The Franklin center is about the area of Franklin Civil War Museum.
Franklin experiences four distinct seasons, so be mindful of the weather when planning your visit. Wintertime can be quite charming, especially when Main Street is decked out for its Christmas festival, but the entire Nashville area can feel a little gloomy from November to March, and winter temperatures can get chilly. With the exception of the holidays, you can score some incredible hotel rates during this time. If you do plan to visit Franklin during the winter months, keep in mind that Nashville hosts the popular CMA Awards in November and A Country Christmas in December, which tend to draw in larger crowds.
The best time to visit Franklin is from April to October when the weather is sunny. It's a good idea to pack for all types of weather conditions, though, as the Nashville area experiences some fickle weather. Highs in Franklin can creep into the 90s in July, but they hover around the low 70s in early spring and fall. Hotels do increase their room rates during the summer, so if you're wanting to get the best deals, schedule your trip for the spring and fall shoulder seasons. This will also help you avoid the crowds.
If you know where to stay, you can find some amazing discounts and special offers at area Franklin hotels. AAA members, AARP members, active military, veterans, and government employees can save as much as 20 percent off area hotels like the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Springs. This accommodation also offers a variety of special packages throughout the year. Book one of these packages to enjoy extras such as a premium Wi-Fi upgrade, free nights, double points rewards, late check-out, and more.
Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville/Franklin (Cool Springs) also offers AAA, AARP, senior, and military discounts. The hotel's special romance package goes a step further to include chocolates, a bottle of bubbly, and fresh flowers. Package options vary by hotel chain and tend to change with the seasons, so research your options early to take advantage of the best discounts and add-on deals.
Franklin (and the greater Nashville area) offers several mid-range accommodations that give you plenty of value for the money. Aloft Nashville – Cool Springs is a trendy hotel in Franklin offering a 24-hour pantry, an indoor saltwater pool, an on-site bar, free Wi-Fi, and dog treats for your canine traveling companion. The hotel places you mere steps from CoolSprings Galleria, which gives you access to plenty of shopping and dining options. Sleek rooms feature in-room movies, LCD flat-screen TVs, king or queen beds, high ceilings, complimentary bottled water, spa bath amenities, a free daily newspaper, maid service, and data port lines.
For a more casual stay, book the Comfort Inn on Franklin Commons Court. Conveniently located off the interstate, this pet-friendly hotel is just a short drive from Nashville, Carnton Plantation, Pinkerton Park, the Galleria, Arrington Vineyards, and The Carter House State Historic Site. Guest amenities include an indoor heated pool, fitness center, free full breakfast, and free parking.
If you're hoping to explore beyond Main Street, Franklin offers a variety of historic sites worth visiting. The historic Carnton Plantation was built in 1826 and features a Confederate Cemetery honoring the soldiers who fell at the Battle of Franklin.
The Lotz House Civil War Museum is a home built in 1858 that's currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum allows you to catch a glimpse through time to the Civil War era, when the Lotz family lived here.
Other historically relevant sites in Franklin include the Carter House, Winstead Hill Park, and Confederate Memorial Park at Winstead Hill. You should also stroll around Franklin on foot to discover the city's many historic buildings for yourself.
Whether you're looking for an upscale boutique hotel near Nashville or a budget-friendly hotel close to world-class shopping venues, you can find the perfect accommodation to meet your needs in Franklin.
Below are reviews of the city of Franklin, TN from an actual visitor's perspective.
People are friendly and has a small town feel.
The Brixx pizza place is a must in Franklin Tennessee!!
Franklin, Tennessee, is a clean city with plenty of things to do. Great places to eat, and it still has a full Mall with plenty of other shopping places in the area. There are plenty of things to do (Carlton Plantation and Civil War cemetery) in the area, and it's a good location near Nashville. It is a two-hour drive to the Rocket City (Huntsville, AL)
Historical buildings, atmosphere of town.
We were there to visit Civil War sites about the Battle of Franklin. These were significant and worth the trip.
Great place to visit, easy walk to places to eat and shops.
