Well, all our hard work paid off. The June 2015 #CityFarmhousePopup Fair was a success if I do say so myself.. and chock-full of surprises!

People came from all over – New York to California & just about everywhere in between – to dive into a picker’s paradise. With over 70 vendors from 20 states, there were gems around every corner you turned! We had some truly special pieces, like furniture made from old Nashville homes, beautiful stained glass windows from 1800’s churches, antique rugs and linens all the way from Europe and so much more.

There were things happening all over Buddy Killen’s estate, including fantastic live music (bluegrass, country, jazz, you name it) in front of his mansion and design demonstrations about everything from floral arrangements and table settings to gardening!!

Guests had an array of local food and drink trucks to fuel their pickin’, including the BLFGT (bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato) double-decker sandwich from Fried Green Tomatoes. My personal favorite treat was the delicious peach + ginger ale float from Bradley’s Creamery. Y’all seriously have to try one if you ever see them out and about!

One of the things I love most about my job is getting to meet people of different backgrounds with all sorts of tales & talents. We wanted to focus on the wonderful folks that came out this year by doing a Humans of New York-esque series (if you haven’t heard of it, look it up here. You’re welcome!) throughout the event. Head on over to our Instagram page and check them all out, there's some cool stories. It’s so special to me that all types of people are brought together by a deep appreciation for finding the beauty in old things. Pickin’ people are the best people.

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out (including Phillip Sweet of Little Big Town & Holly Williams. We're famous!). We’re already working on gathering the goods for our next Pop-up Fair on October 16-17, and we can’t wait to see y’all there!

To see pictures from the Burlap Carpet event, click here. To see a Facebook album the shows off the June 2015 Pop-up Fair, go here!

Oh, and don't forget to click on Instagram hashtag #cityfarmhousepopup. There are 693 photos to look at, lots of inspiring snaps!

To see a Facebook album the shows off lots more of the June 2015 Pop-up Fair--and the booths--go here!

It's here, it's finally here!

This Thursday night we're sweeping open our doors at the Factory at Franklin for our very first pop-up store, called The Fling! This is going to be a monthly, four-day event that'll feature a curated collection of antiques and vintage finds that are unique from the merchandise at our brick-and-mortar store on Bridge Street.

David and I have been working like dogs to repurpose a 4,000-square-foot space in an old warehouse to be our showroom... it's going to be a real knockout. Boy do we have some treasures for you to find in here! We're talking one-of-a-kind tables that'll make you feel like you're in a fairytale, architectural light pieces that make me get all tingly, industrial items and unique wall art you'll be dying to hang, antique pieces we've strung from ceilings for inspiration, and oh so much more. We've got price points for everyone, people!

PLUS: we'll be serving wine + hors d'oeuvres during our Thursday night preview party, and Tyler Smith (son of Michael W. Smith!) will offer a live performance for our shoppers!

And no, once our pop-up store closes we won't be placing these items in the Bridge Street store -- these are pieces we picked on our biggest buying trip of the year at Round Top, Texas. So you better get your butt down here to shop this weekend! See the 411 on the store below, and preview shots to get you excited...

LOCATION
Factory at Franklin // 230 Franklin Road // Franklin, TN
Located just off the Main Commons in the Factory, near the new Thrive Café

DATE
The Fling happens every second Thursday through Sunday of the month. 

TIME
THURSDAY

Preview Party, 6-9 PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
9 AM - 6 PM

SUNDAY
Noon - 5 PM

TAG US!
Share your Fling experience: Tag us on Twitter (@cityfarmhousetn) & Instagram (@cityfarmhouse) with #CityFarmhousePopup and we'll re-share!

{note: the showroom is a work in progress -- we're still scrambling to style + hang everything. this is just a sneak preview....}

Kim says...... get your fanny to The Fling! See y'all soon!

Don't you just love old factories? Those large windows streaming natural sunlight across the room, sigh. I've always wanted to have a space in an old warehouse . A couple of weeks ago we were offered the opportunity to do just that! And, we jumped on it!

The space, located in the old Dortch Stove Works building, now called the Factory at Franklin, on Franklin Rd., is just a skip and a hop from Franklin's Main Street, and just around the corner from City Farmhouse. We're currently renovating the space to showcase all the beautiful and special finds that we will offer at The Fling--a monthly City Farmhouse pop-up SHOP. Beginning in April and every third week-end thereafter, City Farmhouse will open it's door to a monthly City Farmhouse Pop-up SHOP! 

We decided to call our pop-up SHOP The Fling, because who doesn't like to have a fling every now and again--it's good for the soul! Flings are for trying something new, a spree of fun and a time to enjoy yourself. We couldn't think of a better word to describe it!

And, because you know we are always about rewarding the early birds ... the festivities will begin on Thursday evenings with wine and hors d'oeuvres ... a little something to get you in to the spirit of something special about to happen. Then the shopping experience will continue from Friday through Sunday. Then we'll shut down to prepare to do it all over again the following month! Something fresh and fun, each and every time! Doesn't that sound like fun!?

Our first Pop-up Shop is scheduled for April 23-26. More photos will follow on the renovation, along with more exciting details. To make sure you don't miss out on all the announcements, sign up for our newsletter by clicking on the Newsletter link above. And, of course, always on Facebook and Instagram.


Here are some pictures of the space during the renovation. We can't wait to show you the new space!

NOTE: The City Farmhouse-Bridge Street location is NOT closing; it will remain open during normal business hours. This is a Special Monthly Event for CFH lovers, and a fun way to bring in new and exciting treasures for ya'll to enjoy.