2008 Sizzle Awards
Below is a list of WINNERS that you, the people, chose in the Third Annual Sizzle Awards, presented by FranklinIs.com and sponsored by Southern Exposure Magazine.
The online readers’ poll was held from Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, 2008 and allowed the public to vote on its favorites in a number of different lifestyle, business and professional categories.
SEM and FI are thrilled with the tremendous response and support from Williamson County residents and businesses. And we look forward to next year, as we continue to refine and improve the online voting experience.
So you want to know who won??? Look below for the comprehensive list of those businesses and professionals who truly are the “People’s Picks!”.
CUISINE
Bakery
1. Merridee’s Breadbasket
2. Panera Bread
3. The Puffy Muffin |
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Burger
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. Backyard Burgers
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. Puckett’s Gro.
2. Monell’s
3. Bishop’s Meat & Three |
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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. Franklin Mercantile
3. Jersey Mikes |
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Fine Dining
1. J. Alexander’s
2. Stoney River
3. Red Pony |
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Mexican
1. Cozymel’s
2. Pancho’s Place
3. Garcia’s |
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BBQ
1. Famous Dave’s
2. Stroud’s
3. Bar-B-Cutie |
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Steak
1. Stoney River
2. Sperry’s Restaurant
3. Outback Steakhouse |
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Italian
1. Carrabba’s Italian Grille
2. Macaroni Grille
3. Amerigo |
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Ice Cream/Smoothie
1. Cold Stone Creamery
2. Baskin Robbins
3. Ben & Jerry’s |
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Place for Dessert
1. J. Alexander’s
2. The Puffy Muffin
3. Meridee’s Breadbasket |
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Pizza
1. Mellow Mushroom
2. Nashville Pizza Company
3. Pie in the Sky Pizza |
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Pizza
1. Bonefish Grill
2. Red Lobster
3. Saffire |
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Sushi
1. Peter’s Sushi-Thai
2. Omikoshi
3. Wild Ginger |
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Asian
1. P.F. Chang’s
2. Genghis Grill
3. Jasmine |
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Business Lunch
1. J. Alexander’s
2. Franklin Chop House
3. Hot Spot Coffee |
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Favorite New Restaurant
1. Sol
2. Wild Ginger
3. Boxwood Bistro |
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Kid Friendly Restaurant
1. Chick-fil-A
2. Chuck E. Cheese’s
3. Pie in the Sky Pizza |
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Service/Wait Staff
1. J. Alexander’s
2. Puckett’s Gro.
3. Stoney River |
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Carry Out
1. Nashville Pizza Company
2. Hot Spot Coffee
3. Carrabba’s Italian Grill |
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Best Value
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. Franklin Chop House
3. Daily Dish |
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ENTERTAINMENT
Bar
1. Tin Roof
2. McCreary’s Irish Pub
3. Bunganut Pig |
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Fundraiser/Charity Event
1. Wine Down Main Street
2. Franklin Classic
3. Franklin Wine Festival |
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Community Event (free)
1. Main Street Festival
2. Dickens of a Christmas
3. Pumpkinfest |
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Golf Course
1. Vanderbilt Legends Club
2. Forrest Crossing
3. Brentwood Country Club & Governor’s Club |
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Live Entertainment (music)
1. Puckett’s Gro.
2. Bunganut Pig
3. Tin Roof |
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Tourist Park
1. Pinkerton Park
2. Crockett Park
3. Jim Warren Park |
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Tourist Attraction
1. Downtown Franklin & Square
2. Historic Carnton Plantation
3. Carter House |
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SHOPPING
Fashion Accessories
1. whats-in-store
2. Philanthropy
3. Emmaline |
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Antiques
1. Antiques at the Factory
2. PD’s
3. Franklin Antique Mall |
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Babies & Children Boutique
1. The Little Cottage
2. For Every Child
3. Plaid Rabbit |
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Bridal
1. David’s Bridal
2. Faccio Bridal
3. Brides by Sugar Drop & The Registry |
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Maternity
1. Pickles & Ice Cream
2. Motherhood Maternity
3. Once Upon a Child & Target |
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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. HH Gregg |
