Franklin, Ky. – A small town with a big heart!

Franklin, Kentucky is a small town with a big heart! If you love bourbon, live horse racing, shopping, gaming, art, history or if you are a foodie, you will love this town! Situated between Nashville, Tenn. and Bowling Green, Ky., on I-65, Franklin, Ky. sits in the heart of the south eastern United States. A small town between two cities, we have charm, southern hospitality and amazing food! With 10 hotels, a beautiful camp ground and several Air BnB’s, we can accommodate your every need. Visit the Fork in the Road, Dueling Grounds Distillery or the site where Johnny and June Cash were married.

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201 South Main Street P.O. Box 737 Franklin, Ky 42135

270-586-3040 866-531-2040

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Spring on Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

Great American Main Street

Franklin Hop Trolley by Grayling TN in Franklin, Tennessee. Photos by Nathan Zucker. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

The Franklin Hop Trolley Tour

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The Factory at Franklin

Natchez Trace Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

Natchez Trace Parkway

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Carter House

Rippavilla in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

Rippa Villa

Arrington Vineyards in Arrington, Tennessee. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

Arrington Vineyards

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Leiper’s Fork Distillery

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Mill Creek Brewing Co.

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Company Distilling at Thompson’s Station

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Curio Brewing Company

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The Franklin Theatre has been on Main Street since the early 1930s and today is considered one of, if not the, best 300 music venue in the world. Photo Courtesy Visit Franklin.

The Franklin Theatre

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Franklin Walking Tours

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Welcome Center in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

Spring Hill Welcome Center

Antique Mall in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

Spring Hill Antique Mall

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We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym

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Soar Adventure Tower

Alpacas at Mistletoe Farm in Franklin, Tennessee. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

Mistletoe Farm

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Bowie Park & Nature Center

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Third Coast Clay Ceramic Studio

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Noble Springs Dairy

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary in Brentwood, Tennessee. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary

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Morning Glory Orchard

Wheeler’s Raid Distillery in Nolensville, TN. Courtesy of Visit Franklin.

Wheeler’s Raid Distillery

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