The best things to do in Franklin
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Maddy's Playhouse
EntertainmentMaddy's Playhouse is Spring Hill’s 4,000+ sq ft indoor haven with a dedicated infant and toddler zone, a custom multi-story climber,…
Maddy's Playhouse
EntertainmentLongview Recreation Center
EntertainmentLongview Recreation Center has the whole setup, from indoor and outdoor pools to a gymnasium, wellness center, racquetball, an indoor…
Longview Recreation Center
EntertainmentCheekwood Golf Club
EntertainmentNeed a fast, feel-good loop without leaving Franklin? Cheekwood Golf Club serves up a par-33 track with smooth Champion Bermuda greens,…
Cheekwood Golf Club
EntertainmentBrentwood Splash Park
EntertainmentBecause sometimes sprinklers in the yard just don’t cut it, Brentwood Splash Park brings a 10,000 square foot interactive playground with…
Brentwood Splash Park
EntertainmentLittle Course at Conner Lane
EntertainmentDesigned by Bob Cupp and Hall of Famer Tom Kite, Little Course at Conner Lane serves up a legit short game test for experienced players…
Little Course at Conner Lane
EntertainmentWesthaven Golf Club
EntertainmentWesthaven Golf Club is an Arthur Hills 18 set on a core layout with no homes, so it's just you, zoysia fairways, TifEagle greens, Harpeth…
Westhaven Golf Club
EntertainmentGallery 202
EntertainmentSet inside historic Clouston Hall, Gallery 202 showcases works by local and regional artists, from paintings and sculpture to art glass,…
Gallery 202
EntertainmentFranklin Splash Park
EntertainmentWhen temps spike, Franklin Splash Park at the Franklin Recreation Complex is the easy, no-fuss spot to let the kids splash while you chill.…
Franklin Splash Park
EntertainmentVanderbilt Legends Club
EntertainmentVanderbilt Legends Club is a private home base for your game with golf, instruction, fitness, dining, and member events all in one place.…
Vanderbilt Legends Club
EntertainmentFranklin Family Entertainment Center
EntertainmentFranklin Family Entertainment Center packs 24 lanes, Hwy 66 mini-bowling, a huge arcade, and cosmic bowling that turns the lights down and…
Franklin Family Entertainment Center
EntertainmentOld Natchez Country Club
EntertainmentSunset views, a challenging course, and 6 clay courts meet a junior Olympic pool with slide, Tap Room or Grille Room dining at Old Natchez…
Old Natchez Country Club
EntertainmentSky Zone Trampoline Park
EntertainmentChain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
EntertainmentSoar Adventure Tower
EntertainmentSoar Adventure Tower packs over 110 ropes course obstacles across four levels, letting you choose easy, moderate, or difficult and craft a…
Soar Adventure Tower
EntertainmentFirstBank Amphitheater
EntertainmentCraving live music without the downtown hassle? FirstBank Amphitheater is Music City in The Country, serving a late-summer lineup like TLC…
FirstBank Amphitheater
EntertainmentTemple Hills Country Club
EntertainmentTemple Hills Country Club pairs 27 holes of Leon Howard golf with tennis, pickleball, and a summer-worthy pool, plus easygoing eats and…
Temple Hills Country Club
EntertainmentFranklin Bridge Golf Club
EntertainmentFranklin Bridge Golf Club delivers an 18-hole track with legit practice facilities, on-site instruction and fittings, and a laid-back River…
Franklin Bridge Golf Club
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