Megan’s guidebook
Food scene
Cork & Cow is an upscale steakhouse with a cozy atmosphere in downtown Franklin. This local favorite features an excellent cocktail list. It is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Tables are limited and reservations often fill a week or two out. Making a reservation before you travel to Franklin is recommended. If you don't have a reservation try to get there at a few minutes before 5:00 and grab a seat at the bar.
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Cork & Cow
403 Main StCork & Cow is an upscale steakhouse with a cozy atmosphere in downtown Franklin. This local favorite features an excellent cocktail list. It is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Tables are limited and reservations often fill a week or two out. Making a reservation before you travel to Franklin is recommended. If you don't have a reservation try to get there at a few minutes before 5:00 and grab a seat at the bar.
Enjoy gourmet grilled cheese melts, soups, salads, shakes, chips, and tots. The grilled sandwiches are an elevated comfort food delight. The cold brew tiramisu milkshake and house made chips and dips combine the homestyle nostalgia of your favorite foods with modern tastes and should not be missed!
The Grilled Cheeserie
334 Main StEnjoy gourmet grilled cheese melts, soups, salads, shakes, chips, and tots. The grilled sandwiches are an elevated comfort food delight. The cold brew tiramisu milkshake and house made chips and dips combine the homestyle nostalgia of your favorite foods with modern tastes and should not be missed!
Mojo’s Tacos is a taco shop with a Tennessee twist. The menu features local meats and produce, sauces created daily from scratch, handmade corn and flour tortillas, even a fried “puffy” taco. Warm tortillas just off the griddle, paletas popsicles for kids, craft tequilas, and local beers are a few of the Mojo’s hallmarks you’ll find at their location inside The Factory at Franklin. Order an Ace guava cider mixed half and half with Pacifico. Its bubbly fruit undertones are the perfect refreshing compliment to the Mexican delights on the menu.
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Mojo’s Tacos
230 Franklin RdMojo’s Tacos is a taco shop with a Tennessee twist. The menu features local meats and produce, sauces created daily from scratch, handmade corn and flour tortillas, even a fried “puffy” taco. Warm tortillas just off the griddle, paletas popsicles for kids, craft tequilas, and local beers are a few of the Mojo’s hallmarks you’ll find at their location inside The Factory at Franklin. Order an Ace guava cider mixed half and half with Pacifico. Its bubbly fruit undertones are the perfect refreshing compliment to the Mexican delights on the menu.
Inside the humble storefront of Ground you will find arguably the best burgers in Tennessee. The menu's signature spuds, tots, chicken tenders and salads are all noteworthy as well. If you want a true Southern treat order the fried pickles.
Ground
1409 W Main StInside the humble storefront of Ground you will find arguably the best burgers in Tennessee. The menu's signature spuds, tots, chicken tenders and salads are all noteworthy as well. If you want a true Southern treat order the fried pickles.
Five Daughters Bakery is famous for their 100-layer doughnuts with flavors like vanilla cream, maple bacon, brown butter chai, and cookies and cream. The yeast doughnuts, breakfast pastries, Paleo doughnuts and Gluten free cookies ensure that there is something for everyone at this bakery in the Franklin Factory.
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Five Daughters Bakery
230 Franklin RoadFive Daughters Bakery is famous for their 100-layer doughnuts with flavors like vanilla cream, maple bacon, brown butter chai, and cookies and cream. The yeast doughnuts, breakfast pastries, Paleo doughnuts and Gluten free cookies ensure that there is something for everyone at this bakery in the Franklin Factory.
City/town information
Leipers Fork is a quaint town tucked in the hills 15 minutes outside of Franklin.
This peaceful village is a beautiful place to just hangout. In the small town you will find places to eat, unique art galleries, antique shopping, a whiskey distillery, and an endless array of backdrops for great pictures. Explore, relax and indulge in some small town southern hospitality.
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Leipers Fork
Leipers Fork is a quaint town tucked in the hills 15 minutes outside of Franklin.
This peaceful village is a beautiful place to just hangout. In the small town you will find places to eat, unique art galleries, antique shopping, a whiskey distillery, and an endless array of backdrops for great pictures. Explore, relax and indulge in some small town southern hospitality.
Sightseeing
Franklin on Foot is a local company that provides walking tours to Franklin's most important historical sites. Founded in 2003, Franklin on Foot organizes multiple types. of tours that are geared toward specific interests. Ghost tours, history tours, Civil War tours, crime tours, cemetery tours, and food tours are among a few of the special trips that the company arranges. Families can also sign up for children's tours, and private tours are available upon request.
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Franklin on Foot
305 Public SquareFranklin on Foot is a local company that provides walking tours to Franklin's most important historical sites. Founded in 2003, Franklin on Foot organizes multiple types. of tours that are geared toward specific interests. Ghost tours, history tours, Civil War tours, crime tours, cemetery tours, and food tours are among a few of the special trips that the company arranges. Families can also sign up for children's tours, and private tours are available upon request.
Places to visit
This 1930s era, art deco-inspired historic theatre hosts live concerts, new and classic movies, family shows, comedians, musicals, plays, and community events. The intimate venue has outstanding acoustics and great views from every seat. Choose from traditional theater seating or bistro tables with chairs. You can enjoy first run and classic movies nearly everyday of the week. Be sure to arrive for movies with enough time to get snacks and find your seat because there are no previews at the Franklin Theater. Cheek their website for live performances and movie times.
