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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. If you’re looking to slow down and experience southern sophistication, Franklin is just the place for you! From our nationally-recognized historic Main Street and local distilleries to Civil War history and shopping, you will find yourself getting lost in a new adventure among a picturesque setting.

Start planning your Franklin experience with our recommendations below!

 

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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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Tourists enter a historic home in Franklin, TN.
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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The tops of the historic buildings of downtown Franklin, TN, under white clouds and blue skies.
“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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A view of Grey's in downtown Franklin, TN
“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 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
 
 
 
“I will always plan to come back in September for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival.”
Pilgrimage
 
 
 
“It was unbelievable to see their concert in such an intimate setting!”
Franklin Theatre
 
 
 

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Fall Family Fun Fest - Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

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Pumpkin Patch at Lucky Ladd Farms

Pick the perfect pumpkin at Tennessee's largest petting farm and fun park – Lucky Ladd Farms. The award-winning farm park has become a fall family tradition for many Middle Tennesseans, offering over 75+ attractions and activities for kids and adults alike.
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Knee-High Naturalists - Fall 2019

Join us for a program exclusively for families with young children. Owl’s Hill offers a six-week series designed for you to spend quality time with the children in your life. Whether you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver, visit every week to have fun and learn together.

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