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
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.

Broadway
When you visit Broadway, a favorite shopping spot in Nashville, you can browse for souvenirs. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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
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.
Things to do

The Franklin Hop on Hop off Trolley

Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin

Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour

Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum

Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway

Private Wine Tour with Arrington Vineyards & Wines in the Fork
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Midtown
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Knights Inn Nashville
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Reviewed on Sep 16, 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 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.

West End
The great bars and great 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.