Guidebook for Franklin
Sightseeing
Carter House
1140 Columbia AveMajor Civil War battlefield, interesting 45 minute tour, museum
Legendary distillery; interesting guided tours; gift shop; a little over one hour south from our property
204 locals recommend
Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyLegendary distillery; interesting guided tours; gift shop; a little over one hour south from our property
Historic scenic drive stretching over 400 miles. Many interesting points of interest along the way. Beautiful!
13 locals recommend
Natchez Trace
Natchez TraceHistoric scenic drive stretching over 400 miles. Many interesting points of interest along the way. Beautiful!
Drinks & Nightlife
Vineyard owned by Kix Brooks (of the musical group Brooks and Dunn). Wine tasting, ideal for picnics, live musical entertainment on most Fridays and Saturdays during the summer
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdVineyard owned by Kix Brooks (of the musical group Brooks and Dunn). Wine tasting, ideal for picnics, live musical entertainment on most Fridays and Saturdays during the summer
Downtown
Many live music venues and eateries along Broadway.
Food Scene
Best steaks I have ever tasted; delicious food, great for special occasions
25 locals recommend
Bob's Steak & Chop House
250 Rep. John Lewis Way SBest steaks I have ever tasted; delicious food, great for special occasions
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100Iconic Nashville restaurant, good Southern cooking, gift shop.
Located in eclectic town of Leipers Fork, home to many country music folks; great breakfast, yummy desserts
23 locals recommend
The Country Boy Restaurant
4141 Old Hillsboro RdLocated in eclectic town of Leipers Fork, home to many country music folks; great breakfast, yummy desserts
In Hillsboro neighborhood of Southwest Nashville, a favorite hotspot of Vanderbilt students, music industry folks, it's even been reported that there has been an occasional Taylor Swift sighting. Good menu, all-day breakfast, a lot to like about this place. Unique!
304 locals recommend
Fido
1812 21st Ave SIn Hillsboro neighborhood of Southwest Nashville, a favorite hotspot of Vanderbilt students, music industry folks, it's even been reported that there has been an occasional Taylor Swift sighting. Good menu, all-day breakfast, a lot to like about this place. Unique!
Entertainment & Activities
One of 18 Antebellum, Civil War era plantations in Maury County, period furnished, very historic.
14 locals recommend
Rippavilla Plantation
5700 Main StOne of 18 Antebellum, Civil War era plantations in Maury County, period furnished, very historic.
110 Climbing elements; great for ALL ages and skill levels; great team building activities; great for groups or families; FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!
22 locals recommend
Soar Adventure Tower
3794 Carothers Pkwy110 Climbing elements; great for ALL ages and skill levels; great team building activities; great for groups or families; FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!
Catch a movie; next door to restaurants and an outdoor mall.
8 locals recommend
AMC CLASSIC Spring Hill 12
2068 Crossings CirCatch a movie; next door to restaurants and an outdoor mall.
Very much fun for families or groups. Try to escape from a room of your choosing within a certain time limit. Extreme Escape Games: Taking Escape Rooms to the next level in the Nashville TN market. We provide the WOW FACTOR that brings excitement, personality, & positivity as soon as you hit the front door! Detailed character interaction with extensive game break down makes this "extremely" fun for friends, family, and team building events in Franklin TN!
Extreme Escape Games
1735 Galleria BlvdVery much fun for families or groups. Try to escape from a room of your choosing within a certain time limit. Extreme Escape Games: Taking Escape Rooms to the next level in the Nashville TN market. We provide the WOW FACTOR that brings excitement, personality, & positivity as soon as you hit the front door! Detailed character interaction with extensive game break down makes this "extremely" fun for friends, family, and team building events in Franklin TN!
Shopping
Spring Hill
Groceries, retail stores, chain restaurants
Nice, upscale mall. Features just about everything you could have on your shopping list and surrounded by a number of places you can grab a bite, besides having a food court of its own.
Cool Springs Galleria
Nice, upscale mall. Features just about everything you could have on your shopping list and surrounded by a number of places you can grab a bite, besides having a food court of its own.
Arts & Culture
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SWhat Music City is known for!
Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony PlGreat concerts and shows