Becki's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The Civil War history in this plantation-turned-hospital will turn anyone into a history buff! Can combine a tour of Carter House with Carnton Plantation.
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Carnton Plantation
The Civil War history in this plantation-turned-hospital will turn anyone into a history buff! Can combine a tour of Carter House with Carnton Plantation.
Site info one of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War - you’re sure to learn some things about this war that you didn’t know before! Carnton Plantation tour can be combined with Carter House.
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Carter House
1140 Columbia AveSite info one of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War - you’re sure to learn some things about this war that you didn’t know before! Carnton Plantation tour can be combined with Carter House.
Museu Lotz House
1111 Columbia AveFranklin Theatre
419 Main StGreat park for kids. A track surrounds the park for running/walking.
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Parque Pinkerton
405 Murfreesboro RdGreat park for kids. A track surrounds the park for running/walking.
Shopping/Antiques
Bink's Outfitters
13 S Public SquareFranklin Antique Mall
251 2nd Ave SFood scene
Multiple food options, from sit down to fast dining to dessert (!!) along with local shops and antiques make this a perfect rainy day visit. Check out the Farmers Market on most Saturday mornings!
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The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdMultiple food options, from sit down to fast dining to dessert (!!) along with local shops and antiques make this a perfect rainy day visit. Check out the Farmers Market on most Saturday mornings!
Upscale steakhouse right in the middle of downtown. Don’t skip the lamb appetizer!
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Cork & Cow
403 Main StUpscale steakhouse right in the middle of downtown. Don’t skip the lamb appetizer!
The charm of this old pharmacy building alone makes it a must visit, but the food and live music round out our favorite downtown dinner spot!
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GRAYS on Main
332 Main StThe charm of this old pharmacy building alone makes it a must visit, but the food and live music round out our favorite downtown dinner spot!
Kilwins Franklin
405 Main StOur favorite ice cream/candy shop!
Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetPizza...need we say more?!
Ruby Sunshine
231 Public SquareAmazing brunch options!
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Transporte
Walk To Downtown Directions
Cross 11th Ave to Fire Station and head towards intersection of 11th Ave and 96 Hwy. Cross 96 Hwy. Take 11th Ave to Fair St. Cross 11th Ave and turn left onto Fair St. Fair St dead ends into 5th Ave, which is the start of the downtown shops and restaurants.
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Downtown Franklin Parking
There is free street parking and two free garages (don’t trust the available spaces signs outside the garages...they are not always accurate!). There are also several church parking lots that offer paid parking (starting at $2/hr). Make sure to check if where you parked is paid or not.
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Live Music @ Restaurants
Several downtown Franklin restaurants offer live music on the weekends - Pucketts and GRAYS to name a couple. We recommend that you make reservations ahead of time for these places if live music is your goal.