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Franklin TN Attractions Overview
Franklin area cultural opportunities range from touring Civil War era homes and plantations to vibrant street festivals, live music and theatre.
Historic Homes
An important fixture in the Battle of Franklin during the Civil War, the Carter House was built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter and served as the Federal Command Post during the battle.
Now, the Carter House is open to the public and stands as a memorial to the Carter family and those who lost their lives during the Battle of Franklin... Read More »
McLemore House Honors Franklin’s Black Community
In 1880, just 16 years after a momentous Civil War battle had left its indelible mark on the city of Franklin, Harvey McLemore, a former slave and successful farmer, made a new kind of history when he bought land in downtown Franklin and built his home. The neighborhood, known as Hard Bargain, became a prosperous middle-class black neighborhood in the 19th century, an area rich in history to this day. And for generations – more than 117 years – the McLemore family lived in their... Read More »
Pull-Tight Players: More Than 40 Years of Theater in Franklin
Pull-Tight Players theater group certainly has seen a lot of drama over the years.
Bringing live theater to Franklin for more than 40 years, this nonprofit community theater company continues to remain a favorite among theatergoers.
Known for its production of shows such as "Bye, Bye, Birdie," "The Nutcracker," "Footloose," "Kiss Me, Kate," "The Taming of the Shrew" and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," the company... Read More »
Historic Downtown Franklin Overview
Looking for the quintessentially cute downtown? Try Franklin, TN for the complete experience. Franklin's historical roots reach deep, dating back almost two centuries, and the city has the battlefields and plantations to prove it. This 15-block historic district includes an eclectic mix of more than 70 boutiques, fabulous restaurants, a round of street festivals and a mix of sweet shops, including Ben & Jerry's. The recently restored Franklin Theatre hosts classic movie screenings and live... Read More »
Franklin Theater Offers Movies, Entertainment, and History
When the Franklin Theatre closed its doors in 2007 many people felt the heart of the city’s Main Street had stopped beating. Four years later, thanks to community support and hard work by the county’s leading preservation organization, the Depression-era theater is once again enjoying vibrant good health.
Since 1937, the Franklin Theatre had been entertaining audiences with movies, from Gone with the Wind to The Rocky Horror Picture Show. With beer and snacks for grownups and free... Read More »
Franklin, TN Nightlife & Music Scene
Williamson County residents used to drive to Nashville to soak up its vibrant nightlife scene, packed with live music joints and well-known bars. But that isn’t the case any more – several nightlife destinations in Williamson County are making a name for themselves, offering everything you’d find in Nashville and more.
Aloft Hotel's w xyz Bar
The hip new Aloft hotel opened in Cool Springs in 2008, and with it came the trendy w xyz bar, which is open to the public and... Read More »
Williamson County, TN Timeline: 25 Years of Growth
In honor of the 25th issue of Images Williamson County, we've compiled an interactive timeline tracing many of the major events in the county's extraordinary growth over the past quarter century.
The county, named for Dr. Hugh Williamson of North Carolina, was carved from Davidson County in 1799 and continues to prosper with its historically significant downtowns, thriving businesses, excellent schools, gorgeous parks and natural areas and popular retail offerings.
To explore... Read More »
Franklin, TN Main Street Festival
Franklin's Main Street Festival is a great way to spend a weekend. More than 200 artists and crafters, three stages, two carnivals and two food courts bring the community together for family fun and entertainment.
The annual, free festival is held the last weekend in April at the historic Public Square and Downtown District in Franklin, and includes activities for the entire family, musical performances and food from more than 20 vendors.
Celebrating the Arts
If you are interested in art, visit... Read More »
The Carter House Historical Attraction in Franklin, TN
Carter House History
It was by lantern light that his sisters and father found young Tod Carter as he was being carried from the battlefield‚ close to death. In the gathering dusk of a late November day‚ the young Confederate captain was on his way to a home he had not seen in three years‚ and on whose grounds he had been severely wounded during the Battle of Franklin. While his family agonized‚ Carter exhorted his men. “Follow me‚ boys‚” he... Read More »
