Franklin Mercantile Deli

Franklin Mercantile Deli has served Historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee since 1999, when owners Graeme and Corrie Asch opened its doors. The menu blends Graeme's Louisiana-influenced "zing" with Corrie's Southern comfort cooking, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside a fresh salad bar, fruit tea, coffee, and homemade desserts. The deli's dining room is furnished with wingback chairs, a well-loved sofa, and homestyle wooden tables, with artwork from local artists on the walls. Beyond its daily service, the deli hosts private events in a space of about 2,000 square feet that seats up to 80 guests, available by the hour with a three-hour minimum. Past gatherings have included wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions, birthday celebrations, bridal and baby showers, music showcases, church gatherings, office parties, and private video shoots. The room comes equipped with a sound board, speakers, monitors, and a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and can be set up for a casual buffet or traditional table service using the deli's standard or custom catering menus.