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Taking a trip is more than just getting away from the daily routine. It’s about creating lasting memories with the ones you love most.

Here in Franklin, we are committed helping you create your own unique, lasting memories that are revisited long after you’ve left our charming town. If you’re looking to slow down, remove yourself from the hustle and bustle, and experience southern sophistication, Franklin is just the place for you. From our nationally-recognized historic Main Street to our local distilleries and Civil War history, you will find yourself getting lost in a new adventure among a picturesque setting.

Start planning your unique experience with our recommendations, below!

Family Friendly
Bringing the whole family along on your trip to Franklin? We have plenty to do with the kids in tow!
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Food & Drink
Foodies welcome! From southern home-cooking to upscale dining, we have you covered.
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Weekends
Franklin offers the perfect weekend getaway! Tour historic Civil War sites, shop on Main Street or enjoy a tasting on the Masters & Makers Trail.
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Outdoor Adventure
Hiking, scenic drives along the Natchez Trace Parkway and more are in store for you outdoor adventure enthusiasts!
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History
Franklin offers rich Civil War History, offering insight to the Batlle of Franklin, the last great battle of the Civil War. Franklin preserves 200 acres of battlefield and house museums that tell the...
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Shopping
From local boutiques on Main Street to fine art and handmade goods in Leiper's Fork, you'll find just what you're looking for. Check out our shopping recommendations!...
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Music
Music lovers, rejoice! You'll find live music almost every night of the week, from Kimbro's to Gray's on Main, to the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in September!...
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What They're Saying About Us

Gray's on Main is home to the iconic Gray Drug Co. sign in Downtown Franklin, Tennessee
“30 Top USA Cities to Visit in 2018” - TripAdvisor
“A short drive south of Nashville is Franklin, a more sedate city with a small-town feel and a charming Main Street lined with top-notch dining spots.”
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“Small-Town Escapes”- Garden & Gun
“ ‘Not every battlefield still moves folks today,’ says J. T. Thompson, executive director of the historic Lotz House. ‘Franklin does.’ “
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“Small Towns We Love” - Southern Living
“The landscape offers a picturesque backdrop for boutiques, galleries, and down-home Southern fare. At day's end, all roads lead to live music.”...
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Natchez Trace Parkway Double Arch Bridge in Franklin TN
“America’s Best Towns for Fall Colors” - Travel and Leisure
“The brick sidewalks of downtown Franklin, just south of Nashville, carry tourists past boutiques, art galleries, gift shops, and restored homes within a 16-block district that’s on the National...
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Explore. Experience. Relax.

From Franklin’s award-winning historic Main Street to shopping and local distilleries, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to create lasting memories with the ones you love.

“Don’t miss breakfast at Pucketts!”
Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
“I will always plan to come back in September for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival.”
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
“It was unbelievable to see their concert in such an intimate setting!”
Franklin Theatre
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Sep
25

Farmers Market at Berry Farms

You’ll find a wide variety of fresh and local produce, meat, dairy, baked goods and more at the Farmers Market at Berry Farms. The market is a producer-only market, so everything you see is homegrown or handmade. Wondering what’s in season this week?

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The Farmers Market at Berry Farms is a seasonal market that operates every Tuesday from May 19th through October 13th. Market hours are 3:00-6:00 pm and is located in the Berry Farms Town Center at the intersection of Lewisburg Pike and Goose Creek Bypass
Sep
25

Eat Y'all CONNECT Dinner

A multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Dylan Morrison of 1892 (Franklin, TN) and Chef Bill Briand of Fisher's (Orange Beach, AL), featuring craft cocktails from Leiper's Fork Distillery.

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Sep
25

Songwriter Night With Nicolle Galyon, Shane McAnally, Walker Hayes

Join Westhaven on Tuesday, September 25th from 7-9 at the Westhaven Residents’ Club for an epic night of music, laughs and entertainment featuring Nicolle Galyon, Shane McAnally, and Walker Hayes. Tickets are on sale for $100 and all funds benefit the 10U Franklin Bombers.

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