The Haven
Local Highlights
The Factory is a great local spot with something for everyone! You'll find everything from shopping and eating, a Saturday Farmer's Market, to entertainment like concerts, theater, and more!
A few of our favorites are the Korean BBQ tacos at Mojo's Tacos and the Brambleberry Crisp at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Be sure to stop and stay awhile at Honest Coffee, one of our best local Franklin coffee shops.
79 locals recommend
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin RdThe Factory is a great local spot with something for everyone! You'll find everything from shopping and eating, a Saturday Farmer's Market, to entertainment like concerts, theater, and more!
A few of our favorites are the Korean BBQ tacos at Mojo's Tacos and the Brambleberry Crisp at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Be sure to stop and stay awhile at Honest Coffee, one of our best local Franklin coffee shops.
Certainly a highlight of Franklin is Harlinsdale Farm! Offering paths for walking/running, TONS of green space to throw a frisbee or just take in the scenery, and an inlet to the Harpeth River. You've got to check out this beautiful space!
Harlinsdale is typically the location of Pilgrimage Festival in late summer! It is also just across the street from The Factory.
24 locals recommend
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
239 Franklin RdCertainly a highlight of Franklin is Harlinsdale Farm! Offering paths for walking/running, TONS of green space to throw a frisbee or just take in the scenery, and an inlet to the Harpeth River. You've got to check out this beautiful space!
Harlinsdale is typically the location of Pilgrimage Festival in late summer! It is also just across the street from The Factory.
Leiper's Fork Distillery
3381 Southall RdEnjoy a tour of the whiskey distillery.
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdPack a picnic and enjoy local wine and local music!
Franklin's own music festival! Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft beer, and family-friendly acts. The festival usually happens at Harlinsdale Farm.
The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
239 Franklin RdFranklin's own music festival! Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft beer, and family-friendly acts. The festival usually happens at Harlinsdale Farm.
Every Saturday from 8am-1pm. Check out local vendors, fresh fruits and vegetables, and food trucks!
26 locals recommend
Franklin Farmers Market
230 Franklin RdEvery Saturday from 8am-1pm. Check out local vendors, fresh fruits and vegetables, and food trucks!
City/town information
Franklin has quickly become a tourist hot spot in the Middle Tennessee area. The Haven is conveniently located near downtown Franklin. (5.4 miles, 10 minute drive)
251 locals recommend
Franklin
Franklin has quickly become a tourist hot spot in the Middle Tennessee area. The Haven is conveniently located near downtown Franklin. (5.4 miles, 10 minute drive)
We are not far from downtown Nashville. The city has so much to offer, although we prefer to highlight the charm of Franklin! (18 miles, 20-30 minute drive)
265 locals recommend
Nashville
We are not far from downtown Nashville. The city has so much to offer, although we prefer to highlight the charm of Franklin! (18 miles, 20-30 minute drive)
For those interested in exploring a little bit further out, downtown Columbia offers a quaint yet up-and-coming area. (34 miles, 30-40 minute drive)
35 locals recommend
Columbia
For those interested in exploring a little bit further out, downtown Columbia offers a quaint yet up-and-coming area. (34 miles, 30-40 minute drive)
Not far outside of Franklin, Leipers Fork is a great place to spend an afternoon shopping and eating, but the best part will be the scenic drive through the Tennessee hills. (12.7 miles, 20 minute drive)
119 locals recommend
Leipers Fork
Not far outside of Franklin, Leipers Fork is a great place to spend an afternoon shopping and eating, but the best part will be the scenic drive through the Tennessee hills. (12.7 miles, 20 minute drive)
Food scene
A classic tourist stop when in Franklin. This grocery store turned restaurant is not only delicious but also provides some great, local entertainment. Check their show schedule for more details! https://puckettsgro.com/franklin/music/
We recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekends!
103 locals recommend
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Downtown Franklin
120 4th Ave SA classic tourist stop when in Franklin. This grocery store turned restaurant is not only delicious but also provides some great, local entertainment. Check their show schedule for more details! https://puckettsgro.com/franklin/music/
We recommend making a reservation, especially on the weekends!
Another local downtown Franklin favorite, Merridee's has great quiche and key lime pie! It is a great place for sandwiches, salads, homemade treats and bread. This would be great for a quick stop for breakfast or lunch.
78 locals recommend
Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave SAnother local downtown Franklin favorite, Merridee's has great quiche and key lime pie! It is a great place for sandwiches, salads, homemade treats and bread. This would be great for a quick stop for breakfast or lunch.
