Attractions

Arrington Vineyards & Winery is centrally located to Franklin and Nashville.  The unique Tasting Lodge, built from rustic timbers and Tennessee fieldstone, affords breathtaking views of the rolling hills and  beautiful countryside.Complimentary tastings are available in the rustic tasting lodge to visitors over twenty-one years of... MORE >>

The Boiling Spring Academy is a restored two-story school house built in 1832. The Academy opened in 1833 as a private school for boys of wealthy landowners and became a public school in 1887. The restored schoolhouse is now owned by the City of Brentwood and is located in Primm Park. The Park is the site of two National Register properties:... MORE >>

Home to the New York Times bestseller, The Widow of the South, this elegant plantation home became a makeshift field hospital during the fierce Battle of Franklin. Carnton Plantation offers daily tours of the beautifully restored mansion, ornamental gardens, and the largest privately owned Confederate cemetery in the country.The new Fleming... MORE >>

The Carter House, built in 1830, was the epicenter of the Civil War’s Battle of Franklin. Daily tours include video presentation, museum, and guided tour of the farmhouse and grounds.Admission: yesGROUPS: Groups enjoy touring the Carter House. Large groups would be divided into smaller groups for tour. Recommend McLemore House and Carnton Plantation tours as add-ons. 

Located in Brentwood's Crockett Park, the Cool Springs House was originally built in 1830 as a two-room log home.  Major additions and renovations have turned the log home into a beautifully restored house and grounds. Not open to the public for tours.

Built circa 1929, The historic Factory is  a complex of 11 depression-era factory buildings which have been renovated into one of Tennessee's most unique shopping, dining, and entertainment venues!  Restaurants, antiques shops, art galleries, one-of-a-kind retail stores, culinary school, theater, working artisans, farmer’s market... MORE >>

Fort Granger, built in 1862 by Union troops as afederal post and signaling station, is accessible by short hike fromFranklin's Pinkerton Park. A walking trail leads to an overlook of the south part of the city. Surrounding the perimeter of the site are trenches dug by Civil WarTroops.