Below is a list of WINNERS that you, the people, chose in the Inaugural Sizzle Awards, presented by Southern Exposure Magazine and hosted at FranklinIs.com.

For additional information about our Awards Ceremony, please see the latest story posted in the Williamson Herald…

CUISINE

Bakery
1. Merridee’s Breadbasket
2. Flour Shop Bakery
3. The Puffy Muffin
Burger
1. Cheeseburger Charley’s
2. Puckett’s Grocery
3. Back Yard Burgers
Caterers
1. Constant Craving Caterers
2. Puckett’s Grocery
3. Chef Tim’s Catering
Coffee Shop
1. Starbucks
2. Merridee’s Breadbasket
3. Coffee Beanery
Meat n’ Three
1. Puckett’s Grocery
2. Dotson’s
Tie 3. Monell’s
Tie 3. Daylight Donuts
Breakfast
Tie 1. Puckett’s Grocery
Tie 1. Merridee’s Breadbasket
2. Cracker Barrel
3. Franklin Mercantile
Deli/Sandwich Shop
1. Franklin Mercantile
2. Merridee’s Breadbasket
3. Phillip’s Delicatessan
Fine Dining
1. Sandy’s Downtown Grille
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Criallo’s Bistro & Bar
Mexican
1. Pancho’s Place
2. Cozymel’s
3. La Hacienda
BBQ
1. Whitt’s
2. Stroud’s
3. Famous Dave’s
Steak
1. J. Alexander’s
Tie 2. Outback Steakhouse
Tie 2. Stoney River
3. Sperry’s Restaurant
Italian
1. Carrabba’s Italian Grille
2. Buca di Beppo
3. Palazzolo’s
Doughnut
1. Krispy Kreme
2. Dunkin Donuts
3. Daylight Donuts
Ice Cream/Smoothie
1. Ben & Jerry’s
2. Baskin Robbins
3. Shakey’s Frozen Custard
Favorite Place for Dessert
1. The Cocoa Tree
2. Shakey’s Frozen Custard
3. Merridee’s Breadbasket
Pizza
1. Nashville Pizza Co
2. Matteo’s
Tie 3. Papa John’s
Tie 3. Mellow Mushroom
Seafood Fare
1. Bonefish Grille
Tie 2. Criallo’s Bistro & Bar
Tie 2. Red Pony Restaurant
3. Saffire
Sushi
1. Peter’s Sushi-Thai
2. Bodeli Sushi
3. Miyako
3. Omikoshi
Asian (Chinese, Thai, etc.)
1. P.F. Chang’s
2. Basil Asian Bistro
3. Ming’s Chinese Buffet
Business Lunch
1. J. Alexander’s
2. Sandy’s Downtown Grille
Tie 3.Puckett’s Grocery
Tie 3.Franklin Chop House
Favorite New Restaurant (opened with in the last 12 months)
1. Red Pony Restaurant
2. Palazzolo’s
3. Sperry’s Restaurant
Kid Friendly Restaurant
1. Chick-fil-A
2. O’Charley’s
3. Franklin Chop House
Best Value
1. Puckett’s Grocery
2. Pancho’s Place
3. Franklin Chop House
Service/Wait Staff
1. Puckett’s Grocery
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Sandy’s Downtown Grille

ENTERTAINMENT

Bar
1. Sandy’s Downtown Grille
2. Jonathan’s
3. McCreary’s Irish Pub
Fundraiser/Charity
1. Wine Down Main Street
2. Heritage Foundation Ball
Tie 3. Franklin Classic
Tie 3. Turning the Tables
Golf Course
1. Vanderbilt Legends Club
Tie 2. Forrest Crossing
Tie 2. Governor’s Club
3. Brentwood Country Club
Happy Hour
1. Jonathan’s
2. Sandy’s Downtown Grille
Tie 3. McCreary’s Irish Pub
Tie 3. Chili’s Grill & Bar
Live Entertainment
1. Puckett’s Grocery
2. Bunganut Pig
3. Dolan’s Deli & Bar
Park
1. Pinkerton Park
2. Crockett Park
3. Maggie’s Bark Park
Place to See a Movie
1. Carmike Cinema Thoroughbred 20
2. Franklin Cinema
3. Leiper’s Fork Lawn Chair Theater
 
