I arrived at the Microtel in Franklin a few hours before check in and the nice folks there allowed me to stash my pack in the room while they got it ready. Since I only hiked a few miles that morning and I had some time to kill I decided to walk the mile and a half down the highway and check out the local movie theater. Ruby Cinemas is a throwback to simpler times. There’s no stadium seating, no D-Box seating, and no epically large food menu. But what they do have are three screens, comfortable and clean seats, and a very friendly staff. The popcorn was absolutely delicious! I took in a showing of Logan. I’d recommend the movie theater and the movie.  
The staff at the Microtel was friendly and informative. The modest accommodations came at a reasonable rate. It is also located near all the essentials for a good resupply. I was able to pick up a few items at the Three Eagles Outfitters. They had a good selection of gear and goodies and they offered a 10% discount to thru-hikers. I took care of my laundry at a local laundromat. On that particular chore I ran into a gentleman named Tin Man. He was a hiker from New Jersey with an amazing story. Tin Man has lived under the shadow of bad heart for most of his life. As a result he now has a defibrillator installed in his chest. He is hiking in celebration of outliving his expiration date according to his doctors. I’m never going to bitch about hiking again. Of course I ate too much food. It was a zero after all. I had plenty of options located all around the hotel.  
Originally I had planned for just one zero in Franklin. After the first night I woke up to a decent amount of snow on the ground. I checked on the weather forecast and decided to extend my stay by one more day in hopes of avoiding the worst of the weather in the mountains. My knees were still bugging me so other than chores and eating I didn’t really do too much other than relax in my room and ice my knees.