Sizzle Award Winners 2006
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 |
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Burger
1. Cheeseburger Charley’s
2. Puckett’s Grocery
3. Back Yard Burgers |
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Caterers
1. Constant Craving Caterers
2. Puckett’s Grocery
3. Chef Tim’s Catering |
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Coffee Shop
1. Starbucks
2. Merridee’s Breadbasket
3. Coffee Beanery |
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Meat n’ Three
1. Puckett’s Grocery
2. Dotson’s
Tie 3. Monell’s
Tie 3. Daylight Donuts |
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Breakfast
Tie 1. Puckett’s Grocery
Tie 1. Merridee’s Breadbasket
2. Cracker Barrel
3. Franklin Mercantile |
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Deli/Sandwich Shop
1. Franklin Mercantile
2. Merridee’s Breadbasket
3. Phillip’s Delicatessan |
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Fine Dining
1. Sandy’s Downtown Grille
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Criallo’s Bistro & Bar |
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Mexican
1. Pancho’s Place
2. Cozymel’s
3. La Hacienda |
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BBQ
1. Whitt’s
2. Stroud’s
3. Famous Dave’s |
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Steak
1. J. Alexander’s
Tie 2. Outback Steakhouse
Tie 2. Stoney River
3. Sperry’s Restaurant |
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Italian
1. Carrabba’s Italian Grille
2. Buca di Beppo
3. Palazzolo’s |
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Doughnut
1. Krispy Kreme
2. Dunkin Donuts
3. Daylight Donuts |
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Ice Cream/Smoothie
1. Ben & Jerry’s
2. Baskin Robbins
3. Shakey’s Frozen Custard |
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Favorite Place for Dessert
1. The Cocoa Tree
2. Shakey’s Frozen Custard
3. Merridee’s Breadbasket |
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Pizza
1. Nashville Pizza Co
2. Matteo’s
Tie 3. Papa John’s
Tie 3. Mellow Mushroom |
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Seafood Fare
1. Bonefish Grille
Tie 2. Criallo’s Bistro & Bar
Tie 2. Red Pony Restaurant
3. Saffire |
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Sushi
1. Peter’s Sushi-Thai
2. Bodeli Sushi
3. Miyako
3. Omikoshi |
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Asian (Chinese, Thai, etc.)
1. P.F. Chang’s
2. Basil Asian Bistro
3. Ming’s Chinese Buffet |
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Business Lunch
1. J. Alexander’s
2. Sandy’s Downtown Grille
Tie 3.Puckett’s Grocery
Tie 3.Franklin Chop House |
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Favorite New Restaurant (opened with in the last 12 months)
1. Red Pony Restaurant
2. Palazzolo’s
3. Sperry’s Restaurant |
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Kid Friendly Restaurant
1. Chick-fil-A
2. O’Charley’s
3. Franklin Chop House |
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Best Value
1. Puckett’s Grocery
2. Pancho’s Place
3. Franklin Chop House |
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Service/Wait Staff
1. Puckett’s Grocery
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Sandy’s Downtown Grille |
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ENTERTAINMENT
Bar
1. Sandy’s Downtown Grille
2. Jonathan’s
3. McCreary’s Irish Pub |
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Fundraiser/Charity
1. Wine Down Main Street
2. Heritage Foundation Ball
Tie 3. Franklin Classic
Tie 3. Turning the Tables |
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Golf Course
1. Vanderbilt Legends Club
Tie 2. Forrest Crossing
Tie 2. Governor’s Club
3. Brentwood Country Club |
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Happy Hour
1. Jonathan’s
2. Sandy’s Downtown Grille
Tie 3. McCreary’s Irish Pub
Tie 3. Chili’s Grill & Bar |
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Live Entertainment
1. Puckett’s Grocery
2. Bunganut Pig
3. Dolan’s Deli & Bar |
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Park
1. Pinkerton Park
2. Crockett Park
3. Maggie’s Bark Park |
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Place to See a Movie
1. Carmike Cinema Thoroughbred 20
2. Franklin Cinema
3. Leiper’s Fork Lawn Chair Theater |
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CHILDREN
Birthday Party Venue
1. Chuck E. Cheese
Tie 2. Franklin Family Entertainment/Franklin Lanes
Tie 2. Sweet N Sassy
3. Club Libby Lu |
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Field Trip
1. Gentry Farm
2. Carnton Plantation |
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Kids Clothing
1. Gap Kids
2. Childrens Place
2. Parisians
3. Kangaroo’s Pouch |
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Kids Haircut
1. Sweet & Sassy Salon
2. Snip Its
3. Sport Clips |
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Pediatric Dentist/Orthodontist
1. Snodgrass & King
2. Dr. Buzz Alexander
3. Dr. James Ferguson |
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Pediatrician
1. Pediatric Associates of Franklin
2. Brentwood Children’s Clinic
3. Mercy Children’s Clinic |
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Child Care
1. Berry’s Chapel Preschool
2. Step Forward Day School
3. SouthGate Children’s Academy |
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Dance Studio
1. Ann Carroll School of Dance
2. Franklin Family YMCA |
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Gymnastics
1. Harpeth School of Gymnastics
2. The Little Gym |
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Martial Arts
1. Robinson Taekwondo
2. Mpact Martial Arts
3. Franklin Taekwondo Academy |
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PERSONAL CARE
Barber/Men’s Haircut
1. Dave’s Barber Shop
2. Sport Clips |
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Hair Salon
1. Studio Gaven
2. Dion’s South
3. Salon P’Nash |
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Health Club/Fitness Center
1. Williamson County Parks & Rec
2. Franklin Athletic Club
3. Franklin Family YMCA |
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Day Spa
1. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
2. La Bella Salon and Spa
