The best arts & culture spots in Franklin

6 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Carnton

Arts & Culture

Swap your usual routine for an hour of living history at Carnton, the 1826 farm that sat at the heart of Franklin’s 1864 battle. From…

1345 Eastern Flank Cir · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Swap your usual routine for an hour of living history at Carnton, the 1826 farm that sat at the heart of Franklin’s 1864 battle. From classic house and behind-the-scenes tours to a powerful Slavery & the Enslaved Tour and Tennessee’s only All Men Are Created Equal Tour, it’s time well spent.”

From the Franklin newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Carter House

Arts & Culture

Guided tours of a restored 1830s home that was used as a Civil War command post.

125 W Fowlkes St

“Guided tours of a restored 1830s home that was used as a Civil War command post.”

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Battle Of Franklin - Civil War Museum

Arts & Culture

Battle-site, featuring a preserved house and informative tours.

125 W Fowlkes St

“Battle-site, featuring a preserved house and informative tours.”

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Lotz House

Arts & Culture

Guided tours are offered at this stately Civil War–era house with antiques & art, plus a gift shop.

1111 Columbia Ave

“Guided tours are offered at this stately Civil War–era house with antiques & art, plus a gift shop.”

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The Franklin Theatre

Arts & Culture

Restored historic movie house with a full bar & concessions hosting a variety of music & drama acts.

419 Main St

“Restored historic movie house with a full bar & concessions hosting a variety of music & drama acts.”

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The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN

Arts & Culture

Enjoyable events focused on murder-mystery comedies for which attendees dine and try to solve the crime.

700 Cool Springs Blvd

“Enjoyable events focused on murder-mystery comedies for which attendees dine and try to solve the crime.”

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