Franklin, Tennessee
Welcome to Franklin, Tennessee Where Progress and History Give You a Unique Sense of Place.
Franklin, Tennessee has a unique blend of history and new growth. Founded in 1799 and named after Benjamin Franklin, it is where one of the bloodiest wars in the Civil War took place. Franklin attracts thousands of history-hungry tourists each year to visit the site of the Battle of Franklin, Carnton, the Carter House and many other historic locations.
In 2009, The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded Franklin the prestigious title of Distinctive Destination for offering an authentic visitor experience by combining dynamic downtowns, cultural diversity, attractive architecture and a strong commitment to historic preservation. In the same year the American Planning Association named the downtown Franklin area a Top Ten Great Neighborhood for the Downtown Franklin’s outstanding historic character and architecture and meaningful protection measures the City has adopted to ensure Franklin’s unique sense of place is not compromised by future growth and development.
Approximately 78,000 people live in Franklin. In 2017 the U.S. Census ranked Franklin as the 8th fastest growing city in the Nation. The Cool Springs area is a business, dining and shopping hub with many Fortune 500 companies located there. Business Week Magazine named Franklin one of the Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business.
Great Main Street atmosphere and is an actual historical landmark itself.
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GRAYS on Main
332 Main StGreat Main Street atmosphere and is an actual historical landmark itself.
O' Be Joyful
328 TN-6Yummiest burgers!
Eat, shop, play - so much to do in the Cool Springs Area. Some may also want to relocate their business here, as it is headquarters to Healthways, Nissan North America, Mitsubishi, and lots of other international companies. The area is also rife with car dealerships from BMW and Bentley to Tesla and Toyota. You'll even find a CarMax site. Need a restaurant? A myriad of choices awaits you!
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CoolSprings Galleria
1800 Galleria BlvdEat, shop, play - so much to do in the Cool Springs Area. Some may also want to relocate their business here, as it is headquarters to Healthways, Nissan North America, Mitsubishi, and lots of other international companies. The area is also rife with car dealerships from BMW and Bentley to Tesla and Toyota. You'll even find a CarMax site. Need a restaurant? A myriad of choices awaits you!
Food scene
The best chicken salad in the world (in my opinion), and unique and fresh-baked cookies, pies, and breads.
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Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave SThe best chicken salad in the world (in my opinion), and unique and fresh-baked cookies, pies, and breads.
Great food, live music, relaxed atmosphere.
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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Downtown Franklin
120 4th Ave SGreat food, live music, relaxed atmosphere.
Franklin Mercantile Deli
100 4th Ave NYummy
Sightseeing
Bahay ni Carter
1140 Columbia AveSight of one of the bloodiest Civil War battles.
Great tours and information about the Civil War battle fought right here in Historic Downtown Franklin.
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Lotz House Museum
1111 Columbia AveGreat tours and information about the Civil War battle fought right here in Historic Downtown Franklin.
Carnton Plantation
Amazing history was created here.