Seay's Historic Inn

05/16/2023

There is a small notebook in the rental for people to leave us a note about their stay. This sweet note was left by one of our wonderful guest from South Carolina.

04/27/2023

04/27/2023

03/18/2023

Wondering why we have an upside-down car in our logo?

Built in 1912, our building was originally home to the Turner Motor Company, a historic automobile dealership. On July 11, 1930, two employees fired up the engines of two Model T Fords and ran across the street for a quick errand while the cars warmed up. The Model T’s, loaded with moonshine, caught fire due to a leaking fuel pump. The heat and weight of the vehicles burned through the garage floor, landing the cars upside-down in the basement. The flooring and walls were rebuilt, leaving the vehicles untouched in the basement for 85 years. They were discovered during basement renovations under Amy Pendleton’s ownership.

Since then, the building has been home to Rakes Pontiac dealership, then the Helms Farmers Exchange, and more recently the Pendleton Nonprofit Center housed the Perinatal Education Center, the Franklin County United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Rocky Mount's Community Partnership, and the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce. Finally, Olde Towne Social House moved in the spring of 2023. Soon, we will have the 2 overturned Model-T cars on display for the public.

Information sourced from the Franklin News Post, “Remnants of 1930 fire unearthed in basement” Morris Stephenson, Special to the News-Post.

03/13/2023

🗓 TRAVEL TIP TUESDAY!

#1 Plan your visit during the Spring and Fall to experience the explosion of color!

It’s all about seasons in Franklin County, VA! Start your 2023 travel plans by deciding when you want to visit. Are you looking for a Spring Break getaway with the kids, a weeklong summertime adventure, or a fall foliage tour?

✅ Local Tip
While the hustle and bustle of a Smith Mountain Lake summer may be your idea of an unforgettable experience, consider visiting during the Spring or Fall to take in the beautiful colors or catch that fish of a lifetime.

Be a and enjoy your metro-mountain experience in Virginia’s Blue Ridge!

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge / Visit Smith Mountain Lake / Discover Rocky Mount / Town of Boones Mill / Southwest Virginia / The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail

02/20/2023

Franklin County boasts numerous trails you can explore by hiking or mountain biking. Check them out and plan your next adventure.

https://www.playfranklincounty.com/251/Trails

02/20/2023

Happy Birthday To You...🎵
Happy Birthday To You...🎶
Happy Birthday Dear Rocky Mount...🎼
Happy Birthday to You...🎵
And...many more!!!!
Come by and celebrate as Rocky Mount turns 150 years old!
🎈🎁🎂

02/20/2023

🎊 Happy 150th Birthday, Rocky Mount!

The Town of Rocky Mount, Virginia was incorporated on February 17, 1873. Keep an eye out over the next 12 months for the many exciting events that will be celebrating this monumental milestone.

02/09/2023

Only 30 minutes away from us!!

02/07/2023

🎉 Congratulations to Twin Creeks Distillery and Philpott Lake for being recognized by the readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine as “Best of the Blue Ridge”!

Twin Creeks Distillery was named #1 “Best Distillery” in all of the Blue Ridge Region with Philpott Lake bringing home runner up honors in the “Best Lake” category.

Franklin County, VA continues to “shine” across the Blue Ridge!

02/01/2023

One of the world’s top travel media brands, Travel + Leisure recently named Smith Mountain Lake as one of the best places to buy a vacation home in the US!

In Franklin County you don’t have to choose between lake life and mountain views because at Smith Mountain Lake you can have the best of both. And the world is starting to take notice. Read more >>>

https://www.yesfranklincountyva.org/Blog.aspx?IID=16

02/01/2023

SAVE THESE DATES: 📆 Our 2023 Schedule is finally available with racing to start on Saturday, March 18th with our 55th Season Opener and finishing up on Sunday, November 26th with the Southern Turkey Derby!

Check out all of our dates here with more detailed info to be filled in (in the next couple of days) for what classes are racing each week on our website at www.FCSpeedway.com

Which race(s) are you most excited about??? Let us know in the comments.