Many people make the day trip to Franklin or even take a weekend trip like we did, or even spend the whole week there. Whatever the duration of your visit, there are many activities to enjoy at Franklin, TN to fill your day.
Midnight Sun Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts are an excellent method to learn about the city. When we visited Franklin, TN with kids we adults had a wonderful time participating in this game and would happily do it again without the need to mention having kids. We learned a lot about the town by doing the 10-riddle hunt. The town has 10 monuments in town, each representing the famous Tennessee walking horse, Midnight Sun that you will set off to locate after stopping at the visitor center to pick up the brochure that includes the Scavenger Hunt. If you are able to answer all the questions correctly, you will win an award after returning the booklet to the visitors ‘ center.
Franklin Theatre
The Franklin Theater was constructed in 1937 and was used as a traditional movie house until 2007 when it was revamped. After the renovation, it is now the most prestigious 300-seat concert venue worldwide. If you are ever in town, make sure to take an excursion to the theater to discover more about the history of this historic venue. We were unable to visit the inside of the theater as it was closed on our Covid-19 trip, however, that is just another reason to return.
The Fuller Story
Franklin has a long and rich history but it’s not very positive. The square that is public on the road roundabout that lies Downtown was used as an open-air market that was used to purchase and selling of humans. The confederate statue is still there in the square, it also houses five Fuller Story markers commemorating local African American history added in the year 2019.
Learn About the Civil War at Carnton
Franklin is rich in Civil War history and the Battle of Franklin is infamous for its short five-hour affair that resulted in 9500 deaths. The house ended up serving as the biggest medical facility in the country for Confederate soldiers. It is now open for tours and finds out something about this battle, which includes finding bloodstained stains inside the building.
Barbara’s Home Cookin
This charming restaurant situated on Old Hillsboro Road is a reliable source of authentic Southern food. Locals rave about the delicious scents of cobblers along with fried chicken, as well as the mashed potatoes they pass through the doorway of Barbara’s restaurant, which began operations in 1997. From the Southern classics, to rolls pineapple casserole, and poppy seed chicken – it’s all like the food that many of us grew up eating on Sunday dinner.
Franklin Mercantile
The cozy and charming rustic home-style restaurant is a popular spot for lunch and breakfast with Franklin’s residents. Just one order of creamy parmesan cheese grits, and it is easy to see the reason. Graeme owns the restaurant and Corrie Asch The couple draws on their Southern roots to guide the menu. This is evident throughout everything from the sugary potato pancakes and their “guacamento” (that’s the term used to describe a pimento cheese and guac mix-up) sandwich.
Cork&Crow
In the middle of downtown Franklin, Cork & Cow is the chef-owner and executive chef Jason McConnell’s special event restaurant serves a selection of steaks and large wine list (over 100 bottles!), and whiskey selections. The well-cooked steaks are served here. They are available in a variety of flavors, including gorgonzola or black truffle butter. Horseradish, but the tender meat here is able to make a statement on its own.
Contact Box:
Storm Guard of Nashville
321 Billingsly Ct Unit 18 Franklin, TN 37067
Contact# 615-492-8735
