Historic Homes & Buildings

• Carnton Plantation (circa 1826)
  1345 Carnton Lane • Franklin, TN 37065
  615-794-0903
  Built by former Nashville Mayor, Randal McGavock, this plantation house was used as a hospital during one of the largest and deadliest battles of the War Between the States. The largest private Confederate cemetery in the country is also located at this site. more...  map

• Carter House (circa 1830)
  1140 Columbia Avenue • Franklin, TN 37065
  615-791-1861
  Evidence of the November 1864 Battle of Franklin is still noticeable today at this Registered National Historic Landmark that features innumerable bullet holes which scar the house and the surrounding structures. Tours are available throughout the year. more...  map

• McPhail Office
  209 East Main Street • Franklin, TN 37064
  615-790-0378
  This historic, tiny building was once used by Dr. Daniel McPhail for his medical practice, as well as by Union generals as their headquarters, and it now serves as a location for visitor information.  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Carnton Plantation
  1345 Carnton Lane • Franklin, TN 37064
  615-794-0903
  A National Historic Landmark and the final resting place of the Confederates killed during Battle of Franklin when the home was used as a field hospital, this plantation features a restored 1847 garden, slave cabin, smoke house, and a spring house. Adjoining the property is the largest, private Confederate cemetery in the nation.  map

• Fort Granger (circa 1862)
  405 Murfreesboro Road • Franklin, TN 37065
  Located at Pinkerton Park
  615-794-2103
  Built by Union troops during the Battle of Franklin, this fort ran by Major General Granger was later invaded during the war. The location provides spectacular views of Franklin.  map

Museums & Galleries

• Franklin Civil War Museum
  1111 Columbia Avenue • Franklin, TN 37065
  615-791-6533
  A large, privately owned museum that contains numerous collections of Confederate and Union artifacts, as well as a collection of Indian war artifacts.  map

• Southbound Trains
  1265 Columbia Avenue • Franklin, TN 37064
  615-599-5697
  Features over 5000 square feet of nothing but electric trains and railroad related items. Also home of 3 operating lay outs and the Tunnel Hill Museum & Model Railroad Club, Bruderville and toy trucks for kids.  more...  map