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 trip to Franklin. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Grand Ole Opry
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
Broadway
The Honky Tonk Highway is known for its great music, drinks and all-night atmosphere, but there’s much more than parties to be had on Nashville’s main artery.
Vanderbilt University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around 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
The Nashville Predators of the NHL call the arena home, but year round there are concerts and musicals to enjoy, steps from Music Row.
Things to do
Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour
Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum
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Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin
Bellevue
Bellevue is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sri Ganesha Temple and Edwin and Percy Warner Parks.
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 coffeehouses, 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 coffeehouses, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
Midtown
The great bars and great 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.
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- Franklin Theatre
- Lotz House Museum
- Carter House
- Fort Granger Park
- Pull-Tight Players Theatre
- Broadway
- Vanderbilt University
- Bridgestone Arena
- Nissan Stadium
- Music City Center
- Ryman Auditorium
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Belmont University
- Nashville Zoo
- Ascend Amphitheater
- Mall at Green Hills
- CoolSprings Galleria
- Johnny Cash Museum
- Printer's Alley
- Fifth + Broadway
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- The Parthenon
- Nashville Municipal Auditorium
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Tennessee State Fairgrounds
- Tennessee State University
- Belle Meade Plantation
- Marathon Music Works
- Cumberland River
- Tennessee State Capitol
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