The 10th annual Sizzle Awards Banquet was a celebration of local businesses voted best of the best by their clients, customers and members of the community.
More than 450 guests turned out to The Factory at Franklin to celebrate and receive first, second and third place awards presented in a total of 148 categories – 26 of them new this year – in the areas of cuisine, entertainment, shopping, services, health and wellness and personal care. Thirteen businesses have held the top spot all 10 years and six since their category was created.
“We have another record year of voters,” said JLB/FranklinIs President Ken Royer, whose team at JLB managed the poll and tallied the numbers. “We almost had a million votes in the Sizzle Awards Poll and that is pretty impressive.”
During the awards presentation, businesses that placed first received a plaque to display and those in second and third place received a certificate suitable for framing.
Guest enjoyed delicious food from Catering & Events by Suzette, Cool Café, Puckett’s Groc. & Restaurant, Puckett’s Boat House, Pueblo Real/Tito’s Mexican Restaurants, Taziki’s Mediterranean Café and Juice Bar Franklin; adult beverages from Arrington Vineyards and Granite City Food & Brewery as well as an abundance of fellowship and enthusiasm.
“This event is a great way to recognize these great businesses in our county,” said Williamson Herald Publisher Derby Jones. “We set another record for attendees this year and everyone seemed to enjoy it.”
Brandy Blanton, who founded the Sizzle Awards, said the Sizzles were started as a way to bring community business together.
“We live in such a great community and I wanted to create something to recognize local businesses,” said Blanton. “It’s great to see the success of the Sizzles 10 years later.”
The Burnside Trio provided music and WAKM AM-Radio 950’s Tom Lawrence was emcee for the event.
Southern Exposure Magazine, the Williamson Herald and Franklin Is partnered with Kelly Spalding Designs, The Factory at Franklin and Trophy House to create a memorable evening for all who attended.
10th Annual Sizzle Award Winners
CUISINE
BAKERY
1st: Merridee’s Breadbasket
2nd: Five Daughter’s Bakery
3rd: Puffy Muffin
BURGER
1st: Burger Up
2nd: Five Guys
3rd: Burger Republic
BREAKFAST
1st: First Watch
2nd: Cracker Barrel
3rd: Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
CATERER
1st: Catering & Events by Suzette
2nd: South Fork Catering
3rd: Love Language Catering
CATERING RESTAURANT
1st: Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
2nd: Cool Café
3rd: Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q
COFFEE HOUSE
1st: Frothy Monkey
2nd: Starbuck’s
3rd: Merridee’s Breadbasket
DELI/SANDWICH SHOP
1st: Merridee’s Breadbasket
2nd: Franklin Mercantile
3rd: Jersey Mike’s
FINE DINING
1st: Cork & Cow
2nd: J. Alexander’s
3rd: Sperry’s
MEAT & THREE
1st: Puckett’s Groc. & Restaurant
2nd: Bishop’s Meat & 3
3rd: Cool Cafe
MEXICAN
1st: Pueblo Real/Tito’s
2nd: Chuy’s
TIE 3rd: Sopapilla’s – A Taste of New Mexico
TIE 3rd: Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant
BARBECUE
1st: Martin’s BBQ Joint
2nd: Jim N’ Nicks Bar-B-Que
3rd: Moe’s Original Bar B Que
STEAK:
1st: Stoney River
2nd: Sperry’s
3rd: Cork & Cow
ITALIAN:
1st: Carrabba’s Italian Grill
2nd: Amerigo Italian Restaurant
3rd: Trattoria A
DESSERT:
1st: Cheesecake Factory
2nd: Nothing Bundt Cakes
3rd: J. Alexander’s
PIZZA
1st: Mellow Mushroom
2nd: Nashville Pizza Co.
