Things To Do

Downtown Franklin & Historic Main Street District

Stroll down Main Street for boutique shopping, charming cafés, and historic architecture. 📍 Carnton & Carter House – Learn about Franklin’s Civil War history with a guided tour of these historic homes. 📍 Lotz House Museum – Another must-visit spot for history lovers! 🍽️ Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant – Classic Southern comfort food + live music. 🍽️ Gray’s on Main – A stylish spot for craft cocktails and delicious dishes. 🍽️ 55 South – A must-visit for Southern-inspired flavors. 🍽️ Merridee’s Breadbasket – Cozy bakery with homemade pastries and coffee. 🍽️ Stable Reserve – A coffee shop and local distillery serving the best espresso martinis

The Factory at Franklin

The Factory is a a fun marketplace with local shops, great coffee, and live entertainment and different restaurants!

Leipers Fork

If you’re in search of a truly unique Tennessee experience, add the charming village of Leiper’s Fork to your list. This come-as-you-are treasure just outside downtown Franklin is an eclectic mix of idyllic surroundings, unique finds, and sweet Southern music. The small village is packed with world-class talent, food, and, of course, plenty of laid-back charm.

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Some of our Favorite Restaurants and Bars!

*Breakfast* First Watch *walkable from the hotel Ruby Sunshine Pucketts Biscuit Love Another Broken Egg *Lunch & Dinner* Little Hats *walkable from the hotel Jonathan's Grille Puckett's BrickTop's Neighbors Culinary Dropout Fozzy's Brewhouse The Rutledge Grays on Main M.L. Rose *Drinks & Cocktails* Stable Reserve O'Be Joyful The Skylight at the Factory Leiper's Fork Distillery Company Distillery Vintage Vine Curio Brewing Mill Creek Brewing Co. Nashville Tailgate Brewery Fat Bottom Brewing Co. Southern Grist Hoppin' River North Monday Night Brewing Bearded Iris Brewing Nelson's Green Brier Distillery