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Downtown Franklin, Franklin

4.7

#2 of 11 in Neighborhoods in Tennessee

Historic Walking Area Neighborhood

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Built around a town square featuring a Civil War monument of a lone Confederate soldier overlooking the center of town, Downtown Franklin offers a glimpse into its history, along with a collection of modern boutiques and art galleries. The site of a major Civil War battle, the town features a 16-block area on the National Register of Historic Places that's filled with restored Victorian buildings, many of which now house antique shops, gift shops, and bookstores. Shop around town, stroll down one of the walking trails, and dine at one of the many restaurants in the area. Parking is free and within easy walking distance from everything the town has to offer. Plan to visit Downtown Franklin and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Franklin attractions using our Franklin road trip planning app.

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• By Jennyk3713

  My family and I recently visited the town of Franklin and had the best time in this quaint little town. We had a wonderful lunch at the mellow mushroom off Main Street, and Mark, our server, was the.....  more »

• By cbhenry92

  Downtown Franklin is an awesome place to walk around. There’s a lot of shops and restaurants to try. The only downside is some of the shops close pretty early.  more »

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