Located in The Factory, this local coffee shop is one of the best! We love the Cuban or just a simple cup of black coffee.
14 locals recommend
Honest Coffee Roasters
230 Franklin RdLocated in The Factory, this local coffee shop is one of the best! We love the Cuban or just a simple cup of black coffee.
Off the beaten path, the Good Cup is a great local coffee shop located just a few minutes from The Haven.
10 locals recommend
The Good Cup
2181 Hillsboro RdOff the beaten path, the Good Cup is a great local coffee shop located just a few minutes from The Haven.
Barbara's is unassuming from the outside, but has been a delicious Franklin staple for years. Much like The Good Cup, you wouldn't know about this place unless a local told you! Their yeast rolls are delicious!
8 locals recommend
Barbara's Home Cookin
1232 Old Hillsboro RdBarbara's is unassuming from the outside, but has been a delicious Franklin staple for years. Much like The Good Cup, you wouldn't know about this place unless a local told you! Their yeast rolls are delicious!
If you're looking for tasty, authentic Carne Asada tacos and the BEST queso, head to Pueblo Real off West Main street. The margaritas are great, too!
9 locals recommend
Pueblo Real
1340 W Main StIf you're looking for tasty, authentic Carne Asada tacos and the BEST queso, head to Pueblo Real off West Main street. The margaritas are great, too!
Local, yummy biscuits and we also love the grits! Stop by Biscuit Love in downtown Franklin.
33 locals recommend
Biscuit Love Franklin
132 3rd Ave SLocal, yummy biscuits and we also love the grits! Stop by Biscuit Love in downtown Franklin.
Some of the best southern food around! The biscuits and jam will leave you wanting more. We recommend visiting Loveless on a weekday for breakfast or lunch. If you go on a weekend, you'll spend at least 45-60 minutes (or more) waiting for a table as this is a tourist hot spot. If you do end up waiting, there are several little shops to check out while exploring the grounds at Loveless Cafe!
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100Some of the best southern food around! The biscuits and jam will leave you wanting more. We recommend visiting Loveless on a weekday for breakfast or lunch. If you go on a weekend, you'll spend at least 45-60 minutes (or more) waiting for a table as this is a tourist hot spot. If you do end up waiting, there are several little shops to check out while exploring the grounds at Loveless Cafe!
Amerigo Italian Restaurant - Cool Springs
1656 Westgate CirDelicious Italian cuisine.
This unique cafe is a local favorite - another one you wouldn't know about unless we told you! If you're looking for something fresh, local and organic... this is the place for you. Conveniently located just minutes from The Haven.
9 locals recommend
Herban Market
3078 Maddux WayThis unique cafe is a local favorite - another one you wouldn't know about unless we told you! If you're looking for something fresh, local and organic... this is the place for you. Conveniently located just minutes from The Haven.
Sightseeing
If you're visiting us in the fall, a must-visit is Gentry Farm... especially if you've got kiddos!
Gentry Farm
1974 New Hwy 96 WIf you're visiting us in the fall, a must-visit is Gentry Farm... especially if you've got kiddos!
Mistletoe Farm
4212 Crowder RoadMistletoe Alpaca Farm - family fun for the perfect family fun day!
Whether going for a scenic drive or stopping to do some hiking, Natchez Trace is a sight to see! If you make it to the Hwy 100 side of the bridge, be sure to stop at the Loveless Cafe!
59 locals recommend
Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge
Natchez Trace ParkwayWhether going for a scenic drive or stopping to do some hiking, Natchez Trace is a sight to see! If you make it to the Hwy 100 side of the bridge, be sure to stop at the Loveless Cafe!
Carter House
1140 Columbia AveBattle Of Franklin - Civil War Museum
1140 Columbia AveLotz House Museum
1111 Columbia AveCarnton Plantation
Winstead Hill Park
4023 Columbia AveA great place for the whole family with awesome playgrounds, walking/running trails, and an inlet to the Harpeth.
39 locals recommend
Pinkerton Park
405 Murfreesboro RdA great place for the whole family with awesome playgrounds, walking/running trails, and an inlet to the Harpeth.
Entertainment
Franklin Theatre
419 Main StLocal shows, movies, and more!
Jamison Theatre
230 Franklin RoadJamison Theater–plays and musicals at The Factory
Mockingbird Theater
230 Franklin RoadLocated in The Factory!
Studio Tenn
230 Franklin RoadGraystone Amphitheater
4525 Graystone Quarry LnGreat new outdoor concert venue in Franklin!
Williamson County AgExpo Park
4215 Long Ln