Cool Springs, an area in the Nashville suburb of Franklin, Tenn., is a bustling locale that continues to grow. While much of the pasture land that used to reign in Franklin has fallen victim to commercial development, there are still some options for outdoor activities, including greenways for biking and trails for hiking. After a full day of outdoor action, refuel at any of Cool Springs' more than 100 area restaurants. If Italian food is your preference, you'll have several choices.
Pie in the Sky
For the pizza lover, options are aplenty. Perhaps the most popular is Pie in the Sky Pizza, a locally run eatery with three area locations. Dine---inside or out---on gourmet pizza complete with basic or exotic toppings such as tiger shrimp, feta cheese, and Thai peanut sauce. Or try another Italian notables such as pasta, calzones, and lasagne. Kids can try their hands at rolling out the dough while adults enjoy a beer or glass of wine. Prices are affordable and delivery and take-out are available. Pie in the Sky also caters and hosts parties of all kinds.
Pie in the Sky
1770 Galleria Blvd. Ste A
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 778-0988
pspizza.com
Buca di Beppo
Another popular Italian option is Buca di Beppo, one of the chain's 84 nationwide locations. The restaurant boasts a hearty menu. A wide selection of antipasti, pasta, salads, and entrées awaits, and patrons can choose the "Buca Small" portions for parties of three or less, or opt for the "Buca Large," which can feed up to six. Spaghetti, fettuccine, bruschetta, calamari, manicotti, ravioli, rigatoni, veal parmigiana, and a host of other authentic Italian dishes and sides promise full bellies and wide smiles. Lunch and dinner menus are available, as is curbside pick-up and online ordering.
Buca di Beppo
1722 Galleria Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 778-1321
bucadibeppo.com
Carrabba's Italian Grill
For a taste of something Sicilian with a little Gulf Coast flare, Carrabba's Italian Grill ponies up. Choose from soups and salads to pizzas and pastas---the menu runs the gamut and is dotted with a variety of strong flavors such as kalamata olives, basil, garlic, and lots of peppers, onions. Carrabba's Italian Grill is open for dinner only Monday through Friday, and lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
553 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 778-9111
carrabbas.com
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Ashley Haugen is both an author and an editor. Having been the managing editor of "diG," a national pop culture client publication, as well as "Nashville Parent" magazine, Haugen currently serves as editor-in-chief of "Her Nashville," Nashville's only women's publication. Haugen received her bachelor's degree in communications from Boston University, and she resides in Nashville with her husband and three children.
