Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
Nashville
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.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Grand Ole Opry
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour
Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Cleanliness of room, great mattress, courteous staff… I will return
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium
Overall our stay was good. For the price and location to attractions in Nashville, it was great. A few items were lose in the bathroom and the shower door did not want to stay closed.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Great staff , very clean, great location
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG
Clean, pet friendly, breakfast buffet, room service, all excellent
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Knights Inn Nashville
The front desk staff was very kind, offering free parking for the first night. Parking is $10/night in a large well-lit lot with security cameras. Just across the Cumberland River, Knights Inn is probably the best value in the area for what it provides and how close it is to downtown Nashville. A ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Tempo By Hilton Nashville Downtown
Clean rooms; exceptional staff!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin
Bellevue
Bellevue is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Flat Creek and Edwin and Percy Warner Parks.
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 Bridgestone Arena.
