Franklin Tennessee
Afternoon outing at picturesque Arrington Vineyards
Touring Leiper's Fork Distillery on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail
Scenic beauty and peaceful drives surrounding Franklin
Meeting some of the friendly residents of Mistletoe Farm
Fresh, seasonal fare served at Southall Farm, a luxury inn and resort
Historic setting for Southern food with a modern twist at Gray’s on Main
The Factory at Franklin, a dining, shopping and entertainment destination
Carnton, a Civil War-era home-turned-museum built in 1826
Top-notch entertainers at the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
Charming small-town atmosphere along Historic Main Street
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Southern history meets small-town charm in Franklin, Tennessee
Discover Franklin’s Rich History
Learn about the Civil War’s important and bloody Battle of Franklin at three historic sites in the city. Tour the battle’s memorial at Carnton, an estate built in 1826 that’s now a museum and National Historic Landmark. The Carter House is home to a unique bit of history: One of the most bullet-riddled structures of the Civil War remains on its property. The Carter family survived the battle in the home’s basement. Cross the street to tour the majestic Lotz House, which still bears the burn mark in the hardwood floor from a cannonball tearing through the roof. During the battle, the Lotz family sought refuge in the Carters’ basement.
Experience Tennessee’s Music Scene
Franklin’s place in the history of country and Americana music is undisputed. It’s even a stop on the Americana Music Triangle driving tour. Music reigns supr