Guidebook for Franklin
Food Scene
Fun atmosphere, craft coffee, great food. Delightful location in an old house. Sit in one of the many rooms and get work done, or sit on the porch overlooking 5th avenue and people watch. Great spot for breakfast, lunch or a casual dinner or dessert.
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Frothy Monkey
125 5th Ave SFun atmosphere, craft coffee, great food. Delightful location in an old house. Sit in one of the many rooms and get work done, or sit on the porch overlooking 5th avenue and people watch. Great spot for breakfast, lunch or a casual dinner or dessert.
This is my favorite for lunch! Sweet spot off 4th avenue, fun little funky deli with mismatched shabby chic furniture. Excellent salads, paninis, soup and sandwiches. Make sure you go down the 'hallway' for one of the best cupcakes in town- Ivey Cake!
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Franklin Mercantile Deli
100 4th Ave NThis is my favorite for lunch! Sweet spot off 4th avenue, fun little funky deli with mismatched shabby chic furniture. Excellent salads, paninis, soup and sandwiches. Make sure you go down the 'hallway' for one of the best cupcakes in town- Ivey Cake!
Best cupcakes in town- tucked into a literal "hole in the wall" Ivey Cake will not disappoint! She does have a larger shop in Brentwood that includes seating, either way, these are the best cupcakes for miles around!
Ivey Cake
117 Franklin RoadBest cupcakes in town- tucked into a literal "hole in the wall" Ivey Cake will not disappoint! She does have a larger shop in Brentwood that includes seating, either way, these are the best cupcakes for miles around!
BEST steak in town. Make sure you make reservations well in advance, this place gets booked up fast- its not uncommon to have a 9 pm reservation. Only open for dinner.
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Cork & Cow
403 Main StBEST steak in town. Make sure you make reservations well in advance, this place gets booked up fast- its not uncommon to have a 9 pm reservation. Only open for dinner.
Love Red Pony, I highly recommend for a nice dinner out. Casual, but still 'high end' without breaking the bank. Never ha a bad meal here, and the waitstaff is always top notch- very knowledgeable about their wines, courteous and attentive.
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Red Pony
408 Bridge StLove Red Pony, I highly recommend for a nice dinner out. Casual, but still 'high end' without breaking the bank. Never ha a bad meal here, and the waitstaff is always top notch- very knowledgeable about their wines, courteous and attentive.
My favorite spot for appetizers and drinks- sit in the window 'bar' and watch the hustle and bustle of Main Street. Highly recommend queso with brisket dip, guacamole and their pickle chips! Featured on Guy Fieri's "DIner's Drive In's and Dives
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55 South
403 Main StMy favorite spot for appetizers and drinks- sit in the window 'bar' and watch the hustle and bustle of Main Street. Highly recommend queso with brisket dip, guacamole and their pickle chips! Featured on Guy Fieri's "DIner's Drive In's and Dives
Gray's on Main is a beautiful building- a former pharmacy that has been converted into a multi-storied restaurant and bar. Gray's is well known in the area for their amazing craft cocktails. Sit in the bar and watch as the bartenders whip up their amazing concoctions from their own house-made bitters, tonics and syrups. Live music most nights, starts around 9 pm.
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GRAYS on Main
332 Main StGray's on Main is a beautiful building- a former pharmacy that has been converted into a multi-storied restaurant and bar. Gray's is well known in the area for their amazing craft cocktails. Sit in the bar and watch as the bartenders whip up their amazing concoctions from their own house-made bitters, tonics and syrups. Live music most nights, starts around 9 pm.
Nothing compares to a 100 layer donut from 5 daughters Bakery. Make sure if you go on a weekend you arrive VERY early, because the line will stretch very far... These donuts are stuff of legend. Seasonal offerings, fun pairings. They also offer vegan/paleo donuts, but IMO these pale in comparison to the 100 layer- think croissant marries a donut...
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Five Daughters Bakery
230 Franklin RoadNothing compares to a 100 layer donut from 5 daughters Bakery. Make sure if you go on a weekend you arrive VERY early, because the line will stretch very far... These donuts are stuff of legend. Seasonal offerings, fun pairings. They also offer vegan/paleo donuts, but IMO these pale in comparison to the 100 layer- think croissant marries a donut...
Sister store to Olive and Sinclair- artisanal chocolatier based in Nashville. Try the cherry bombs and Duck Fat Caramels. amazing.
