Your room at Hyatt House Nashville / Franklin - Cool Springs puts you a half hour from Nashville, while the old-fashioned shops and centuries-old structures of downtown Franklin are minutes away. Hunt for antiques or stop for coffee inside a renovated factory complex, then grab dinner at a classic country store in the heart of the city.
Craving Italian? Bring the family to this nostalgic Italian chain, where you’ll dine on hearty plates of chicken carbonara or baked ziti served over checkered tablecloths.
There’s a strong sense of history inside GRAY’S on Main, a restaurant serving refined takes on Southern classics in an old-fashioned space that was once a drugstore (dating back to 1876). Try the Tennessee fry bread, the shrimp and crab gumbo grits, or the seasonal cocktails. Reserve a table in advance if you can.
Stop by the Franklin outpost of this Nashville-based chain to feast on upscale American favorites, such as grilled salmon, steak, or artisan pizzas. It’s a great choice for a business lunch.
Offering Southern comfort food and live country music Tues.-Sat., this local favorite should be your first stop for slow-smoked ribs or homemade milkshakes.
Bring a picnic basket to this picturesque winery and sit out at bistro tables as you sip award-winning vintages and listen to live music. You can buy cheeses, chocolates, and other snacks to pair with your wine, or try a flight of red, white, or sweet wines at the tasting lodge.
This 1826 plantation, now a museum, served as a field hospital for Confederate soldiers during the Battle of Franklin in 1864. Take a 60- or 90-minute tour to see the restored house and grounds, or a walking tour across the Civil War battleground nearby.
Once a complex of 1930s-era factories, this historic site has been reborn as an eclectic shopping destination featuring hip pizzerias, coffee shops, and antiques stores.
This 14-block stretch of old-fashioned shops, theaters, and more is the place to go for festivals and community events. It’s centered around Franklin Square.