Franklin History &amp; Historic Sites

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Carnton

1826 Greek Revival plantation home turned battlefield hospital. Bloodstained floors, McGavock Cemetery, and deeply moving tours.

Carter House

The most battle-damaged building from the Civil War — 1,000+ bullet holes visible. The front-line story of the Battle of Franklin.

Lotz House

Master carpentry meets Civil War history. Ornate woodwork, battle damage, and the largest private Civil War collection in the South.

Downtown Franklin

(615) 794-5552

The Factory at Franklin

1929 stove factory turned creative hub. A century of Franklin's economic history preserved in industrial architecture.

The Factory at Franklin

Downtown Franklin Historic District

15-block National Register Historic District with over 150 contributing structures from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Downtown Franklin

Fort Granger Historic Site

Preserved Civil War earthwork with interpretive signs. Union fortification with commanding views over the battlefield.

Downtown Franklin

Eastern Flank Battlefield Park

110-acre battlefield park preserving the eastern flank of the Battle of Franklin. Walking trails with historical markers.

Winstead Hill Historic Site

Confederate assembly point before the Battle of Franklin. Monument and interpretive signs with panoramic battlefield views.

McGavock Cemetery

The largest private Confederate cemetery in the nation. 1,481 soldiers buried on the Carnton grounds. A powerful memorial.

(615) 794-0903

Battle of Franklin Trust

The organization preserving and interpreting the Battle of Franklin story across multiple historic sites and properties.