Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Popular places to visit
Franklin Theatre
Enjoy a show at Franklin Theatre, a popular theatre 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 holiday in 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 favourite shopping spot in Nashville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. 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 galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Franklin: Haunted History & Crime Walking Tour
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Franklin Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
The room was clean! The staff was so nice! Great location!!
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Great location to enjoy downtown
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
Location is great if you want to be away from craziness of Broadway, however close enough, 10-15 min walk. Great location to walk around and see the city. Restaurants and staff were great. Our only complaints, besides the elevators, were the quality/comfort of the beds and pillows. Wife and I had ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Clean comfortable room. Helpful staff. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Very nice, good service.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown
Parking rates came as a surprise, nearly $70 per day. No coffee pots in the room, no ice machines available and no vending machines on premises. Any foodservice had to be ordered via UberEats or DoorDash, delivered after an hour and cold.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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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 lively bars and 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 coffee shops, 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 may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Nissan Stadium.
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.