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Furniture
1. Pottery Barn
2. American Signature Home
3. Sprintz |
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Gifts/Stationery
1. Rock, Paper, Scissors
2. Brentwood Stationers
3. The Registry |
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Home Décor Boutique
1. PD’s
2. The Iron Gate
3. Target |
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Jewelry
1. Shane Co.
2. Walton’s Antique & Estate Jewelry
3. Jared Galleria of Jewelry |
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Men’s Clothing
1. Dillard’s
2. Belk
3. Kohl’s |
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Women’s Clothing Boutique
1. Chico’s
2. Emmaline
3. Gin-O Boutique |
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Pet Products
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 |
Wine & Spirits
1. Cool Springs Wine & Spirits
2. Red Dog Wine & Spirits
3. Del Rio Wine & Spirits |
Garden Center
1. Harpeth True Value
2. Home Depot
3. Lowe’s |
SERVICES
Auto Dealership
1. Darrell Waltrip Dealerships
2. Lexus of Nashville
3. Alexander Auto Dealerships |
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Auto Repair
1. Moody’s Tire & Auto
2. Alexander Auto Dealerships
3. Christian Brothers Automotive |
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Bank
1. Bank of America
2. First Tennessee
3. Regions |
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Dental Practice (adults)
1. Dental Bliss
2. Dr. Sara B. Northcutt
3. Kemp Dental Group |
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Pediatric Dentist / Orthodontist
1. Snodgrass – King Pediatric Dentistry
2. Kemp Orthodontics – David Kemp
3. Alexander Buzz |
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Eye Care
1. Costco
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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Interior Design
1. Carlisle Interiors
2. Yessick’s
3. The Iron Gate |
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Law Firm
1. Stites & Harbison
2. Puryear, Newman & Morton
3. Hartzog & Silva |
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Kennel/Boarding Facility
1. The Farm at Natchez Trace
2. Franklin Kennels
3. My Pet’s Second Home Pet Resort |
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Veterinarian Practice
1. Williamson County Animal Hospital
2. Beauchamp Animal Hospital
3. Battle Ground Animal Hospital |
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Pediatrician Office
1. Mercy Children’s Clinic
2. Pediatric Associates of Franklin
3. Brentwood Children’s Clinic |
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Adult Physician Office
1. Vanderbilt Clinics
2. Franklin Women’s Center
3. Brentwood Primary Care |
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Physical Therapy
1. STAR Physical Therapy
2. Elite Physical Therapy
3. Results Physiotherapy |
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Sports Medicine/Orthopaedics
1. Bone & Joint Clinic
2. Franklin Orthopaedics
3. Elite Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center |
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Real Estate Agency
1. Zeitlin & Co., Realtors
2. Crye-Leike
3. Keller Williams Realty |
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Travel Agency
1. AAA
2. Franklin Travel Services
3. Caldwell Travel |
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PERSONAL CARE
Barber/Men’s Haircut
1. Salon P’Nash
2. Studio Gaven
3. Great Clips |
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Hair Salon
1. Salon P’Nash
2. Studio Gaven
3. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa |
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Health Club / Fitness Center
1. Williamson County Parks & Rec.
2. YMCA
3. Franklin Athletic Club |
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Day Spa
1. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
2. Blue River Canyon Day Spa & Store
3. Serendipity Skincare & Cosmetics |
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Massage
1. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
2. Massage Envy
3. Blue River Canyon Day Spa & Store |
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Manicure/ Pedicure
1. Salon P’Nash
2. A Moment’s Peace Salon & Day Spa
3. Studio Gaven |
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Tanning Salon
1. Sun Tan City
2. Planet Beach
3. Malibu 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. Downtown Franklin Walking Tour
3. Carnton Plantation |
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Kids Haircut
1. Sweet & Sassy Salon
2. Studio Gaven
3. Sports Clips |
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Music Instruction
1. Shuff’s Music |
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Dance Instruction
1. Ann Carroll School of Dance
2. Franklin School of Performing Arts
3. Dance with Tracy & Fellowship School of Dance |
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Theatre Instruction
1. Bravo Creative Arts Center
2. Pulltight Theatre & Starbright Players |
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Gymnastics
1. Let it Shine
2. Harpeth School of Gymnastics
3. My Gym |
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Martial Arts
1. Yong In Martial Arts
2. Robinson Tae Kwon Do
3. MPact |
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Sports Organization
1. YMCA
2. Williamson County Soccer Association
3. Franklin Cowboys |
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HOME
Builder/Developer
1. Southern Land
2. Deer Creek Construction
3. Carbine Company |
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Home Renovation/ Remodeling
1. Deer Creek Construction
2. ProNet Residential Services (ProServ)
3. Home Service Plus |
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Home Repair
1. Home Depot
2. Harpeth True Value
3. Lowe’s |
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House Cleaning
1. Molly Maid
2. Merry Maids
3. Shiny Clean |
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Landscaping
1. Mike Hayes & Assoc.
2. CURB appeal, Inc.
3. C & C Lawn Care & Landscape |
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