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

Here are the top three place finishes for 2007.

CUISINE

Bakery
1. Merridee’s Breadbasket
2. The Puffy Muffin
3. Panera
Burger
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Cheeseburger Charley’s

Caterer   
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. Constant Craving Caterers
3. Bishop’s Meat & Three
Coffee Shop
1. Starbucks
2. Hot Spot Coffee
3. Merridee’s Breadbasket
Meat n’ Three
1. Monell’s
2. Puckett’s Gro.
3. Dotson’s
Breakfast
1. Cracker Barrel
2. Puckett’s Gro.
3. Merridee’s Breadbasket
Deli/Sandwich Shop
1. Jason’s Deli
2. Merridee’s Breadbasket
3. Franklin Mercantile
Fine Dining
1. J. Alexander’s
2. Bonefish Grill
3. Stoney River
Mexican
1. Pancho’s Place
2. La Hacienda
3. Garcia’s
BBQ
1. Famous Dave’s
2. Stroud’s
3. Whitt’s
Steak
1. Stoney River
2. Outback Steakhouse
3. J. Alexander’s
Italian
1. Carrabba’s Italian Grille
2. Macaroni Grille
3. Amerigo’s
Doughnut
1. Krispy Kreme
2. Dunkin Donuts
3. Daylight Donuts
Ice Cream/Smoothie
1. Cold Stone Creamery
2. Baskin Robbins
3. Maggie Moo’s
Favorite Place for Dessert
1. The Cocoa Tree
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Merridee’s Breadbasket
Pizza
1. Mellow Mushroom
2. Nashville Pizza Co.
3. Pie in the Sky
Seafood Fare
1. Bonefish Grill
2. Red Lobster
3. Saffire
Sushi
1. Omikoshi
2. Peter’s Sushi-Thai
3. Miyako
Asian (Chinese, Thai, etc.)
1. P.F. Chang’s
2. Genghis Grill
3. Basil Asian Bistro
Business Lunch
1. J. Alexander’s
2. Franklin Chop House
3. Puckett’s Gro.
Kid Friendly Restaurant
1. Chuck E. Cheese’s
2. Chick-fil-A
3. Pie in the Sky Pizza
Service/Wait Staff
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Stoney River
 
 

 

ENTERTAINMENT

Bar
1. Jonathan’s
2. Tin Roof
3. McCreary’s Irish Pub
Community Event
1. Main Street Festival
2. Wine Down Main Street
3. Dickens of a Christmas
Golf Course
1. Vanderbilt Legends Club
2. Governor’s Club
3. Forrest Crossing
Live Entertainment
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. Bunganut Pig
3. Tin Roof
Park
1. Pinkerton Park
2. Crockett Park
3. Granny White Park
Tourist Attraction
1. Downtown Franklin & Square
2. Historic Carnton Plantation
3. Carter House

 

SHOPPING

Antiques
1. Franklin Antique Mall
2. Antiques at The Factory
3. PD’s
Baby / Children / Maternity
1. Gap Kids
2. Pickles & Ice Cream
3. Plaid Rabbit
Bookstore
1. Barnes & Noble
2. Border’s Bookstore
3. Landmark Booksellers
Department Store
1. Target
2. Belk
3. Dillard’s
Electronics
1. Best Buy
2. Circuit City
3. H H Gregg
Furniture
1. American Signature Home
2. Sprintz
3. Crescent Home Furnishings
Gifts / Stationery
1. Rock, Paper, Scissors
2. Faye Snodgrass Gallery
3. Brentwood Stationers
Home Décor
1. Pier 1 Imports
2. T. J. Maxx
3. P.D.’s
Jewelry
1. Shane Co
2. What’s In Store
3. Jared Galleria of Jewelry
Men’s Clothing
1. Belk
2. Men’s Wearhouse
3. Dillard’s
Women’s Boutique (clothing & accessories)
1. Chico’s
2. Abbie and Jesse’s
3. Gin-o
Pet Products / Boutique
1. Pet Smart
2. Happy Tales
3. Nashville Pet Products Center
Sporting Goods / Athletic Apparel
1. Academy Sports
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Binks Outfitters
Wine & Spirits
1. Cool Springs Wine & Spirits
2. Red Dog Wine & Spirits
3. Del Rio Wine & Spirits
Garden Center
1. Harpeth True Value
2. Home Depot
3. Lowe’s

