Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Popular places to visit
Lotz House Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Lotz House Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Carter House
You can browse the exhibits at Carter House, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Ole Opry
This long-running show is a Nashville institution and the stage on which it's held the mothership of country music fans right across the world.
Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Bridgestone Arena
Catch an event at Bridgestone Arena during your trip to Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Activities
The Franklin Hop on Hop off Trolley
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Franklin, TN
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Private Wine Tour with Arrington Vineyards & Wines in the Fork
Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Franklin Hotel Deals
Knights Inn Nashville
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin
Green Hills
Unique features of Green Hills include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Mall at Green Hills or The Bluebird Cafe while you're exploring the area.
Hillsboro Village
Hillsboro Village is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Curb Event Center.
South Nashville
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in South Nashville. You might want to make time for a stop at Tennessee State Fairgrounds or Geodis Park.
Eighth Avenue
Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffee shops, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
Midtown
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by FirstBank Stadium or Demonbreun Street might round out your trip.
West End
The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to West End. A stop by The Parthenon or Elliston Place might round out your trip.
Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
- Lotz House Museum
- Carter House
- Fort Granger Park
- Bridgestone Arena
- Nissan Stadium
- Music City Center
- Ryman Auditorium
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Belmont University
- Nashville Zoo
- Mall at Green Hills
- CoolSprings Galleria
- Johnny Cash Museum
- The Parthenon
- Nashville Municipal Auditorium
- Tennessee State University
- Belle Meade Plantation