3rd: Jet’s Pizza
SEAFOOD
1st: Bonefish Grill
2nd: Puckett’s Boat House
3rd:Gulf Pride Seafood
SUSHI
1st: Wild Ginger
2nd: Koi Sushi & Thai
3rd: Peter’s Sushi Thai
ASIAN
1st: Wild Ginger Restaurant
2nd: P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
3rd: Koi Sushi & Thai
BUSINESS LUNCH
1st: J. Alexander’s
2nd: Franklin Chop House
3rd: BrickTop’s
KIDS’ MENU
1st: Chick-fil- A
2nd: Culver’s
TIE 3rd: Bishop’s Meat & 3
TIE 3rd: Cool Café
COUNTRY MARKET/DELI
1st: Amish Country Market
at the Feed Mill
2nd: Huff’s Market
3rd: Half Way Market
WAITSTAFF/SERVICE
1st: J. Alexander’s
2nd: Puckett’s Groc. & Restaurant
3rd: Cork & Cow
DATE NIGHT
1st: Red Pony
2nd: Cork & Cow
3rd: GRAYS on Main
BRUNCH
1st: 55 South
2nd: Tupelo Honey Café
3rd: Granite City Food & Brewery
SPORTS BAR
1st: Jonathan’s Grill
2nd: Drake’s
3rd: Buffalo Wild Wings
HEALTHY MENU
1st: Whole Foods
2nd: Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe
3rd: First Watch
LOCAL FARMER
1st: Gentry Farm
2nd: Hatcher Family Dairy
3rd: Bear Creek Farm
JUICE BAR
1st: Juice Bar Franklin
2nd: Jamba Juice
3rd: Franklin Juice Co.
HOT CHICKEN (NEW CATEGORY)
1st: Big Shake’s Hot Chicken & Fish
2nd: 55 South
3rd: Bishop’s Meat & 3
MEDITERRANEAN
1st: Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
2nd: Kalamata’s
3rd: Greek Café
Entertainment
BAR
1st: 55 South
2nd: GRAYS on Main
3rd: Drake’s
CHARITY EVENT/FUNDRAISER
1st: Wine Down Main Street
2nd: Franklin Rodeo
3rd: GraceWorks Turkey Trot
COMMUNITY EVENT (FREE)
1st: Dickens of A Christmas
2nd: Main Street Festival
3rd: Pumpkinfest
EVENT VENUE
1st: Factory at Franklin
2nd: Franklin Theatre
3rd: Homestead Manor
GOLF COURSE
1st: Vanderbilt Legend’s Club
2nd: Westhaven Golf Club
3rd: Forrest Crossing
HAPPY HOUR
1st: 55 South
2nd: Jonathan’s Grill
3rd: Sonic Drive-In
DIVE BAR
1st: Bunganut Pig
2nd: Kimbro’s Pickin Parlor
3rd: Corner Pub
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
1st: Franklin Theatre
2nd: Bunganut Pig
3rd: Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor
PARK
1st: Pinkerton Park (9th year in a row)
2nd: The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
3rd: Crockett Park
ART GALLERY
1st: Gallery 202
2nd: Leiper’s Creek Gallery
3rd: David Arms Gallery
LIVE THEATRE
1st: The Franklin Theatre
2nd: Studio Tenn
3rd: Pull-Tight Players
TOURIST ATTRACTION
1st: Downtown Franklin & Square (9th year in a row)
2nd: Arrington Vineyards
3rd: Historic Carnton Plantation
FIELD TRIP
1st: Gentry Farm
2nd: Historic Carnton Plantation
3rd: The Carter House
SUMMER CAMP
1st: Deer Run Camp & Retreat
2nd: YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
3rd: Gentry Farm
YOUTH MUSIC INSTRUCTION
1st: Shuff’s Music
2nd: School of Rock
3rd: Roots Academy
YOUTH DANCE INSTRUCTION
1st: Ann Carroll School of Dance
TIE 2nd: DC Dance Factory
TIE 2nd: Roots Academy
3rd: Franklin School
of Performing Arts
YOUTH GYMNASTICS
1st: Let It Shine
2nd: Harpeth Gymnastics
3rd: YMCA
YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS
1st: Family First Martial Arts
2nd: Harvest Martial Arts
3rd: Franklin Family Taekwondo
YOUTH NON-MUSICAL ARTS
1st: Act Too Players
2nd: Bravo Creative Arts
3rd: Firstlight Arts Academy
YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM
1st: Williamson County Parks & Rec
2nd: Williamson County Soccer Assoc.
