Leslie's Guidebook

Leslie
Leslie's Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Downtown Franklin is a vibrant blend of historic preservation and modern sophistication. Just 14 miles from Nashville, you’ll find an oasis of Southern hospitality housed in a 16-block historic district of award-winning antique shops, brick-and-mortar gift and book stores, fashion-forward boutiques, privately owned art galleries, lovingly restored homes and more. Franklin has earned recognition as an authentic, eclectic community whose locals have never met a stranger. Whether you’re looking to explore the locally owned shops that line Main Street, score a timeless heirloom in our antique district, catch a live show at our award-winning venues or grab a craft cocktail at one of our acclaimed restaurants, there’s something for everyone here.
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Franklin
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Downtown Franklin is a vibrant blend of historic preservation and modern sophistication. Just 14 miles from Nashville, you’ll find an oasis of Southern hospitality housed in a 16-block historic district of award-winning antique shops, brick-and-mortar gift and book stores, fashion-forward boutiques, privately owned art galleries, lovingly restored homes and more. Franklin has earned recognition as an authentic, eclectic community whose locals have never met a stranger. Whether you’re looking to explore the locally owned shops that line Main Street, score a timeless heirloom in our antique district, catch a live show at our award-winning venues or grab a craft cocktail at one of our acclaimed restaurants, there’s something for everyone here.

Food scene

Visit on the weekend when the front porch is open to guests they have live music and whiskey punch.
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Leiper's Fork Distillery
3381 Southall Rd
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Visit on the weekend when the front porch is open to guests they have live music and whiskey punch.
Pack a blanket and picnic of cheese and crackers. Arrington will provide a flight a wine and a place to listen to music and enjoy the scenery.
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Ladang Anggur Arrington
6211 Patton Rd
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Pack a blanket and picnic of cheese and crackers. Arrington will provide a flight a wine and a place to listen to music and enjoy the scenery.
They have the best wings and wedge salad.
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55 South
403 Main St
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They have the best wings and wedge salad.
Homemade! Need I say more - great for breakfast and lunch!
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Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave S
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Homemade! Need I say more - great for breakfast and lunch!
Mojo's Tacos is a fresh and innovative taco shop with a Tennessee twist. The menu is constantly evolving, but it is all about the tacos... fresh meats and produce, sauces created daily from scratch, handmade corn and flour tortillas.
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Mojo’s Tacos
230 Franklin Rd
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Mojo's Tacos is a fresh and innovative taco shop with a Tennessee twist. The menu is constantly evolving, but it is all about the tacos... fresh meats and produce, sauces created daily from scratch, handmade corn and flour tortillas.
I like to go on the weekends for dinner when there is entertainment.
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GRAYS on Main
332 Main St
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I like to go on the weekends for dinner when there is entertainment.
The picture says it all. We go all the time for ice cream and sit outside. It's rare that you don't strike up a conversation with someone walking by or sitting next to you. Their peanut brittle is to die for!
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Kilwins Franklin
405 Main St
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The picture says it all. We go all the time for ice cream and sit outside. It's rare that you don't strike up a conversation with someone walking by or sitting next to you. Their peanut brittle is to die for!
Good pizza, sandwiches and salads. Their cream of mushroom soup is the best ever! Plus they play bingo some nights and live entertainment on weekends outside.
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Mellow Mushroom
317 Main Street
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Good pizza, sandwiches and salads. Their cream of mushroom soup is the best ever! Plus they play bingo some nights and live entertainment on weekends outside.