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Franklin Theatre
419 Main StThis 1930s era, art deco-inspired historic theatre hosts live concerts, new and classic movies, family shows, comedians, musicals, plays, and community events. The intimate venue has outstanding acoustics and great views from every seat. Choose from traditional theater seating or bistro tables with chairs. You can enjoy first run and classic movies nearly everyday of the week. Be sure to arrive for movies with enough time to get snacks and find your seat because there are no previews at the Franklin Theater. Cheek their website for live performances and movie times.
Arrington Vineyards provides a wine country experience complete with wines, spectacular views, Food Truck Fridays , and “Music in the Vines” – free live music on the weekends (April - October) all in among the rolling countryside of Williamson County. Choose from 20 award-winning reds, whites, and dessert wines. Outdoor bistro and picnic tables are available for picnicking. You can purchase wine and snacks from the Pavillon or pack picnic basket to enjoy on Arrington Vineyard’s beautiful 95 acres. On a hot summer day, the Rose Frose with strawberry wine should not be missed. If you want to try a wine pairing at the vineyard be sure to make a reservation.
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アーリントン・ブドウ園
6211 Patton RdArrington Vineyards provides a wine country experience complete with wines, spectacular views, Food Truck Fridays , and “Music in the Vines” – free live music on the weekends (April - October) all in among the rolling countryside of Williamson County. Choose from 20 award-winning reds, whites, and dessert wines. Outdoor bistro and picnic tables are available for picnicking. You can purchase wine and snacks from the Pavillon or pack picnic basket to enjoy on Arrington Vineyard’s beautiful 95 acres. On a hot summer day, the Rose Frose with strawberry wine should not be missed. If you want to try a wine pairing at the vineyard be sure to make a reservation.
Cheekwood offers lovely walking trails, well manicured gardens, delightful events, and an impressive collection of art and antiques housed in the Georgian style Cheek family mansion. It hosts numerous exhibits and events throughout the year so there is always something new to experience. This is one of the most beautiful places in Nashville and offers endless opportunities for pictures. From May thru October Cheekwood offers a variety of fun Thursday night events that feature everything from live music & cocktail tastings to a family night with dogs. Check their website to find a full listing of current events and art exhibits.
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チークウッド・エステート＆植物園
1200 Forrest Park DrCheekwood offers lovely walking trails, well manicured gardens, delightful events, and an impressive collection of art and antiques housed in the Georgian style Cheek family mansion. It hosts numerous exhibits and events throughout the year so there is always something new to experience. This is one of the most beautiful places in Nashville and offers endless opportunities for pictures. From May thru October Cheekwood offers a variety of fun Thursday night events that feature everything from live music & cocktail tastings to a family night with dogs. Check their website to find a full listing of current events and art exhibits.
FIRST BANK AMPHITHEATER
(recently renamed)
Nestled in the majestic rock walls and trees of the former Graystone Quarry the First Bank amphitheater is a breathtaking venue . The phenomenal acoustics and amazing acts that perform make concerts here an extraordinary experience. The venue was opened in 2021 and is experiencing some growing pains. Although the town and owners of the venue have made improvements traffic is still likely to be an issue. If you are willing to endure some traffic this venue offers amazing shows.
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Graystone Amphitheater
4525 Graystone Quarry LnFIRST BANK AMPHITHEATER
(recently renamed)
Nestled in the majestic rock walls and trees of the former Graystone Quarry the First Bank amphitheater is a breathtaking venue . The phenomenal acoustics and amazing acts that perform make concerts here an extraordinary experience. The venue was opened in 2021 and is experiencing some growing pains. Although the town and owners of the venue have made improvements traffic is still likely to be an issue. If you are willing to endure some traffic this venue offers amazing shows.
The Franklin Farmers market is a year round outdoor market where farmers, artists, and food trucks come together at the Factory of Franklin. This is a true Tennessee market- meaning everything you see from produce and dairy to meats and baked goods are fresh products made in Tennessee. The open air market is a great place to eat breakfast or lunch and shop for local products. The farmers market is open very Saturday from 8 am- 1 pm.
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Franklin Farmers Market
230 Franklin RdThe Franklin Farmers market is a year round outdoor market where farmers, artists, and food trucks come together at the Factory of Franklin. This is a true Tennessee market- meaning everything you see from produce and dairy to meats and baked goods are fresh products made in Tennessee. The open air market is a great place to eat breakfast or lunch and shop for local products. The farmers market is open very Saturday from 8 am- 1 pm.
Things To Do
Rent a kayak and explore the Harpeth River in Franklin. Cumberland Kayak offers shuttle service from The Park at Harlinsdale Farm to Eastern Flank Battlefield Park for a 1-2 hour float down the Harpeth River. Bridges, blue herons, turtles, and kingfishers, highlight the route. If you want to venture out of Franklin, Cumberland Kayak offers a Nashville Skyline and Waterfalls routes as well.
Cumberland Kayak - Franklin
239 Franklin RoadRent a kayak and explore the Harpeth River in Franklin. Cumberland Kayak offers shuttle service from The Park at Harlinsdale Farm to Eastern Flank Battlefield Park for a 1-2 hour float down the Harpeth River. Bridges, blue herons, turtles, and kingfishers, highlight the route. If you want to venture out of Franklin, Cumberland Kayak offers a Nashville Skyline and Waterfalls routes as well.