3rd: YMCA
FAMILY ACTIVITY PLACE
1st: Franklin Family Entertainment Center
2nd: Kings Bowl
3rd: Above All Extreme Air Sports
KIDS ACTIVITY/BIRTHDAY PLACE
1st: Above All Extreme Air Sports
2nd: Chuck E Cheese
3rd: SkyZone
DATE NIGHT PLACE
1st: Cork & Cow
2nd: Red Pony
3rd: J. Alexander’s
MUSEUM
1st: Historic Carnton Plantation
2nd: The Carter House
3rd: The Lotz House
Health & Wellness
FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE
1st: Dr. Ryan Jones – Nashville
Restorative Dentistry
2nd: Aspen Grove Dental
3rd: Kemp Dental
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
1st: Snodgrass & King
2nd: Pediatric Dental Care – Dr. Buzz
3rd: Franklin Pediatric Dentistry
ORTHODONTIST
1st: Kemp Orthodontics
2nd: Dr. James L. Ferguson
3rd: Hillsboro Orthodontics
EYECARE
1st: Cool Springs Eye Care
2nd: Vanderbilt Eye Institute
3rd: Primary Eye Care
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
1st: Vanderbilt Medical Group
2nd: Heritage Medical Assoc.
3rd: Williamson Medical Group
PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
1st: Pediatric Associates of Franklin
2nd: Brentwood Children’s Clinic
3rd: Harpeth Pediatrics
PHYSICAL THERAPY
1st: STAR Physical Therapy
2nd: Elite Physical Therapy
3rd: Results Physiotherapy
SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDICS
1st: Vanderbilt Bone & Joint
2nd: STAR Physical Therapy
3rd: Franklin Sports Medicine & Ortho
CHIROPRACTOR
1st: Cool Springs Chiropractic
2nd: Dr. Gil Kentof
3rd: Mason Chiropractic
AUDIOLOGIST
1st: Franklin Hearing Center
2nd: Hearing Services of Franklin
3rd: Costco
VETERINARIAN
1st: Williamson County Animal Hospital
2nd: Animalia Health & Wellness
3rd: Battleground Hospital for Animals
DERMATOLOGY
1st: Franklin Dermatology Group
2nd: Heritage Medical Associates
3rd: Vanderbilt Dermatology
PODIATRIST
1st: Vanderbilt Bone & Joint
2nd: Neuhaus Foot & Ankle
3rd: University Foot & Ankle
COSMETIC SURGERY
1st: Cool Springs Plastic Surgery
2nd: Franklin Skin & Laser
3rd: Nathan Brought, Southern
Plastic Surgery
WOMEN’S HEALTH
1st: Vanderbilt Franklin Women’s
2nd: Women’s Group of Franklin
3rd: Heritage Women’s Center
WALK IN CLINIC (MINUTE)
1st: Vanderbilt Health/Williamson
Medical Center
2nd: Kroger Little Clinic
3rd: Physician’s Urgent Care
MEDICAL FACILITY
1st: Williamson Medical Center
2nd: Vanderbilt Health Walk In
3rd: Heritage Medical Group
EAR NOSE & THROAT
1st: Vanderbilt ENT
2nd: ENT Specialist of Cool Springs
3rd: Williamson medical Center
ALLERGY SPECIALIST
1st: Cool Springs Allergy
2nd: Allergy & Asthma Center
3rd: Heritage Medical Assoc.
COUNSELING
1st: The Refuge Center
2nd: Mercy Community Health
3rd: Brandon Antoskow Counseling
Personal Care
BARBER/MEN’S HAIRCUT
1st: Great Clips
2nd: Dion’s South
3rd: Uncle Classic Barber Shop
CHILDRENS’ HAIRCUT
1st: Great Clips
2nd: SportClips
3rd: Snip-It’s
HAIR SALON
1st: Dion’s South
2nd: Aveda Institute
3rd: A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
HEALTH CLUB/FITNESS
1st: Williamson County Parks & Rec.