 

 

CHILDREN

Birthday Party Venue
1. Chuck E. Cheese
Tie 2. Franklin Family Entertainment/Franklin Lanes
Tie 2. Sweet N Sassy
3. Club Libby Lu
Field Trip
1. Gentry Farm
2. Carnton Plantation
Kids Clothing
1. Gap Kids
2. Childrens Place
2. Parisians
3. Kangaroo’s Pouch
Kids Haircut
1. Sweet & Sassy Salon
2. Snip Its
3. Sport Clips
Pediatric Dentist/Orthodontist
1. Snodgrass & King
2. Dr. Buzz Alexander
3. Dr. James Ferguson
Pediatrician
1. Pediatric Associates of Franklin
2. Brentwood Children’s Clinic
3. Mercy Children’s Clinic
Child Care
1. Berry’s Chapel Preschool
2. Step Forward Day School
3. SouthGate Children’s Academy
Dance Studio
1. Ann Carroll School of Dance
2. Franklin Family YMCA
Gymnastics
1. Harpeth School of Gymnastics
2. The Little Gym
Martial Arts
1. Robinson Taekwondo
2. Mpact Martial Arts
3. Franklin Taekwondo Academy
 
 

PERSONAL CARE

Barber/Men’s Haircut
1. Dave’s Barber Shop
2. Sport Clips
Hair Salon
1. Studio Gaven
2. Dion’s South
3. Salon P’Nash
Health Club/Fitness Center
1. Williamson County Parks & Rec
2. Franklin Athletic Club
3. Franklin Family YMCA
Day Spa
1. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
2. La Bella Salon and Spa
3. Izabella Day Spa
Manicure/Pedicure
1. La Bella Salon and Spa
2. Magic Nail
3. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
Tanning Salons
1. Bahama Mama
2. Riviera Tan Spa
Tie 3. Cool Tan
Tie 3. Malibu Tan

SHOPPING

Antiques
1. J J Ashley’s
2. Antiques at The Factory
3. Mayfield Walker Gallery
Baby Store
Tie 1. Plaid Rabbit
Tie 1. The Little Cottage Childrens Shoppe
Tie 2. Kid To Kid
Tie 2. The Children’s Place
Tie 2. USA Baby
3. Ragamuffin Shoppe
Bookstore
1. Barnes & Noble
2. Landmark Booksellers
3. Border’s Bookstore
Bridal
Tie 1. The Registry
Tie 1. Bride Room
2. Bridal Gallery
3. Faccio Bridal
Department Store
1. Parisians
2. Dillard’s
3. Macy’s
Electronics
1. H H Gregg
2. Best Buy
3. Circuit City
Furniture
1. American Signature Home
2. Rebecca’s Furniture
3. J J Ashley’s
Gifts & Stationery
1. Rock, Paper, Scissors
2. Prim & Paper
3. Brentwood Stationers
Health Food/Nutrition
1. The Vitamin Shoppe
2. Wild Oats
Home Decor
1. P.D.’s
2. T. J. Maxx
3. J J Ashley’s
Jewelry
1. Shane Co
2. Walton’s Antique & Estate Jewelry
3. Jared Galleria of Jewelry
Maternity Shop
1. Pickles & Ice Cream
2. Motherhood Maternity
Men’s Clothing
1. Joseph. A. Bank
2. Gin-o
Tie 3. Men’s Wearhouse
Tie 3. Parisians
Tie 3. V 4 Men
Pet Products/Boutique
1. Pet Smart
2. Nashville Pet Products Center
Shoes
1. Marty & Liz’s
2. Parisians
3. DSW
Sporting Goods/Apparel
1. Academy Sports
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Pro Golf Discount
Travel Agency
1. Cruises Galore & More
2. Franklin Travel Services
Tie 3. Group Trek Travel
Tie 3. Caldwell Travel
Women’s Clothing
1. Gin-o
2. Emmaline’s
3. Abbie and Jesse’s
Wine & Spirits
1. Cool Springs Wine & Spirits
Tie 2. Red Dog Wine & Spirits
Tie 2. Del Rio Wine & Spirits
Tie 3. Grapevine Wine & Spirits
Tie 3. Log Cabin Wine & Spirits
Tie 3. Woody’s Smokes and Brews

