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Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin is a city in and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. About 21 miles (34 km) south of Nashville, it is one of the principal cities of the Nashville metropolitan area and Middle Tennessee.

Type CityMetro Area Population 83,454

Why go

  • City in Tennessee, United States.
  • Served by Maury County Airport (MRC).

History

Franklin is a city in and the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. About 21 miles (34 km) south of Nashville, it is one of the principal cities of the Nashville metropolitan area and Middle Tennessee. As of 2020, its population was 83,454. It is the seventh-most populous city in Tennessee.

Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1911 Mallory Lane, Franklin, 37067-8224 · bk.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00 · 9100 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, 37067 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 203 Lathram Lane, Franklin, 37064 · chick-fil-a.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 9040 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, 37067 · pizza.dominos.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 1441 New Highway 96 West, Franklin, 37064 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:45-20:00 Features: takeaway · 401 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin, 37067 · locations.moes.com
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr 09:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 2430 Goose Creek Bypass, Franklin, 37064 · pandaexpress.com
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Sandwich, Bakery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 3046 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, 37064 · locations.panerabread.com
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Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We 08:00-01:00; Th-Fr 08:00-02:00; Sa 08:00-03:00; Su 08:00-01:00 Features: takeaway · 1710 Columbia Avenue, Franklin,… · locations.tacobell.com
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Asian, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-15:00, 16:30-22:00; Mo-Th 11:00-15:00, 16:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00 · 1709 Galleria… · ichiddofranklin.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 3064 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, 37064 · starbucks.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-22:00 · 105 International Drive, Franklin, 37067 · therutledge.co
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 3010 Mallory Lane, Franklin, 37067
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00+; Su 11:00-21:00 · 1722 Galleria Boulevard, Franklin
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 1726 Galleria Boulevard, Franklin
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Mediterranean, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway
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Japanese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway
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Mongolian Grill, Fast Food · Mongolian Grill fast food · locations.genghisgrill.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-18:00 · 1010 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, 37064 · stroudsbarbeque.com
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Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · 2021 Mallory Lane, Franklin, 37067 · greekcafegrills.com
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Bagel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · 320 Spring Creek Drive, Franklin, 37067
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00; Mo closed · 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064 · etchrestaurant.com
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Brewery, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · 94 E Main Street, Franklin, 37064
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Breakfast, Lunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-14:00 · 620 Frazier Drive, Franklin, 37067
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-21:00 · 8105 Moores Lane, Brentwood, 37027
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:30; Fr 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
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Frozen Yogurt, Restaurant · Frozen Yogurt restaurant · 500 West Main Street, Franklin, 37064
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Pastry, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Irish, Restaurant · Irish restaurant
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Southern, Bar, Restaurant · Southern/Bar restaurant · 120 4th Avenue South, Franklin, 37064
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Fast Food · fast food
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3400 Mallory Lane, Franklin, 37064 · culvers.com
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:00 · 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064 · jenis.com
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Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, 37064 · hattieb.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 3021 Mallory Lane, Franklin, 37067 · locations.papajohns.com
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Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 430 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin, 37067 · locations.chipotle.com
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Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-20:00
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo 08:00-21:00; Tu-We 08:00-21:30; Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:30; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 407… · restaurants.subway.com
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Airports

Nashville International Airport (BNA) 20 mi to the centre
Nashville, TN, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 47 destinations incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Denver… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 47 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport (MQY) 23 mi to the centre
278 Doug Warpoole Rd, Smyrna, TN 37167 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Maury County Airport (MRC) 28 mi to the centre
Columbia/Mount Pleasant, TN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Centerville Municipal Airport (GHM) 30 mi to the centre
Centerville, TN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Hunter Airport 15 mi to the centre
Columbia, TN, US
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Dripping Springs Farm Airport 21 mi to the centre
Burns, TN, US
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Where to stay

1317 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064 · bbonline.com
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1874 W McEwen Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 · druryhotels.com
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7100 Berry Farms Crossing, Franklin, TN 37064 · ihg.com
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3003 Longford Dr, Spring Hill, TN 37174 · ihg.com
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1305 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 · ihg.com
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3601 Mallory Ln, Franklin, TN 37067 · ihg.com
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1738 Carothers Pkwy, Brentwood, TN 37027 · ihg.com
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4206 Franklin Commons Ct, Franklin, TN 37067 · wyndhamhotels.com
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7101 Berry Farms Crossing, Franklin, TN 37064 · hilton.com
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8097 Moores Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027 · ihg.com
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5011 Aspen Grove Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 · marriott.com
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8078 Berry Farms Crossing, Franklin, TN 37064 · marriott.com
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1001 Knoll Top Ln, Franklin, TN 37067 · hilton.com
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3915 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37064 · redroof.com
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2200 Osage Lp, Franklin, TN 37064 · southalltn.com
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7153 S Springs Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 · marriott.com
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7086 Bakers Bridge Ave, Franklin, TN 37067 · marriott.com
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9150 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN 37067 · hilton.com
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7141 S Springs Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 · hilton.com
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107 International Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 · hilton.com
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4207 Franklin Commons Ct, Franklin, TN 37067 · wyndhamhotels.com
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1308 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064 · bestwestern.com
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6210 Hospitality Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 · choicehotels.com
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4201 Franklin Commons Ct, Franklin, TN 37067 · choicehotels.com
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4202 Franklin Commons Ct, Franklin, TN 37067 · choicehotels.com
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3366 Sweeney Hollow Rd, Franklin, TN 37064
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Maury County Airport (MRC); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Franklin, Tennessee. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Nashville, Tennessee · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135/145, 30 seats · Scheduled "hop-on" jet service from private terminals in the western US and Texas — no TSA lines.
Fractional, jet card · Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Challenger & Global · The largest private-jet operator in the world; fractional shares and the NetJets card, US and Europe.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Jet card, charter · Partner fleet · Jet cards and on-demand charter from Boston.

Tours & experiences

Walking Tour