Est. · Franklin, Tennessee
Loose-leaf teas, house-baked pastries, and the kind of stillness you didn't know you were looking for — right here on Murfreesboro Road.
Our Philosophy
Glass Sparrow's Nest was born from a simple conviction: the best moments in a day are the ones you don't rush. We opened our doors in Franklin to give people somewhere to arrive at themselves — a room full of light, the steady pour of hot water over real leaves, and the permission to simply be still.
Every blend we serve is chosen for its character. Every pastry is baked in-house, daily. We source from small producers who treat their craft with the same reverence we bring to ours. This isn't a place you stop through. It's a place you settle into.
What We Serve
We keep our menu intentional — every item earns its place on the shelf.
Single-origin and thoughtfully blended, steeped in porcelain. From smoky lapsang to floral jasmine pearls — each cup is brewed to its own rhythm.
Made each morning from scratch — croissants, scones, tarts, and seasonal fruit galettes. Nothing artificial. Nothing rushed.
Our back room is reserved for birthdays, book clubs, and the kind of conversations that deserve to happen without rushing out the door.
A Glimpse Inside
Big windows, open space, and the steady hum of a room full of people doing nothing in particular — together.
The Experience
No timers on your table. No subtle pressure to turnover. We'd rather you stay an hour longer than you planned than leave feeling hurried.
Our servers know every blend by name and origin. Ask about the difference between a first-flush darjeeling and an autumnal harvest — we love it.
Our menu shifts with the Tennessee calendar. Spring peonies in honey, winter spice chai, summer iced oolong — the year turns, and so do we.
Whether you're meeting a friend or meeting yourself, there's a corner here that fits. Natural light, soft seating, and the gentle clink of porcelain.
Visit Us
We're on Murfreesboro Road in the heart of Franklin — easy to find, hard to leave.
1113 Murfreesboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37067
Tuesday – Saturday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Closed Mondays