Attractions in Franklin, Tennessee

Historic Homes & Buildings

Carnton Plantation 615-794-0903
1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin, TN 37065
Built by former Nashville Mayor, Randal McGavock, this plantation house was used as a hospital during one of the largest and deadliest battles of the War Between the... more info map
Carter House 615-791-1861
1140 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37065
Evidence of the November 1864 Battle of Franklin is still noticeable today at this Registered National Historic Landmark that features innumerable bullet holes which... more info map
Lotz House 615-790-7190
1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064
Located near historic Carnton Plantation and the Carter House in historic downtown Franklin, the Lotz House served as a Union and Confederate hospital following the... more info
McPhail Office 615-790-0378
209 East Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064
This historic, tiny building was once used by Dr. Daniel McPhail for his medical practice, as well as by Union generals as their headquarters, and it now serves as a... more info map

Carnton Plantation 615-794-0903
1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
A National Historic Landmark and the final resting place of the Confederates killed during Battle of Franklin when the home was used as a field hospital, this plantation... more info map
Fort Granger 615-794-2103
405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin, TN 37065
Located at Pinkerton Park
Built by Union troops during the Battle of Franklin, this fort ran by Major General Granger was later invaded during the war. The location provides spectacular views of... more info map

Franklin Civil War Museum 615-791-6533
1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37065
A large, privately owned museum that contains numerous collections of Confederate and Union artifacts, as well as a collection of Indian war artifacts. more info map

Middle Tennessee Hot Air Adventures 615-584-6236
5623 Pinewood Road, Franklin, TN 37064
Middle Tennessee Hot Air Adventures is a family business nestled in the quiet town of Leipers Fork, TN, just west of Franklin. They offer ballooning services in... more info map

Leiper's Fork Distillery 615-476-4153
3381 Southall Road, Franklin, TN 37064
Located in Leipers Fork
Leiper's Fork Distillery creates "high-end premium whiskeys using local ingredients and pure limestone filtered water, resulting in superior whiskeys with a signature... more info