3. Izabella Day Spa |
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Manicure/Pedicure
1. La Bella Salon and Spa
2. Magic Nail
3. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa |
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Tanning Salons
1. Bahama Mama
2. Riviera Tan Spa
Tie 3. Cool Tan
Tie 3. Malibu Tan |
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SHOPPING
Antiques
1. J J Ashley’s
2. Antiques at The Factory
3. Mayfield Walker Gallery |
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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 |
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Bookstore
1. Barnes & Noble
2. Landmark Booksellers
3. Border’s Bookstore |
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Bridal
Tie 1. The Registry
Tie 1. Bride Room
2. Bridal Gallery
3. Faccio Bridal |
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Department Store
1. Parisians
2. Dillard’s
3. Macy’s |
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Electronics
1. H H Gregg
2. Best Buy
3. Circuit City |
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Furniture
1. American Signature Home
2. Rebecca’s Furniture
3. J J Ashley’s |
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Gifts & Stationery
1. Rock, Paper, Scissors
2. Prim & Paper
3. Brentwood Stationers |
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Health Food/Nutrition
1. The Vitamin Shoppe
2. Wild Oats |
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Home Decor
1. P.D.’s
2. T. J. Maxx
3. J J Ashley’s |
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Jewelry
1. Shane Co
2. Walton’s Antique & Estate Jewelry
3. Jared Galleria of Jewelry |
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Maternity Shop
1. Pickles & Ice Cream
2. Motherhood Maternity |
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Men’s Clothing
1. Joseph. A. Bank
2. Gin-o
Tie 3. Men’s Wearhouse
Tie 3. Parisians
Tie 3. V 4 Men |
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Pet Products/Boutique
1. Pet Smart
2. Nashville Pet Products Center |
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Shoes
1. Marty & Liz’s
2. Parisians
3. DSW |
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Sporting Goods/Apparel
1. Academy Sports
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Pro Golf Discount |
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Travel Agency
1. Cruises Galore & More
2. Franklin Travel Services
Tie 3. Group Trek Travel
Tie 3. Caldwell Travel |
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Women’s Clothing
1. Gin-o
2. Emmaline’s
3. Abbie and Jesse’s |
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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 |
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SERVICES
Auto Dealer
1. Alexander Auto Dealerships
2. Darrell Waltrip Dealerships
3. Lexus of Nashville – Cool Springs |
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Auto Repair
1. Moody’s
2. Alexander Auto Dealerships
3. Darrell Waltrip Dealerships |
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Bank
1. First Tennessee
2. SunTrust
Tie 3. Fifth Third
Tie 3. AmSouth Bank |
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Builder/Developer
1.Southern Land Company
2.Deer Creek Construction
Tie 3.River Birch Homes
Tie 3.Carbine & Associates |
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Dentist
1. Dr. Sara B Northcutt
2. Settles & Bass, DDS
3. J.A. Reynolds, DDS |
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Dry Cleaner
1. Franklin Laundry & Cleaners
2. Fashion Cleaners
3. Comet Cleaners |
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Eye Care
1. Vue Optique
Tie 2. Christopher Optical
Tie 2. Franklin Eye Center
3. Cool Springs Eye Care |
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Financial/Investment Services
Tie 1. Capital Trust Wealth Mgmt.
Tie 1. Edward Jones
2. Community First Bank & Trust
3. Ameriprise |
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Florist
1. Franklin Flower & Gift
2. Garden Delights
3. Accent Flowers |
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Home Repair
1. ProServ Residential
2. Home Service Plus
3. Harpeth True Value |
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House Cleaning
1. Molly Maid |
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Insurance Company
1. State Farm
2. Full Service Insurance
3. Farm Bureau |
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Interior Designer
1. Christina Martin, the Garden Path
Tie 2. Dana Dashiell
Tie 2. Yessick’s
3. Kaye Lockwood – Katydid’s Interiors |
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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 |
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Landscaping
Tie 1. CC Martin Design Group/Christopher Martin
Tie 1. C and C Landscaping
2. Bonners Lawn & Landscape |
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Law Firm
1. Stites & Harbison
2. Puryear, Newman & Morton
3. Hartzog & Silva |
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Music Instruction
1. Shuff’s Music
2. Music & Arts Center
Tie 3. Jan Williams School of Music
Tie 3. Artisan Guitar |
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Physician
1. Dr. Arthur Williams
2. Dr. Dan Halford
Tie 3. Mercy Children’s Clinic
Tie 3. Dr. Ray Meneely |
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Physical Therapy/Orthopaedics
1. Franklin Ortho & Sports Medicine
2. Franklin Bone & Joint Clinic
3. STAR Physical Therapy |
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Real Estate Agency
1. Crye-Leike
2. ERA Johnson & Thompson REALTORS
3. Keller Williams Realty |
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Veterinarian
1.Williamson County Animal Hospital
Tie 2. Dr. Charlie Beauchamp
Tie 2. Battle Ground Animal Hopsital
3. Animal Health Center |
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OTHER
Favorite Historical Site
1. Historic Carnton Plantation
2. Downtown Franklin & Square
3. Battle of Franklin |
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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 |
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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 |
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