out the full list of A.T. Celebration events at atmile110.com

We’re just getting started… see you next Friday for another round of "Blaze and Braise" on the square! 🙌

03/17/2026

Join us in downtown Franklin as the Franklin Appalachian Trail Community Council fires up the grill to welcome our Appalachian Trail thru-hikers rolling through town with our Friday tradition of "Blaze & Braise"!
🗓 This Friday, March 20
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 Franklin Town Square
We’ll be serving up hot food, good vibes, and a warm Franklin welcome to the hiking community that brings so much life to our town this time of year.
💥 Want to be part of it? We’re looking for a few volunteers to:
- 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬
- 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝
- 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬
It’s a fun, easy way to give back and connect with folks from all over the world walking through our backyard. If you’re in, drop a comment or message us—we’d love to have you join! Let’s show these hikers what makes AT Mile 110 - Franklin so special. 🥾💛

03/11/2026

🌿🥾 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - From the 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 to ℰ𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒽 𝒟𝒶𝓎, Franklin is rolling out the welcome mat for the thousands of Appalachian Trail hikers making their way through our community.
As the first official Appalachian Trail Community, Franklin has a long tradition of supporting hikers — and this celebration is our way of bringing the trail and town together.
Throughout the month you’ll find:
🔥 Free Friday cookouts on the Town Square (12–2pm)
🍻 Hiker gatherings and celebrations with our local breweries and outfitters
🎶 Live music and special community events
🥞 Free pancake breakfasts for hikers
🚐 Free shuttle service to and from the trail
🥾 Trail talks, trivia nights, and more
Whether you’re a thru-hiker, section hiker, day hiker, or simply love the trail culture, we invite you to join us in celebrating the incredible Appalachian Trail community right here in Franklin.
📅 Highlight: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎 – 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟕, hikers can enjoy our Blaze & Braise 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 cookout on the Town Square from 12–2pm. Just show up, hang out, + eat up.
👉 See the full schedule of events and details at: ATmile110.com

03/06/2026

Our 2026 A.T. Thru-Hiker Welcome Banner is now up on the Town Square, ready to greet the thousands of hikers making their way north each spring. Each year, hikers stop by to sign the banner as they pass through town — leaving their trail names and a small piece of their journey behind.

By the end of the season, this banner will be filled with signatures from hikers chasing Katahdin, representing miles walked, friendships made, and adventures still ahead.

If you're hiking through AT Mile 110, we hope you’ll stop in, enjoy our town, and leave your mark on the banner! Welcome to Franklin, and happy trails. 🌄

02/18/2026

Pssst...hey hikers we have some awesome news! 💚

As you make your way north toward AT Mile 110, we’re excited to share something special this season. For the first year ever, the Macon County Transit has partnered with local businesses to offer FREE shuttle service into our wonderful town.

Franklin has always loved welcoming hikers, and this is one more way we can help you rest, refuel, and enjoy a little trail town magic before heading back out.

Macon County Transit will be picking up at Rock Gap and Winding Stair Gap daily (M-F), and bringing hikers right into Franklin where everything you need is close by — great food, coffee, lodging, outfitters, medical care, and a friendly community that truly loves the trail.

Whether you need a hot meal, a shower, new gear, or just a place to relax for a bit, we hope you’ll hop on the shuttle and spend some time with us. We can’t wait to welcome you to Franklin!

Learn more at ATMILE110.COM

04/06/2025