Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
"Location is very good. Allows you to be close of Broadway st without having the noise. Service at desk and breakfast early morning is terrible. Service at desk in the afternoon and evening was very good"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
"Great location. Beautiful city views. Close to Broadway."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown
"I love everything when I'm in Nashville will be my only Hotel"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
"What a lovely stay we have had. The staff at the front desk from the moment we arrived have been helpful and friendly. All the staff that we met from the kitchen staff and the house keeping team have been so helpful, friendly and kind. The addition of massage chairs, free to use was a lovely addition ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown
"very disappointed with the way they handled the loss of my bags and the bar manager was rude."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
"Tin Roof is across the street and a quick Uber/Lyft to Broadway street action."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin
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 Ryman Auditorium.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.
