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Downtown Franklin, Franklin

4.6

Historic Walking Area · Neighborhood

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Built around a town square featuring a Civil War monument of a lone Confederate soldier overlooking the center of town, Downtown Franklin offers a glimpse into its history, along with a collection of modern boutiques and art galleries. The site of a major Civil War battle, the town features a 16-block area on the National Register of Historic Places that's filled with restored Victorian buildings, many of which now house antique shops, gift shops, and bookstores. Shop around town, stroll down one of the walking trails, and dine at one of the many restaurants in the area. Parking is free and within easy walking distance from everything the town has to offer. Plan to visit Downtown Franklin and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Franklin attractions using our Franklin road trip planning app.

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1,459 reviews

By Winnie E

The perfect country town located 40 minutes from Downtown Nashville. Beautiful buildings, incredible civil war history, lovely people and amazing restaurant / shops. Go past the visitor’s centre for..... more

The perfect country town located 40 minutes from Downtown Nashville. Beautiful buildings, incredible civil war history, lovely people and amazing restaurant / shops. Go past the visitor’s centre for..... more »
By betsieg55

What a gem! We were in the area for a wedding and visited the downtown of Franklin on a Friday evening. It's a lovely town with beautiful older buildings that have been well cared for. Many unique...

What a gem! We were in the area for a wedding and visited the downtown of Franklin on a Friday evening. It's a lovely town with beautiful older buildings that have been well cared for. Many unique... more »
By 587britth

We were recommended Franklin by an Nashville native It is such a quaint little town with a Main Street We arrived early and so hard no issue parking near the church We ate breakfast at a cafe on...

We were recommended Franklin by an Nashville native It is such a quaint little town with a Main Street We arrived early and so hard no issue parking near the church We ate breakfast at a cafe on... more »