T&K Markets — Local services in Franklin

Wide selection of local meat, fresh produce, frozen, dry and canned goods, desserts, picnic supplies, an excellent deli and a decent stock of beer and wines, all at reasonable prices. The early Sunday closing time can be challenging if you're hiking, biking, climbing or fishing, but they're open early and the friendly staff more than makes up for any inconvenience on the other six days...

Some refrigerated or other perishable items (e.g., fruit, etc.) are spoiled or rotten. I bought 2 rolls of breakfast sausage and both of them were rotten--they smelled terrible when I opened 'em @ home and the store's too far away to go back to simply ask for an exchange or refund. I don't know who's fault it was--the company that made it or the store's fault for not keeping it well...

Best chili dogs around. The deli hot bar is good. They have a great selection of house sliced cheeses and lunch meats. The meat section has great deals and quality products. Everyone on staff are friendly and helpful. Only downside is prices on the rest of the store are pretty high but that's to be expected from a small-town. They have to make a profit with the logistics...