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.
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.
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.
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
Get tickets for a show at Grand Ole Opry, a favourite theatre in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Clean room, helpful staff. Close to broadway and The Pancake Pantry.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Clean and exactly as oictured
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
Great breakfast. Was not happy that we had to pay another 22.00 to be able to park at the hotel.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Best Western Downtown Plus Music Row
Enjoyed the fresh breakfast in the morning. Morning staff was nice.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown
Very clean. Our room was very small, barely room to put our suitcases. No chair to sit in. ‘Seats’ on either side of the bed were used to hold items like phones and books.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
The hotel was great, we enjoyed the happy hour with live music and appetizers from 4-6p daily was a great addition. Breakfast was good with lots of seating. It was an easy 10min walk to all the bars and fun on Broadway. I would definitely stay here again for the amenities and close proximity to downtown ...
Reviewed on 8 May 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 Hank Williams Jr. Museum 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.