2nd: YMCA
3rd: Planet Fitness
SPECIALTY FITNESS
1st: Pure Barre
2nd: Orangetheory
3rd: D1 Sports Training & Therapy
DAY SPA
1st: A Moments Peace Salon & Day Spa
2nd: Woodhouse Day Spa
3rd: Massage Envy
MASSAGE
1st: Massage Envy
2nd: Woodhouse Day Spa
3rd: A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
MANICURE/PEDICURE
1st: The Nail Bar
2nd: Franklin Nails
3rd: A Moments Peace Salon & Day Spa
MEDSPA/SKINCARE
1st: A Moments Peace Salon & Day Spa
2nd: Woodhouse Day Spa
3rd: Pin Up Skin & Spa
PERSONAL TRAINER/PROGRAM
1st: Williamson County Parks & Rec
2nd: Orangetheory Fitness
3rd: Chadwick’s Fitness
& Performance Training
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
1st: Weight Watchers
2nd: Cool Springs MD
3rd: LT360
YOGA
1st: Hot Yoga Plus
2nd: YMCA
3rd: Half Moon Yoga
FACIAL
1st: A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
2nd: Woodhouse Day Spa
3rd: Pin Up Skin & Spa
SKIN & BODY CARE
1st: A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
2nd: Pin Up Skin & Spa
3rd: Unruli Aveda Salon
Services
AUTO DEALERSHIP
1st: Darrell Waltrip Auto Dealerships
2nd: Nissan of Cool Springs
3rd: Lexus of Cool Springs
AUTO REPAIR
1st: Moody’s Tire & Auto
2nd: Christian Brothers Automotive
3rd: Gateway Tire & Service
LOCAL BANK
1st: Franklin Synergy Bank
2nd: Pinnacle Financial Partners
3rd: FirstBank
REGIONAL/NATIONAL BANK
1st: Regions
2nd: First Tennessee
3rd: Bank of America
CAR WASH/DETAILER
1st: Miles Auto Spa
2nd: Franklin Car Wash
3rd: Sudsy’s Car Wash
FINANCIAL SERVICES
1st: Franklin Synergy Wealth Management
2nd: Aspen Grove Asset Management
3rd: First Tennessee
FLORIST
1st: Always in Bloom
2nd: Franklin Flower & Gift Gallery
3rd: Garden Delights
HOUSE CLEANING
1st: Molly Maid (9th year in a row!)
2nd: Maid Right
3rd: Gina & Robin’s Cleaning Service
INSURANCE
1st: Full Service Insurance
2nd: Eric Stewart – Erie Insurance
3rd: Cathy Marks – State Farm
KENNEL/BOARDING
1st: My Second Home Pet Resort
2nd: The Farm at Natchez Trace
3rd: Franklin Kennel
LANDSCAPING
1st: Mike Hayes & Assoc.
2nd: Green Scene Irrigation & Landscape
3rd: Gold Star Landscaping
LAW FIRM
1ST: Stites & Harbison, PLLC
2nd: Puryear, Newman & Morton
3rd: Hale and Hale
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
1st: Parks Realty
2nd: Keller Williams
3rd: Benchmark Realty
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1st: Danny Anderson, Parks
2nd: Loy Hardcastle, Parks
3rd: Brandon Hannah Properties
TRAVEL AGENCY
1st: AAA Travel of Cool Springs
2nd: Franklin Travel Services
3rd: Luv2Travel, LLC
DRY CLEANER
1st: Jimmy’s Cleaners
2nd: Fashion Cleaners
3rd: Franklin Cleaners
ELECTRICIAN
1st: Lee Company
2nd: Hiller
3rd: Billy Knight
PLUMBING
1st: Lee Company
2nd: Joslin Plumbing & Heating
3rd: Hiller
HEATING & AIR
1st: Lee Company
2nd: Joslin Plumbing & Heating
3RD: Hiller
BUILDER/DEVELOPER
1st: Southern Land Company
2nd: John Maher Builders
3rd: Tennessee Valley Homes
ROOFING
1st: Five Points Roofing
2nd: Superior Roofing
3rd: Paul King Roofing
PHOTOGRAPHER
1st: Boulay Photography
2nd: Evin Photography
3rd: Adam Sanner
FLOORING
1st: Carpet Den Interiors
2nd: Home Depot
3rd: R & S Flooring
DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL
1st: The Academy
2nd: Smith Preschool
3rd: The Little School
SENIOR LIVING
1st: NHC Place
2nd: Fountains of Franklin
3rd: Brookdale of Franklin
HOTEL
1st: Drury Plaza Hotel
2nd: Embassy Suites
3rd: Marriott of Cool Springs
INTERIOR DESIGN
1st: ReFresh Homes
2nd: Eric Ross Interiors
3rd: Paige Williams Interior Design
WEDDING/EVENT PLANNER
1st: Southern Events
2nd: Leigh Bawcom Events
3rd: Kelly Spalding Designs
PAINTING
1st: Bertin’s Painting
2nd: Gene Reed Painting
3rd: Hisway Painting
PEST CONTROL
1st: Cook’s Pest Control
2nd: All Pest Solutions
3rd: Franklin Pest Control
WINDOW TREATMENT
1st: Blind & Designs
2nd: Blind Ambition
3rd: Carpet Den Interiors
PRINTER/SIGN
1st: Fed Ex/Kinko’s
2nd: Franklin Sign Co.
