Historic Downtown Franklin
Nashville
Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Popular places to visit
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.
Grand Ole Opry
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
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.
Music City Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Music City Center, a top convention centre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Autumn Romance Escape: A Nashville Couples' Getaway
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Nice place, good job
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Excellent! Clean
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Clean, staff was very friendly and attentive. The gentleman at the front door unloaded our car onto the cart and took it to our room for us. Room services could use improvement we needed toilet paper and had to track them down, they didn’t speak english so it was difficult. The breakfast was ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Staff, location and amenities were all excellent! Had a res great stay!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Nashville Downtown/Convention Center
Staff was helpful and friendly with every interaction. The room was excellent and had all the things you would want.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Tempo By Hilton Nashville Downtown
Great place! Beautiful hotel!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 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.
Hillsboro Village
Hillsboro Village is noteworthy for its coffee shops, and you can make a stop at top attractions like The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts and Curb Event Center.
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 The Fairgrounds Nashville or Geodis Park.
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.
