Historic Downtown Franklin
Nashville
Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Popular places to visit
Franklin Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Franklin Theatre, a storied theater in 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.
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.
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.
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum
Franklin: Haunted History & Crime Walking Tour
Franklin: Ghost Tour in Historic Franklin
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Great location great staff breakfast was good room was great the only thing wrong was the swimming pool needed to be cleaned real bad .
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Great location only a few blocks from all the action on Broadway. Really nice room, full size apartment. Rooftop pool and hot tub were great. Nice restaurant on the ground floor. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
How you feel about this hotel depends on what you care about. It is not updated in many ways and a few features were obviously outdated and not functioning 100% (janky shower head, sticky door, stuck curtains). It’s an aging grand lady. But the beds were comfortable and it’s in a quiet area, an easy ...
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Hotel is well located near music row, the Gulch and Downtown. Property is generally clean and maintained on the surface, but under the surface not so much. The front desk staff is is efficient, but not super friendly. Definitely not a Hilton or Hyatt. The free breakfast is pretty good though.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Dirty rooms, chairs at the pool are dirty. They give me a room on the second floor facing street, very loud noise! Breakfast was the bad.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown
Parking was not good, was on a motorcycle and management would not let us park on site yet they still charged us for parking
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin
Green Hills
Unique features of Green Hills include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by The Bluebird Cafe or Mall at Green Hills while you're exploring the area.
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.
Eighth Avenue
Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffeehouses, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.
South Nashville
You'll enjoy the museums and live music in South Nashville. You might want to make time for a stop at Lane Motor Museum or The Fairgrounds Nashville.
Edgehill
While Edgehill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Ryman Auditorium.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.
