Guidebook for Franklin
Food Scene
They have delicious homemade sandwiches and the best fruit tea in town. Try their chicken salad or blt with sun-dried tomatoes and cream cheese.
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Franklin Mercantile Deli
100 4th Ave NThey have delicious homemade sandwiches and the best fruit tea in town. Try their chicken salad or blt with sun-dried tomatoes and cream cheese.
Their molasses cookies are a hit with the kids. Buy some homemade bread for the next day. Merridee's has been a local favorite for over 20 years. It's not a chain, so if you want a feel for Franklin and the locals, go there for lunch or a quick snack.
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Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave STheir molasses cookies are a hit with the kids. Buy some homemade bread for the next day. Merridee's has been a local favorite for over 20 years. It's not a chain, so if you want a feel for Franklin and the locals, go there for lunch or a quick snack.
Yes, it's a chain restaurant, but the interior is the former location of an old Franklin bank. Paintings by a local artist are hung on the walls. The pizza is delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. You won't be disappointed. Much better than Pieology!
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Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetYes, it's a chain restaurant, but the interior is the former location of an old Franklin bank. Paintings by a local artist are hung on the walls. The pizza is delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. You won't be disappointed. Much better than Pieology!
Live music every night and some great bar food and drinks! An easy 1/2 mile walk from the cottage!
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Kimbro's Pickin Parlor
214 S Margin StLive music every night and some great bar food and drinks! An easy 1/2 mile walk from the cottage!
Shopping
Yarrow Acres is my favorite shop on Main Street! It’s perfect for the gardening enthusiast! Gifts, classes, and tiny gardens!
Yarrow Acres
424 Main StLocated in an old stove factory, The Factory is full of eclectic shops, art galleries, pottery painting studio, restaurants, live music venues, live theater, and the weekly farmers market. Located only 1 mile from the cottage!
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The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdLocated in an old stove factory, The Factory is full of eclectic shops, art galleries, pottery painting studio, restaurants, live music venues, live theater, and the weekly farmers market. Located only 1 mile from the cottage!
Located in the old ice house, this antique mall has something for everyone, and it’s less than a mile from the cottage! An easy walk down the sidewalks in front on the cottage!
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Franklin Antique Mall
251 2nd Ave SLocated in the old ice house, this antique mall has something for everyone, and it’s less than a mile from the cottage! An easy walk down the sidewalks in front on the cottage!
Large mall with anchor stores of Dillard’s, Macy’s, Belks, and JC Pennys. Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, food court spots, high end stores and standard mall favorites.
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Galeria CoolSprings
1800 Galleria BlvdLarge mall with anchor stores of Dillard’s, Macy’s, Belks, and JC Pennys. Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, food court spots, high end stores and standard mall favorites.
Mercantile 1858
4812 Murfreesboro RdEclectic shopping offers new and antique items. A local favorite
White's Mercantile Franklin
345 Main StSightseeing
History buffs will love taking the tour of this family home that withstood one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Great for families too! www.boft.org
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Carter House
1140 Columbia AveHistory buffs will love taking the tour of this family home that withstood one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. Great for families too! www.boft.org
An integral part of The Battle of Franklin. Historic Civil War Cemetery located on the property. Grounds are available for private events such as weddings.
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Carnton Plantation
An integral part of The Battle of Franklin. Historic Civil War Cemetery located on the property. Grounds are available for private events such as weddings.
Fort Granger
113 Fort Granger DrCivil War Breastworks located in Pinkerton Park. Part of the Battle of Franklin
About 1 hour 15 minutes south of Franklin- perfect day trip for the family,couple, or group! Step back in time, experience another culture, buy fresh produce-canned goods- handmade furniture and crafts, drive your own vehicle to visit farms or take the wagon tour( I prefer my own vehicle so I can visit favorite farms)
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Ethridge
About 1 hour 15 minutes south of Franklin- perfect day trip for the family,couple, or group! Step back in time, experience another culture, buy fresh produce-canned goods- handmade furniture and crafts, drive your own vehicle to visit farms or take the wagon tour( I prefer my own vehicle so I can visit favorite farms)
Outdoors
Located just 20 minutes from the Cottage in Oak Hill, Radnor Lake is a serene state nature preserve. Walking trails ring the large lake and proved an easy hike where you can see local wildlife like Owls, water birds, hawks, deer and fawns.
Lago Radnor
Harlinsdale farm is a 194 acre passive park that hosts the annual Pilgrimage Music Festival in September. Make your reservations early to stay with us! Located just 1 mile from the cottage, spend the afternoon at the catch and release pond or bring your horses to ride the trails. Check the website for more details.
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The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
239 Franklin RdHarlinsdale farm is a 194 acre passive park that hosts the annual Pilgrimage Music Festival in September. Make your reservations early to stay with us! Located just 1 mile from the cottage, spend the afternoon at the catch and release pond or bring your horses to ride the trails. Check the website for more details.
Located just a few blocks from the cottage, Pinkerton Park has a one mile looped paved trail, canoe access to the Harper River, ADA certified playground, acres of open play areas, pavilions, pedestrian bridge over the river that connects to downtown, and access to Ft. Granger Civil War site. A family favorite,
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Parque Pinkerton
405 Murfreesboro RdLocated just a few blocks from the cottage, Pinkerton Park has a one mile looped paved trail, canoe access to the Harper River, ADA certified playground, acres of open play areas, pavilions, pedestrian bridge over the river that connects to downtown, and access to Ft. Granger Civil War site. A family favorite,
Winery
Locally owned by country music star, Kix Brooks, Arrington Vineyards has been operating since 2007. It has become well known in the wine industry for its award winning wine selection . The winery hosts free jazz and bluegrass events on the weekends and often has food trucks on Fridays. wine tastings are available. Enjoy a picnic while you taste the wines. Excellent for families with young children. They live the music and there is lots of space to run and play. Check the website for up to date in
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdReligious Services
Beautiful historic Presbyterian church that predates the Civil War. Friendly and welcoming congregation. Sunday school, choir, childcare, and Children’s service. Located at Five Points across from Starbucks. Check website for service times.
A family favorite!
Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church
435 Main StSt Philip Catholic Church
113 2nd Ave SFranklin First United Methodist Church
120 Aldersgate Way