Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide

Nashville

Harlinsdale Farm is a public park in Franklin, Tennessee. From the road, the stables are the first thing you see, but if you go exploring a little you'll find the pond and these old barns. Watching the sun come up there is worth getting up early! #tennessee #farm #rural #southern #lifeatexpedia
Harlinsdale Farm is a public park in Franklin, Tennessee. From the road, the stables are the first thing you see, but if you go exploring a little you'll find the pond and these old barns. Watching the sun come up there is worth getting up early! #tennessee #farm #rural #southern #lifeatexpedia
View of Lotz House Museum. Historical place museum in Franklin, Tennessee. United States.
Small wooden cottage with the cannons. Carter House State Historic Site. Franklin, Tennessee.
The compelling story of the time the family, the fine antiques of the civil war era.

Popular places to visit

Friends walking down the street in a small town

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.

Franklin Theatre
View of Lotz House Museum. Historical place museum in Franklin, Tennessee. United States.

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.

Lotz House Museum
Small wooden cottage with the cannons. Carter House State Historic Site. Franklin, Tennessee.

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.

Carter House
Grand Ole Opry showcases iconic guitar sculpture surrounded by autumn foliage in Nashville, Tennessee

Grand Ole Opry

A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.

Grand Ole Opry
Nashville Broadway showing night scenes, nightlife and street scenes

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.

Broadway
Parthenon Replica Nashville

Vanderbilt University

Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Vanderbilt University

Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

3 out of 5
920 Broadway Nashville TN
The price is ₹11,047 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹11,047
₹14,614 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,388 reviews)
Nice clean and convenient location

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center

3 out of 5
1501 Demonbreun St Nashville TN
The price is ₹8,769 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
₹8,769
₹10,465 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,690 reviews)
Really convenient and excellent breakfast!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

3 out of 5
301 3rd Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ₹14,291 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
₹14,291
₹16,912 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,915 reviews)
Staff pleasant and efficient. Rooms deem a little old and could use some upgrading.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG

Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG

3 out of 5
2613 W End Ave Nashville TN
The price is ₹10,615 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
₹10,615
₹12,620 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,499 reviews)
The room, staff and amenities were great. Thank you!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Nashville - Vanderbilt (Dwtn) by IHG
Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown

4 out of 5
118 8th Ave S Nashville TN
The price is ₹18,731 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹18,731
₹22,096 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,202 reviews)
Close to Venue and nice area to walk the city.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville

Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville

4.5 out of 5
210 MOLLOY ST Nashville TN
The price is ₹19,904 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
₹19,904
₹26,648 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,905 reviews)
Friendly staff, easy check-in, clean comfortable room, nice fitness center, comfortable bed.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Franklin

Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Museum of Art featuring a park and landscape views

Bellevue

Bellevue is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Edwin and Percy Warner Parks and Flat Creek.

Bellevue
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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.

Green Hills
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Midtown

The lively bars and live music are top of the list for many visitors to Midtown. A stop by Demonbreun Street or Memorial Gymnasium might round out your trip.

Midtown
Beautiful overview of Nashville once you get to the top of the fort. Pieces of the fort remain in place. 1 mile walk to top of fort and back down.

Eighth Avenue

Visitors to Eighth Avenue like its museums and coffee shops, and Adventure Science Center is a sight worth a stop.

Eighth Avenue
Fort Negley Park showing a garden and heritage elements

South Nashville

3/5(1 area review)

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.

South Nashville
Concrete full sized replica of the Parthenon Temple in Nashville Tennessee

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 Bridgestone Arena.

Edgehill

Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide