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Franklin
A celebrated Main Street where history and new ideas share the sidewalk.
Historic downtown Franklin brings together local restaurants, music, shops, museums, parks, and a year-round festival calendar.
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A local shortlist.
Five places and traditions in each category offer a useful introduction to Franklin. Check current hours and event details before heading out.
01Get outside
- The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
- Harpeth River Greenway
- Pinkerton Park
- Eastern Flank Battlefield Park
- Jim Warren Park
02Eat nearby
- 55 South
- Gray’s on Main
- Puckett’s Restaurant
- Red Pony
- McCreary’s Irish Pub
03Coffee & casual stops
- Merridee’s Breadbasket
- Honest Coffee Roasters at The Factory
- The Coffee House at Second and Bridge
- McGavock’s Coffee Bar
- The Fainting Goat Coffee
04Arts, history & culture
- The Franklin Theatre
- Gallery 202
- Franklin Art Scene galleries
- Carter House
- Carnton
05Mark the calendar
- Main Street Festival
- PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas
- Franklin Art Crawl
- Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
- Franklin Juneteenth Celebration
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