Franklin and cool springs are vibrant elegant developments with options galore
Loved Franklin. Great unique shops. The Factory and Herban Market were our favorites.
Locals seemed nice and welcoming.
Clean, quaint and upscale.
Very nice small city. Very friendly, excellent bars and restaurants. You park downtown in the free parking garage and walk to where ever you need to go.
Great food, wonderful shops and loved the live music every night. Clean town
The atmosphere, the people, different varieties of restaurants, the scenery of nature. I will visit here again!
We like Franklin and always try to stop in Franlkin
First Bank amphitheater, acoustics are phenomenal in the rock story best place ever to have a concert!
Proximity to First Bank Ampitheater.
Franklin is great
Very nice
Very nice area. Landscaping is pretty. Convenient.
Restaurants and places of worship.
The Galleria mall is great for shopping. This area is so friendly and safe
Franklin has always been a favorite go to place for me and my family.
A very quaint little town. Enjoyed the spending time walking around downtown.
Franklin is one of our favorite places to visit. We actually only live about 40 minutes from there but it made the best Staycation trip! 🥰
The beauty of it? The circle in town. The Old Factory! Everything!
Area is very quiet and peaceful
Quiet, small town not over crowded.
Franklin is a wonderful place to visit. It is a very historical place to visit. Civil War History!
Beautiful!!!
Nice and Quiet, and the people were nice
Good city to visit!
Has some interesting history that I did not get to visit on this trip. Maybe next time weather will be a bit more favorable to visitors.
Franklin is beautiful just don't stay here!
Franklin is a great area.
Many dining opportunities, modern businesses, clean appearance.
Beautiful experience! Love Franklin!
Clean, safe, beautiful, historical and friendly.
Beautiful downtown and stay!
Cute little town with good restaurants and shops and not far from our hotel.
Plenty of fun things to do!
Great location!
Convenient to Williamson Ag Center, restaurants, gas and main highway.
The history and people of Franklin are amazing.
Shopping
Nice and pretty place!
Nice places to eat around the hotel.
The Cool Springs Mall is across the street along with many great restaurants.
So many places to tour and restaurants of diverse varieties.
Beautiful town - quaint and amazing.
The hotel was great very clean, comfortable. Clean and well designed
Close to freeway, going to Civil War Site today, easy drive to Broadway, downtown Franklin looks cute
The town was friendly, clean and inviting.
Love Franklin TN!
The room was clean and comfortable. Loved Franklin. Even with all the traffic people were friendly, shopping was great, restaurants wonderful and beautiful countryside.
Loved it! Great shopping
Close to everything we needed.
The history and houses were really nice to look at.
Beautiful and friendly!
Visited the mall and had great time at the championship volleyball tournament
Franklin is a beautiful town.
Franklin was great. Lots of places to eat.
Franklin was great. Lots of places to eat.
Plenty of restaurants and good shopping!
The location was perfect!
Lovely town. We will return.
Love Franklin, visit once a year.
Love Franklin, very clean city.
It has great restaurants such as Edley's BBQ and the city isn't as crowded as going into Nashville.
The service and staff were absolutely wonderful. Our grandkids are there! Other than that, great restaurants, beautiful area, a lot going on
The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly. Franklin is great. We usually stay at the Best Western and always eat at Quine!
The room was clean, and the staff was friendly! Franklin is great. We usually stay at the Best Western and always eat at Quine!
The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly. Clean
Love the town of Franklin! Has so many neat stores and easy to get around!
Interesting downtown area with great restaurants. Have visited Civil War mansion.
Downtown was lovely.
We were only there for volleyball tournament! We did venture to Cool Springs Galleria Mall...very nice!
LOVED THE CITY!
Convenient to the highway and south of Nashville, making a new day a bit easier than going through the busy city.
Beautiful town with good selection of restaurants and activities.
The downtown area with all the little shops!
DINED AT LOCAL RESTAURANTS.
The Publix shopping center is within walking distance.
Enjoyed the location, staff was very friendly, room clean. I love the laid-back, quite, clean city.
Loved the Franklin downtown area with all the Christmas decorations!
We love historical Franklin!
The Belk Outlet is a must!