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.
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.
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.
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
The pride and joy of Nashville residents and hallowed ground for country music fans the world over.
Nissan Stadium
Catch an event at Nissan Stadium during your trip to Nashville. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Guided Tour of the Lotz House Civil War Museum
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Natchez Trace Parkway
Private Arrington Wine and Franklin Dine Tour from Nashville
Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular A Christmas Wonderland Tour
Grand Ole Opry Admission Ticket
Madame Tussauds Nashville: Celebrity Wax Museum Tickets
Top hotels in Historic Downtown Franklin
Placemakr Premier SoBro
Staff was very friendly and helpful, location was a 5 minute walk to Broadway and restaurants, parking was attached to hotel. Will never stay anywhere else when visiting Nashville.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Airport/Opryland
Great stay, convenient and breakfast was lovely
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown
Brief overnight visit, location was great for trip and staff were friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville - Music City Center
The bed was fine, chair in room needed cleaned, carpet could use shampooing, need better cleaning around the bathtub fixtures. Breakfast was good, they have fresh made omelets.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG
Room was clean, breakfast was good, staff was very helpful and friendly. Annoying was the out of order elevators, 2 out of 3. And it was off putting to see most of the upper exterior Holiday Inn signs dysfuntional. Evoked 2 star hotel vibe, and the staff etc mentioned above doesn't deserve that. ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown
We really enjoyed our 2-night stay at the Motto. Very clean and a fabulous little restaurant. Great location, close, but a little away from the loudness of Broadway. Rooms are small, but we knew that. Our only complaint were the blinds. They didn’t block enough light out, so bring eye masks.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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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 Lane Motor Museum or The Fairgrounds Nashville.
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.
