Historic Downtown Franklin Travel Guide
Nashville
Visit Historic Downtown Franklin
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Grand Ole Opry
Get tickets for a show at Grand Ole Opry, a favourite theatre in Nashville. 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.
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.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
The staff were helpful and welcoming. The breakfast was good but with a limited choice. I liked the biscuit and gravy!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Clean room. Easy access to parking
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Great staff!!!!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Very nice hotel. Easy walk to Broadway. Staff was very pleasant, friendly and accomodating. Rooms were clean, nicely decorated and equipped with everything you need for you stay. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
everything was perfect. really clean and looks exactly like the pictures. great covered and convenient parking! will be booking again!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Nashville Airport
Great place and very clean!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
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.
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 Lane Motor Museum or The Fairgrounds Nashville.
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 Nissan Stadium.
Music Row
The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by Demonbreun Street or RCA Studio B while you're exploring the area.
