Sizzle Award Winners 2007
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 |
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Burger
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Cheeseburger Charley’s |
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Caterer
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. Constant Craving Caterers
3. Bishop’s Meat & Three
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Coffee Shop
1. Starbucks
2. Hot Spot Coffee
3. Merridee’s Breadbasket |
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Meat n’ Three
1. Monell’s
2. Puckett’s Gro.
3. Dotson’s |
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Breakfast
1. Cracker Barrel
2. Puckett’s Gro.
3. Merridee’s Breadbasket |
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Deli/Sandwich Shop
1. Jason’s Deli
2. Merridee’s Breadbasket
3. Franklin Mercantile |
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Fine Dining
1. J. Alexander’s
2. Bonefish Grill
3. Stoney River |
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Mexican
1. Pancho’s Place
2. La Hacienda
3. Garcia’s |
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BBQ
1. Famous Dave’s
2. Stroud’s
3. Whitt’s |
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Steak
1. Stoney River
2. Outback Steakhouse
3. J. Alexander’s |
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Italian
1. Carrabba’s Italian Grille
2. Macaroni Grille
3. Amerigo’s |
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Doughnut
1. Krispy Kreme
2. Dunkin Donuts
3. Daylight Donuts |
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Ice Cream/Smoothie
1. Cold Stone Creamery
2. Baskin Robbins
3. Maggie Moo’s |
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Favorite Place for Dessert
1. The Cocoa Tree
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Merridee’s Breadbasket |
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Pizza
1. Mellow Mushroom
2. Nashville Pizza Co.
3. Pie in the Sky |
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Seafood Fare
1. Bonefish Grill
2. Red Lobster
3. Saffire |
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Sushi
1. Omikoshi
2. Peter’s Sushi-Thai
3. Miyako |
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Asian (Chinese, Thai, etc.)
1. P.F. Chang’s
2. Genghis Grill
3. Basil Asian Bistro |
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Business Lunch
1. J. Alexander’s
2. Franklin Chop House
3. Puckett’s Gro. |
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Kid Friendly Restaurant
1. Chuck E. Cheese’s
2. Chick-fil-A
3. Pie in the Sky Pizza |
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Service/Wait Staff
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. J. Alexander’s
3. Stoney River |
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ENTERTAINMENT
Bar
1. Jonathan’s
2. Tin Roof
3. McCreary’s Irish Pub |
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Community Event
1. Main Street Festival
2. Wine Down Main Street
3. Dickens of a Christmas |
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Golf Course
1. Vanderbilt Legends Club
2. Governor’s Club
3. Forrest Crossing |
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Live Entertainment
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. Bunganut Pig
3. Tin Roof |
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Park
1. Pinkerton Park
2. Crockett Park
3. Granny White Park |
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Tourist Attraction
1. Downtown Franklin & Square
2. Historic Carnton Plantation
3. Carter House |
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SHOPPING
Antiques
1. Franklin Antique Mall
2. Antiques at The Factory
3. PD’s |
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Baby / Children / Maternity
1. Gap Kids
2. Pickles & Ice Cream
3. Plaid Rabbit |
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Bookstore
1. Barnes & Noble
2. Border’s Bookstore
3. Landmark Booksellers |
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Department Store
1. Target
2. Belk
3. Dillard’s |
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Electronics
1. Best Buy
2. Circuit City
3. H H Gregg |
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Furniture
1. American Signature Home
2. Sprintz
3. Crescent Home Furnishings |
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Gifts / Stationery
1. Rock, Paper, Scissors
2. Faye Snodgrass Gallery
3. Brentwood Stationers |
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Home Décor
1. Pier 1 Imports
2. T. J. Maxx
3. P.D.’s |
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Jewelry
1. Shane Co
2. What’s In Store
3. Jared Galleria of Jewelry |
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Men’s Clothing
1. Belk
2. Men’s Wearhouse
3. Dillard’s |
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Women’s Boutique (clothing & accessories)
1. Chico’s
2. Abbie and Jesse’s
3. Gin-o |
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Pet Products / Boutique
1. Pet Smart
2. Happy Tales
3. Nashville Pet Products Center |
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Sporting Goods / Athletic Apparel
1. Academy Sports
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Binks Outfitters |
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Wine & Spirits
1. Cool Springs Wine & Spirits
2. Red Dog Wine & Spirits
3. Del Rio Wine & Spirits |
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Garden Center
1. Harpeth True Value
2. Home Depot
3. Lowe’s |
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SERVICES
Auto Dealership
1. Darrell Waltrip Dealerships
2. Nissan in Cool Springs
3. Alexander Auto Dealerships |
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Auto Repair
1. Moody’s Tire & Auto
2. Gateway Tire and Auto
3. Darrell Waltrip Dealerships |
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Bank
1. Regions
2. Bank of America
3. First Tennessee |
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Dental Practice (adults)
1. Dr. Sara B. Northcutt
2. Dental Bliss
3. Kemp Dental Group |
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Pediatric Dentist / Orthodontist
1. Snodgrass – King Pediatric Dentistry
2. Kemp Orthodontics – David Kemp
3. James L Ferguson Jr, DDS |
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Eye Care
1. CharacterEyes
2. Vue Optique
3. Cool Springs Eye Care |
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Financial Services (accounting, investing etc.)