3rd: Signs First of Franklin
COMPUTER REPAIR
1st: Apple Store
2nd: Best Buy Geek Squad
3rd: Big Dog’s
Shopping
FASHION ACCESSORIES
1st: Jondie Boutique
2nd: TJ Maxx
3rd: Charming Charlie’s
ANTIQUES
1st: Franklin Antique Mall
2nd: Antiques at the Factory
3rd: City Farmhouse
BABY/CHILDREN BOUTIQUE
1st: The Little Cottage
2nd: Once Upon A Child
3rd: Buy Buy Baby
FURNITURE
1st: Sprintz Furniture
2nd: American Signature
3rd: Head Springs Depot
GROCERY STORE
1st: Publix
2nd: Kroger
3rd: Whole Foods
WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE
1st: Anthropologie
2nd: Lizard Thicket Boutique
3rd: Chico’s
LOCAL PET PRODUCTS:
1st: Nashville Pet Products
2nd: Three Dog Bakery
3rd: Animalia Health & Wellness
LOCAL SPORTING GOODS
1st: Bink’s Outfitters
2nd: Friedman’s of Franklin
3RD: Mountain High Outfitters
WINE & SPIRITS
1st: Cool Springs Wine & Spirits
2nd: Red Dog Wine & Spirits
3rd: Del Rio Wine & Spirits
GARDEN CENTER
1st: Harpeth True Value
2nd: Lowe’s
3rd: Home Depot
THRIFT STORE
1st: Our Thrift Store
2nd: Goodwill
3rd: GraceWorks
LOCAL MERCHANT IN FRANKLIN
1st: The Shoppes on Main
2nd: Puckett’s Groc. & Restaurant
3rd: Our Thrift Store
LOCAL MERCHANT
IN BRENTWOOD
1st: The Puffy Muffin
2nd: Hot Pink
3rd: Brentwood Jewelers
LOCAL MERCHANT
IN LEIPER’S FORK
1st: Puckett’s of Leiper’s Fork
2nd: Country Boy Restaurant
3rd: David Arms Gallery
LOCAL MERCHANT
IN THOMPSON’S STATION
1st: Homestead Manor
2nd: Circa Grill
3rd: Huff’s Grocery
LOCAL MERCHANT
IN GRASSLAND
1st: The Good Cup
2nd: Grassland Market
3rd: The Perfect Setting
LOCAL MERCHANT
IN COOL SPRINGS
1st: Lizard Thicket Boutique
2nd: Silver Steer & Co.
3rd: Papa C Pies
LOCAL MERCHANT
IN SPRING HILL
1st: Vintage 615
2nd: Fireflies
TIE 3rd: My Mom & Me
LOCAL MERCHANT
IN NOLENSVILLE
1st: Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
2nd: Three French Hens
TIE 3rd: The Peacock Lane
TIE 3rd: Nolensville Farmer’s Market
LOCAL MERCHANT IN FAIRVIEW
1st: Williamson Farmer’s Co-Op (Fairview)
2nd: First District Coffee Co.
3rd: Bourbon & Rye
MEN’S CLOTHING
1st: Belk
2nd: Bink’s Outfitters
3rd: Dillard’s
LIGHTING STORE
1st: Graham’s Lighting
2nd: Lowe’s
3rd: Home Depot
CONSIGNMENT
1st: Once Upon A Child
2nd: Kid to Kid
3rd: Plato’s Closet
FURNITURE CONSIGNMENT
1st: Finders Keepers
2nd: Classy Cat Consignment
3rd: Addison’s Attic
GIFTS/REGISTRY
1st: The Registry
2nd: Bed, Bath & Beyond
3rd: Target
FINE JEWELRY
1st: Walton’s Antique & Estate Jewelry
2nd: Crown Jewelry & Gifts
3rd: Brentwood Jewelers
HOME DÉCOR
1st: Hobby Lobby
2nd: At Home
3rd: Kirkland’s Home
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