Franklin Things to Do

The Carter House, which is open for tours, was in the very thick of the Battle of Franklin and has many interesting stories surrounding it. Though much smaller than the Carnton House, it is just as full of stories and information.

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This is a beautiful historic home on lovely historic plantation ground. The Carnton House witnessed some of the bloodiest hours of the War Between the States, the Battle of Franklin. It served as one of the main field hospitals for the war. After the war, John and Carrie McGavock, the residents of the plantation, set aside two acres for what would become the largest private cemetery in the U.S. 1,500 Confederate soldiers are buried here.

There are rumors that the house is haunted, and it is widely considered to be the most haunted building in Tennessee. I have experienced some things there myself...but if you ask the tour guides about it, I have found they generally tend to avoid the subject as much as possible...however, you can make reservations for a special nighttime Ghost Tour of the premises on certain days in October.

I have enjoyed multiple visits to the Carnton Plantation, and learn something new each time. I highly recommend it!

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At the Factory, a warehouse converted into offices & shops, is where VeggieTales headquarters are located. If your child loves these increadible moraled cartoons, then stopping by here could be a treat!

the parish presbyterian church was built in 1849. this beautiful church is one of a number of historic and architectually significant public buildings in downtown franklin.

pictured is the williamson county confederate civil war memorial. this memorial is a standing soldier motif which is common in the south.

Every October, The downtown area is shut down yet again for Pumkinfest... with characters, free rides, & the costume contest (which can get fierce lol).