As seen in Southern Living Magazine!
Seersucker Candy Co.
506 West Main StreetSister store to Olive and Sinclair- artisanal chocolatier based in Nashville. Try the cherry bombs and Duck Fat Caramels. amazing.
As seen in Southern Living Magazine!
Drinks & Nightlife
There is always something fun going on at Kimbro's- off the beaten path in an old house, you never know who you might run into...
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Kimbro's Pickin Parlor
214 S Margin StThere is always something fun going on at Kimbro's- off the beaten path in an old house, you never know who you might run into...
The Bunganut Pig Bar & Restaurant
1143 Columbia Avelive music, good pub food.
Sightseeing
Highly recommend a tour of all three historic homes in Franklin- but recommend starting here- where the battle began/ was mainly fought. Then go to Lotz and finish with Carnton Plantation- the jewel of the three. Check Groupon for discounted tickets.
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Carter House
1140 Columbia AveHighly recommend a tour of all three historic homes in Franklin- but recommend starting here- where the battle began/ was mainly fought. Then go to Lotz and finish with Carnton Plantation- the jewel of the three. Check Groupon for discounted tickets.
If you are only able to see one of the three homes central to the battle of Franklin, I recommend Lotz. This tour covers all the major points of interest from the battle to the personal stories of those who were caught in the crossfire. They also house the most artifacts from the battle field. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and are able to seamlessly accept new guests as they arrive while tours are already in progress. Check Groupon for discounted tickets.
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Lotz House Museum
1111 Columbia AveIf you are only able to see one of the three homes central to the battle of Franklin, I recommend Lotz. This tour covers all the major points of interest from the battle to the personal stories of those who were caught in the crossfire. They also house the most artifacts from the battle field. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and are able to seamlessly accept new guests as they arrive while tours are already in progress. Check Groupon for discounted tickets.
The village of Leiper's Fork is something straight out of Americana. Fun shops, live music at Puckett's Grocery- meat and three type lunch counter service. You never know who you may see in Lieper's Fork! My faves- West and Company, Serenite Maison, Puckett's
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Leipers Fork
The village of Leiper's Fork is something straight out of Americana. Fun shops, live music at Puckett's Grocery- meat and three type lunch counter service. You never know who you may see in Lieper's Fork! My faves- West and Company, Serenite Maison, Puckett's
Our iconic Main Street is something out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Take a day to explore the shops up and down Main Street, and quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger at any number of great eateries found all along the street! I recommend 55 south, Gray's, Franklin Mercantile.
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Main Street
Main StreetOur iconic Main Street is something out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Take a day to explore the shops up and down Main Street, and quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger at any number of great eateries found all along the street! I recommend 55 south, Gray's, Franklin Mercantile.
Parks & Nature
Great park for kids, families- They host movie nights during the summer. Has nice trails for walking/running, and Fort Granger is a quick little hike to the top of a former civil war fort- for an amazing birdseye view of Franklin.
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Pinkerton Park
405 Murfreesboro RdGreat park for kids, families- They host movie nights during the summer. Has nice trails for walking/running, and Fort Granger is a quick little hike to the top of a former civil war fort- for an amazing birdseye view of Franklin.
No commercial traffic allowed on this beautiful 'trail'. Take a leisurely drive and admire the natural beauty of Tennessee- stop and take pictures from the iconic Birdsong Hollow Bridge. If you take the trace towards Nashville, make sure you stop at the famous Loveless Cafe!
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Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Garrison Creek TrailNo commercial traffic allowed on this beautiful 'trail'. Take a leisurely drive and admire the natural beauty of Tennessee- stop and take pictures from the iconic Birdsong Hollow Bridge. If you take the trace towards Nashville, make sure you stop at the famous Loveless Cafe!
Shopping
Fun shops and restaurants- From iconic donuts to antiques. Butcher shop, juice bar, hand crafted chocolates and cute boutiques and shops are all enclosed in a former factory. Saturday Farmer's market adds fresh produce, flowers, meat and artisanal crafts.
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The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdFun shops and restaurants- From iconic donuts to antiques. Butcher shop, juice bar, hand crafted chocolates and cute boutiques and shops are all enclosed in a former factory. Saturday Farmer's market adds fresh produce, flowers, meat and artisanal crafts.