 

SERVICES

Auto Dealership
1. Darrell Waltrip Dealerships
2. Nissan in Cool Springs
3. Alexander Auto Dealerships
Auto Repair
1. Moody’s Tire & Auto
2. Gateway Tire and Auto
3. Darrell Waltrip Dealerships
Bank
1. Regions
2. Bank of America
3. First Tennessee
Dental Practice (adults)
1. Dr. Sara B. Northcutt
2. Dental Bliss
3. Kemp Dental Group
Pediatric Dentist / Orthodontist
1. Snodgrass – King Pediatric Dentistry
2. Kemp Orthodontics – David Kemp
3. James L Ferguson Jr, DDS
Eye Care
1. CharacterEyes
2. Vue Optique
3. Cool Springs Eye Care
Financial Services (accounting, investing etc.)
1. First Tennessee
2. Edward Jones
3. Fidelity Investments
Florist
1. Franklin Flower & Gift Gallery
2. Always in Bloom
3. Garden Delights
Insurance Company
1. State Farm
2. Farm Bureau
3. Allstate
Law Firm
1. Puryear, Newman & Morton
2. Stites & Harbison
3. Hartzog & Silva
Kennel / Boarding Facility
1. My Pet’s Second Home Pet Resort
2. The Farm at Natchez Trace
3. Franklin Kennel
Veterinarian Practice
1. Williamson County Animal Hospital
2. Battle Ground Animal Hospital
3. Beauchamp Animal Hospital
Pediatrician Office
1. Mercy Children’s Clinic
2. Brentwood Children’s Clinic
3. Pediatric Associates of Franklin
Adult Physician Office
1. Vanderbilt Walk In Clinic
2. Franklin Women’s Center
3. Grassland Family Care Center
Physical Therapy / Orthopaedics
1. The Bone & Joint Clinic
2. STAR Physical Therapy
3. Franklin Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Real Estate Agency
1. Crye-Leike
2. Keller Williams Realty
3. Zeitlin & Co., Realtors
Travel Agency
1. Franklin Travel Services
2. Caldwell Travel
3. AAA
 

 

PERSONAL CARE

Barber/Men’s Haircut
1. Dave’s Barber Shop
2. Great Clips
3. Studio Gaven
Hair Salon
1. Studio Gaven
2. Salon P’Nash
3. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
Health Club / Fitness Center
1. YMCA
2. Williamson County Parks & Rec.
3. Franklin Athletic Club
Day Spa
1. Blue River Canyon
2. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
3. La Bella Salon and Spa
Manicure / Pedicure
1. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
2. Studio Gaven
3. La Bella Salon and Spa
Tanning Salons
1. Planet Beach
2. Sun Tan City
3. Cool Tan

 

CHILDREN

Birthday Party Venue
1. Chuck E. Cheese
2. Pump It Up
3. Franklin Family Entertainment/Franklin Lanes
Field Trip
1. Gentry Farm
2. Carnton Plantation
3. Downtown Franklin Walking Tour
Kids Haircut
1. Sweet & Sassy Salon
2. Studio Gaven
3. Snip Its
After School Activities
1. Shuff’s Music
2. The Little Gym of Cool Springs
3. Let it Shine
 
 

 

HOME

Builder/Developer
1. Southern Land
2. Deer Creek Construction
3. Barger Tanner Construction
Home Renovation/ Remodeling
1. Deer Creek Construction
2. ProNet Residential Services (ProServ)
3. Kitchen Tune Up
Home Repair
1. Harpeth True Value
2. ProNet Residential Services (ProServ)
3. Home Depot
House Cleaning
1. Molly Maid
2. Merry Maids
3. Maria Hernedez
Landscaping
1. C & C Lawn Care & Landscape
2. CURB appeal, Inc.
3. Mike Hayes & Assoc