Guidebook for Franklin

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Guidebook for Franklin

Arts & Culture

Its the only one of its kind in the world and is stunning with a beautiful park and awesome indoor statue of Athena holding Nike. Traveling art exhibit, historical display of the history of the Parthenon. Cheap entry fee. Closed Mondays. There are also occasional events in the park.
699 locals recommend
The Parthenon
2500 West End Ave
699 locals recommend
Its the only one of its kind in the world and is stunning with a beautiful park and awesome indoor statue of Athena holding Nike. Traveling art exhibit, historical display of the history of the Parthenon. Cheap entry fee. Closed Mondays. There are also occasional events in the park.
Civil War-era plantation home. Very interesting. You can access some of the grounds for free and visit the horses for free.
283 locals recommend
Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding Pike
283 locals recommend
Civil War-era plantation home. Very interesting. You can access some of the grounds for free and visit the horses for free.
President Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson's home. Quite interesting.
311 locals recommend
The Hermitage
4580 Rachels Ln
311 locals recommend
President Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson's home. Quite interesting.

Parks & Nature

There is an awesome splash pad and occasional special free events.
10 locals recommend
Nashville Public Square Park
10 locals recommend
There is an awesome splash pad and occasional special free events.
Tons of geese, birds and squirrels to feed. A big pond with trail surrounding. Lots of picnic space. Tons of green lawn space. Playground. The Parthenon is a very unique backdrop.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
788 locals recommend
Tons of geese, birds and squirrels to feed. A big pond with trail surrounding. Lots of picnic space. Tons of green lawn space. Playground. The Parthenon is a very unique backdrop.

Essentials

Lots of organic choices and tons of beer and wine
35 locals recommend
Kroger
411 Whitman Rd
35 locals recommend
Lots of organic choices and tons of beer and wine

Drinks & Nightlife

Rooftop bar with spectacular view of Nashville
14 locals recommend
The Westin Nashville
807 Clark Pl
14 locals recommend
Rooftop bar with spectacular view of Nashville
Dinner and a show on a boat. Goes to Nashville and turns around. Book in advance.
104 locals recommend
General Jackson Showboat
2812 Opryland Dr
104 locals recommend
Dinner and a show on a boat. Goes to Nashville and turns around. Book in advance.
Its spelled Skullz with a z. Last I checked, there's an awesome cabaret show with live music. Bar, food.
152 locals recommend
Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers Alley
152 locals recommend
Its spelled Skullz with a z. Last I checked, there's an awesome cabaret show with live music. Bar, food.

Food Scene

Quaint little old-fashioned style bakery and sandwich shop. Loaves of bread, pies, etc. Free parking in nearby garage.
78 locals recommend
Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave S
78 locals recommend
Quaint little old-fashioned style bakery and sandwich shop. Loaves of bread, pies, etc. Free parking in nearby garage.
Wildly popular. Make reservations. There are other locations as well.
103 locals recommend
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Downtown Franklin
120 4th Ave S
103 locals recommend
Wildly popular. Make reservations. There are other locations as well.
Bakery and Cafe with sandwiches and salads and soups.
16 locals recommend
Puffy Muffin Brentwood
229 Franklin Rd
16 locals recommend
Bakery and Cafe with sandwiches and salads and soups.
So popular for brunch. Long lines.
164 locals recommend
Tavern
1904 Broadway
164 locals recommend
So popular for brunch. Long lines.
Lots of fun for kids and descent food.
9 locals recommend
Rainforest Cafe
353 Opry Mills Dr
9 locals recommend
Lots of fun for kids and descent food.
Awesome veggie burger but I go for the scenery. So cool.
8 locals recommend
Aquarium Restaurant
516 Opry Mills Dr
8 locals recommend
Awesome veggie burger but I go for the scenery. So cool.

Entertainment & Activities

At Cool Springs mall. The coolest bowling alley I've ever seen. Try to get a lane in the private room. Great appetizers and drinks menu.
7 locals recommend
Kings Bowl
1910 Galleria Blvd
7 locals recommend
At Cool Springs mall. The coolest bowling alley I've ever seen. Try to get a lane in the private room. Great appetizers and drinks menu.
Amazing indoor park with paths, waterfalls, fountains, dining, boat ride. Spectacular at Christmas. Locals call it the "Opryland Hotel". Opryland was an amusement park which once stood where the Opry Mills Mall now stands.
316 locals recommend
Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland Dr
316 locals recommend
Amazing indoor park with paths, waterfalls, fountains, dining, boat ride. Spectacular at Christmas. Locals call it the "Opryland Hotel". Opryland was an amusement park which once stood where the Opry Mills Mall now stands.
Loud, crowded, fun
25 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
540 Opry Mills Dr
25 locals recommend
Loud, crowded, fun

Sightseeing

Great view of the city
48 locals recommend
Pedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian Bridge
48 locals recommend
Great view of the city
Between 1st and 5th Avenues - more no-cover live music venues than you can shake a stick at! Please bring cash and tip the musicians - they are playing for free. Last call is around 2:30AM. You get kicked out around 2:45AM. Play it safe - take Uber or Lyft.
575 locals recommend
Broadway
Broadway
575 locals recommend
Between 1st and 5th Avenues - more no-cover live music venues than you can shake a stick at! Please bring cash and tip the musicians - they are playing for free. Last call is around 2:30AM. You get kicked out around 2:45AM. Play it safe - take Uber or Lyft.
Location of many record labels, recording studios and music industry offices.
255 locals recommend
Music Row
255 locals recommend
Location of many record labels, recording studios and music industry offices.
Pedal, sight-see and drink beer simultaneously while yelling and screaming for no reason.
63 locals recommend
Nashville Pedal Tavern
1504 Demonbreun St
63 locals recommend
Pedal, sight-see and drink beer simultaneously while yelling and screaming for no reason.
Pedal, sight-see and drink beer simultaneously while yelling and screaming for no reason.
12 locals recommend
Sprocket Rocket
535 Lafayette St
12 locals recommend
Pedal, sight-see and drink beer simultaneously while yelling and screaming for no reason.