Historic Downtown Franklin
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.
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.
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.
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
A historic country music hall and home to the country's longest running radio show.
Vanderbilt University
Explore the campus of Vanderbilt University, a top university in Nashville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Downtown Nashville Public Party Tractor 21+ Only
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
The staff was very friendly & helpful. We arrived early in the morning but couldn't check in til 4pm. They had an area that was locked up to store luggage. No need to pack toiletries! They had all Dove products-shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hand soap & lotion. Also had a Keurig in each room! ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland
Great stay before my flight home! Nice and clean, staff are friendly and helpful. AC came in handy for the warm spring weather.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Close to all the honky tonks! Great breakfast. Staff was friendly. Definitely would stay there again.
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
The price of the room went down after I had booked it online, but they refused to offer me the cheaper rate. In the bathroom, the handle of the sink came off. Other than that, the place was clean. The breakfast was great. Charging for parking is diabolical. Ridiculous.
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
Mint House Nashville Marathon Village by Kasa
It was a good stay
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
Margaritaville Hotel Nashville
Everything was great. Hotel staff awesome. Only complaint was the Starbucks cafe. Slow and hot my order wrong - twice. Supervisor showed no interest.
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 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 Demonbreun Street 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 The Fairgrounds Nashville or Geodis Park.
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.
