Contemporary agrarian estate
Life here revolves around an active farm, where guests move between greenhouses, apiary tours, and evening campfires.
“Southall is an experience unto itself…designed as a destination on its own, not a place to sleep while entertaining yourself elsewhere.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A thermal mineral pool overlooking Lake Mishkin alongside botanical spa treatments.
Remarkable
Paddle Lake Mishkin, tackle the aerial ropes course, and tour working apple orchards.
Remarkable
Working Middle Tennessee farm life shaped by four million bees and heirloom harvests.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
In Southall Farm & Inn it’s finally got a country escape to match… this modern-rustic getaway is not just a lodging, but a working farm as well —
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Historic downtown Franklin is four miles down the road, known for quiet acoustic music spots and Civil War landmarks.
The rooms
Inn rooms have exposed wood beams and soaking tubs, while hillside cottages add wrap-around decks with swing beds.
The pool and movement
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor swimming pool overlooks the farm, and morning yoga takes place on the lake dock.
The mineral pool
The outdoor mineral pool is heated to 101 degrees and looks straight out across Lake Mishkin.
The spa
Treatments use herbs grown in the estate's medicinal garden, and curtained daybeds line the quiet relaxation lounge.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
January serves multi-course tasting menus from farm harvests, and Dottie's Speakeasy pairs craft cocktails with weekend live music.
A 62-room inn features an appropriately rustic-chic aesthetic with exposed wood beams, nature-inspired artwork and picture windows that let in plenty of natural light.
How it began
Chicago financier Paul Mishkin developed the property from raw farmland, preserving over ninety percent of its open greenspace.
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Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.