1. First Tennessee
2. Edward Jones
3. Fidelity Investments |
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Florist
1. Franklin Flower & Gift Gallery
2. Always in Bloom
3. Garden Delights |
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Insurance Company
1. State Farm
2. Farm Bureau
3. Allstate |
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Law Firm
1. Puryear, Newman & Morton
2. Stites & Harbison
3. Hartzog & Silva |
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Kennel / Boarding Facility
1. My Pet’s Second Home Pet Resort
2. The Farm at Natchez Trace
3. Franklin Kennel |
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Veterinarian Practice
1. Williamson County Animal Hospital
2. Battle Ground Animal Hospital
3. Beauchamp Animal Hospital |
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Pediatrician Office
1. Mercy Children’s Clinic
2. Brentwood Children’s Clinic
3. Pediatric Associates of Franklin |
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Adult Physician Office
1. Vanderbilt Walk In Clinic
2. Franklin Women’s Center
3. Grassland Family Care Center |
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Physical Therapy / Orthopaedics
1. The Bone & Joint Clinic
2. STAR Physical Therapy
3. Franklin Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine |
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Real Estate Agency
1. Crye-Leike
2. Keller Williams Realty
3. Zeitlin & Co., Realtors |
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Travel Agency
1. Franklin Travel Services
2. Caldwell Travel
3. AAA |
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PERSONAL CARE
Barber/Men’s Haircut
1. Dave’s Barber Shop
2. Great Clips
3. Studio Gaven |
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Hair Salon
1. Studio Gaven
2. Salon P’Nash
3. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa |
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Health Club / Fitness Center
1. YMCA
2. Williamson County Parks & Rec.
3. Franklin Athletic Club |
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Day Spa
1. Blue River Canyon
2. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
3. La Bella Salon and Spa |
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Manicure / Pedicure
1. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
2. Studio Gaven
3. La Bella Salon and Spa |
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Tanning Salons
1. Planet Beach
2. Sun Tan City
3. Cool Tan |
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CHILDREN
Birthday Party Venue
1. Chuck E. Cheese
2. Pump It Up
3. Franklin Family Entertainment/Franklin Lanes |
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Field Trip
1. Gentry Farm
2. Carnton Plantation
3. Downtown Franklin Walking Tour |
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Kids Haircut
1. Sweet & Sassy Salon
2. Studio Gaven
3. Snip Its |
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After School Activities
1. Shuff’s Music
2. The Little Gym of Cool Springs
3. Let it Shine |
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HOME
Builder/Developer
1. Southern Land
2. Deer Creek Construction
3. Barger Tanner Construction |
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Home Renovation/ Remodeling
1. Deer Creek Construction
2. ProNet Residential Services (ProServ)
3. Kitchen Tune Up |
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Home Repair
1. Harpeth True Value
2. ProNet Residential Services (ProServ)
3. Home Depot |
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House Cleaning
1. Molly Maid
2. Merry Maids
3. Maria Hernedez |
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Landscaping
1. C & C Lawn Care & Landscape
2. CURB appeal, Inc.
3. Mike Hayes & Assoc |
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