 

SERVICES

Auto Dealer
1. Alexander Auto Dealerships
2. Darrell Waltrip Dealerships
3. Lexus of Nashville – Cool Springs
Auto Repair
1. Moody’s
2. Alexander Auto Dealerships
3. Darrell Waltrip Dealerships
Bank
1. First Tennessee
2. SunTrust
Tie 3. Fifth Third
Tie 3. AmSouth Bank
Builder/Developer
1.Southern Land Company
2.Deer Creek Construction
Tie 3.River Birch Homes
Tie 3.Carbine & Associates
Dentist
1. Dr. Sara B Northcutt
2. Settles & Bass, DDS
3. J.A. Reynolds, DDS
Dry Cleaner
1. Franklin Laundry & Cleaners
2. Fashion Cleaners
3. Comet Cleaners
Eye Care
1. Vue Optique
Tie 2. Christopher Optical
Tie 2. Franklin Eye Center
3. Cool Springs Eye Care
Financial/Investment Services
Tie 1. Capital Trust Wealth Mgmt.
Tie 1. Edward Jones
2. Community First Bank & Trust
3. Ameriprise
Florist
1. Franklin Flower & Gift
2. Garden Delights
3. Accent Flowers
Home Repair
1. ProServ Residential
2. Home Service Plus
3. Harpeth True Value
House Cleaning
1. Molly Maid
Insurance Company
1. State Farm
2. Full Service Insurance
3. Farm Bureau
Interior Designer
1. Christina Martin, the Garden Path
Tie 2. Dana Dashiell
Tie 2. Yessick’s
3. Kaye Lockwood – Katydid’s Interiors
Kennel/Boarding Facilitycx
Tie 1. The Farm at Natchez Trace
Tie 1. Battleground Animal Hospital
2. My Pet’s Second Home Pet Resort
3. Franklin Kennel
Landscaping
Tie 1. CC Martin Design Group/Christopher Martin
Tie 1. C and C Landscaping
2. Bonners Lawn & Landscape
Law Firm
1. Stites & Harbison
2. Puryear, Newman & Morton
3. Hartzog & Silva
Music Instruction
1. Shuff’s Music
2. Music & Arts Center
Tie 3. Jan Williams School of Music
Tie 3. Artisan Guitar
Physician
1. Dr. Arthur Williams
2. Dr. Dan Halford
Tie 3. Mercy Children’s Clinic
Tie 3. Dr. Ray Meneely
Physical Therapy/Orthopaedics
1. Franklin Ortho & Sports Medicine
2. Franklin Bone & Joint Clinic
3. STAR Physical Therapy
Real Estate Agency
1. Crye-Leike
2. ERA Johnson & Thompson REALTORS
3. Keller Williams Realty
Veterinarian
1.Williamson County Animal Hospital
Tie 2. Dr. Charlie Beauchamp
Tie 2. Battle Ground Animal Hopsital
3. Animal Health Center

 

OTHER

Favorite Historical Site
1. Historic Carnton Plantation
2. Downtown Franklin & Square
3. Battle of Franklin
Favorite Thing About Living in the WC
1. the beautiful surroundings
2. Historic Downtown Franklin
3. the people!
4. friendly, small town feel
5. convenience to EVERYTHING
Best Kept Secret
1. If I told it wouldn’t be a secret any more
2. Downtown Franklin
3. The People!
tie 4. McCreary’s Irish Pub
tie 4. P.D.’s
tie 4. Sweet Dream Cookie Company
tie 4. Thompson’s Station Grill