Sightseeing

Civil War history and burial ground.
It is a hidden gem of boutiques and restaurants with great ambiance and lovely homes to walk and drive by. When you get there PARK. WALK. SHOP. EAT. In other words... ENJOY!
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Leipers Fork
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It is a hidden gem of boutiques and restaurants with great ambiance and lovely homes to walk and drive by. When you get there PARK. WALK. SHOP. EAT. In other words... ENJOY!
Very interesting history - thoroughbred horses.
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Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding Pike
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Very interesting history - thoroughbred horses.
Very interesting Civil War history, Battle of Franklin.
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Rumah Carter
1140 Columbia Ave
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Very interesting Civil War history, Battle of Franklin.
Very interesting Civil War history, across from Carter House.
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Lotz House Museum
1111 Columbia Ave
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Very interesting Civil War history, across from Carter House.
Civil war history and burial grounds.
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Carnton Plantation
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Civil war history and burial grounds.
President Jackson's working farm / plantation.
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Hermitage
4580 Rachels Ln
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President Jackson's working farm / plantation.
Interesting tour of the distillery and original creek that is still used. Be sure to make reservations for Mary Bobo's Restaurant serving family style food and save time for the small town (about 2 blocks).
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Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg Hwy
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Interesting tour of the distillery and original creek that is still used. Be sure to make reservations for Mary Bobo's Restaurant serving family style food and save time for the small town (about 2 blocks).
Nicely landscaped zoo with quality exhibits and animals.
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Zoo Nashville di Grassmere
3777 Nolensville Pike
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Nicely landscaped zoo with quality exhibits and animals.

Activities

If you have small children and it's a rainy day this is a great place to get their energy out.
The Monkey’s Treehouse
91 Seaboard Ln
If you have small children and it's a rainy day this is a great place to get their energy out.
Petty zoo, pony rides, family fun park, splash pad and eveents.
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Lucky Ladd Farms
Lucky Ladd Farms
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Petty zoo, pony rides, family fun park, splash pad and eveents.
Choose from a spectacular, full dome show in state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium; hands-on, interactive, science exhibits; or one of our award-winning programs like daily Science Live! demonstrations, 3D Printing Workshops, and other special events.
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Pusat Sains Pengembaraan
800 Fort Negley Blvd
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Choose from a spectacular, full dome show in state-of-the-art Sudekum Planetarium; hands-on, interactive, science exhibits; or one of our award-winning programs like daily Science Live! demonstrations, 3D Printing Workshops, and other special events.
I HAVEN’T DONE IT YET BUT A LOT OF PEOPLE FLOAT THE HARPETH RIVER WITH CANOES. IT’S ON MY BUCKETLIST TO GET AN INFLATABLE SMALL RAFT AND DO THAT. PLUS PEOPLE TAKE THEIR WATER DOGS THERE TO PLAY – https://www.franklintn.gov/government/departments-k-z/parks/parks-amenities/canoe-access-sites (SEE MAP ON THIS WEBSITE) IN ORDER OF THE WAY THE HARPETH FLOWS HERE ARE THE ENTRANCE POINTS / PARKING: LADD PARK, EASTERN FLANK, PINKERTON PARK, HARLINSDALE PARK, WILLIAMSON REC. CENTER, RIZER POINT. EASTERN FLANK AND PINKERTON PARK ARE REALLY CLOSE TO THE HOUSE.
Harpeth River Canoe Launch
5007 Ryecroft Lane
I HAVEN’T DONE IT YET BUT A LOT OF PEOPLE FLOAT THE HARPETH RIVER WITH CANOES. IT’S ON MY BUCKETLIST TO GET AN INFLATABLE SMALL RAFT AND DO THAT. PLUS PEOPLE TAKE THEIR WATER DOGS THERE TO PLAY – https://www.franklintn.gov/government/departments-k-z/parks/parks-amenities/canoe-access-sites (SEE MAP ON THIS WEBSITE) IN ORDER OF THE WAY THE HARPETH FLOWS HERE ARE THE ENTRANCE POINTS / PARKING: LADD PARK, EASTERN FLANK, PINKERTON PARK, HARLINSDALE PARK, WILLIAMSON REC. CENTER, RIZER POINT. EASTERN FLANK AND PINKERTON PARK ARE REALLY CLOSE TO THE HOUSE.
Great place to explore on foot. Awesome dog park. Pilgrimage Festival is held here in September.
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The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
239 Franklin Rd
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Great place to explore on foot. Awesome dog park. Pilgrimage Festival is held here in September.
Really nice playground. Walk to the Civil War fort site. Nice bike/jogging paths.
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Taman Pinkerton
405 Murfreesboro Rd
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Really nice playground. Walk to the Civil War fort site. Nice bike/jogging paths.