On the Road with Contributing Editor Elizabeth Young: Bright’s Antique World Franklin, KY
Driving to Nashville, TN this past fall, my husband and I discovered
one of the best antique malls we have been to in a long time. Conveniently
located right off the interstate, Bright's Antique World offers
35,000 square feet of antique furniture, glassware, jewelry, toys and
more.
built and opened their doors for business in January 2003. Voted No.
1 by Busy Bee Trader readers, this mall definitely lives up to that
recognition. They offer a wide variety
of collectibles, quality furniture and reasonable prices. The
mall is well lit and well maintained. The women's bathroom is decked out
in vintage clothing and accessories in every nook and cranny and the men's
bathroom carries a hunting theme.
Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
right past Cracker Barrel. Exit 2 off I-65, KY.
in conjunction with the local historic district businesses.
A Customer Appreciation Day is held each October offering special sales and
refreshments. A Christmas Open House is held annually on Thanksgiving
weekend.
years. She is also a collector as most of the dealers are. She
was friendly, knowledgeable and offered exceptional customer service. This
mall is definitely worth the stop, whether you are passing through the area or
looking for a one day getaway.
Elizabeth Young
is a wife and cat mom who spends many an hour hunting for vintage
goodies at her favorite thrift stores, antique shops and monthly flea
markets! A collector of vintage toys, holiday decor and general store
items, many of the found treasures end up on display in her Victorian
home. She also looks for vintage ephemera, fun supplies and kitschy
decor for her Etsy shop Grandmother's Attic ! When not doing this, she works two part time jobs, wearing different hats at each!
I wish there was a customer appreciation day for businesses in my neighborhood, i would really like it.