Franklin: The Don'ts of Visiting Franklin, Tennessee

Heading to Nashville and looking for a good day trip? Well Franklin, TN is a great day trip from Nashville. A cute town with antiques, galleries, and fantastic food, Franklin gives you a very different feeling than Nashville. So here are the do's and don'ts of visiting Franklin, Tennessee.
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[frenchfan]

I was in Nashville and Franklin a few short weeks ago and yes, Mark is spot on. Franklin is one of the most quaint small towns in the whole U . S. There is so much culture and small town charm here that this town will take you back to a simpler time. Historically speaking, I would highly recommend that tourists visit the antebellum Carter House just down the road. The house has plenty of original bullet holes from the Civil War.

[lukelouis]

I lived in Franklin for over 30 years. It is a rare and beautiful town.

[claire_leah]

I’ve lived in both Franklin and Nashville for the past 4 years and this video is spot on. Funny that you mentioned Dolly because I live around 15 minutes away from her Brentwood mansion on Crockett Road. I had no clue that the place was hers until a driver from the mechanic shop that worked on my car pointed it out to me one day.
As crazy as the housing prices are here now thanks to so many CA and northern folks moving here in droves, all you have to do is look around and explore to see why this area is so desirable in the first place.

[TheGymnast]

OMG! You did a video on my town! Yeah! It is a beautiful town...we love it here. Glad you came Mark.

[musiccrazy]

I live in Nashville and I love Franklin. Make sure you check out Meridee's Bread Basket, so good.

[BrysonAndrewDavis]

Absolutely love living in Franklin. Great video

[beckyfarrington]

I lived in Brentwood for a decade and taught the second half of my career in the excellent WIlliamson County. schools. My position took me all over the county, including Franklin and Leiper’s a few times. WillCo is an amazing area. There’s so much more to see in the County. Nolensville in the northeastern corner is growing very rapidly. It boasts some quaint stores like Franklin. Although bigger than Leiper’s, it is much smaller than Franklin. From there, drive south on Nolensville Road to Arrington, where the beautiful Arrington Vineyards offer beautiful views, wine tastings, and lots of events. Every corner of Williamson County has something to over. I retired and moved out of state, but I still miss my hometown (Nashville) and Williamson County.

[rsjones]

We bought a house in Westhaven last year just a few miles up the road towards Leipers Fork.. Zero regrets and we 💕 LOVE, LOVE Franklin and it's southern charm!

Forget all the negative talk about CA, NJ and IL folks "moving in droves." Yes they are moving here, but most of them are running away from the crazy politics from where they came. So not all is lost and not all are "those" people, so be kind to them like a good southerner!

So far, everyone has been awesome! Very polite, friendly and generally just grateful to be here. Franklin IS a rare gem straight out of a Hallmark movie. And yes it's made many homeowners real estate millionaires. But that can also change as we are seeing now.

Basically don't come here with the goal to change it, just embrace the amazing way it is already and you will be just fine. We will never leave! Great video...👍

[JessCausey]

Also Castle Recording Studio is in Franklin. It was originally a summer home for AL Capone. It's a Recording studio and is also used for weddings.

[mazzin]

I loved visiting the Lotz family home. I was fortunate to visit on the day of a civil war re-enactment of the battle of Franklin complete with a general Grant lookalike. Loved it.

[TheRiotMTB]

Leiper’s Fork is a must. Best hidden gem around

[stephenbrand]

It's so weird to see the town where I grew up on this channel!! Nashville has epically failed when it comes to building any kind of decent public transit so it's about as walkable and well planned as a tiny Houston. That's a big part of why the suburban counties have been the primary drivers of growth over the past few decades and also why Nashville will never be the city it could've been instead of an overpriced traffic nightmare that pushes people further and further away. If you live in the region you will get used to the rather ridiculous "It City" moniker and hear plenty of talk of not wanting to be the "next Atlanta." But don't worry, Nashville has already blown its opportunity to be even half as big and important as Atlanta.

[sianashley-tait]

My sister has just moved there from the uk and arrived yesterday

[anderswiik]

Love it.We're actually moving to Franklin in August, can't wait 🍹🍹🍹

[denigmarltw]

For hotels stay in Cool Springs right across the Interstate from Franklin. Also Brentwood has hotels as well along the Interstate. I like the Berry Farm Area😁.

[douglaspalma]

I'm from Nashville and this video is spot on.

[nashscan]

Lived in Nashville / Franklin area my entire life. One of the most important distinctions between the two cities is the crime rate. Franklin is VERY safe. Crime in Nashville has gotten out of control. Smart move to set up base camp in Franklin and just visit Nashville.

[bestyoutubechannelever]

Don't: Try to buy a house in Franklin...unless you're a millionaire.

Tennessee resident here.

[UXmatt]

Don't forget to go to Hewitt's Garden Center in Franklin. That place is amazing.

[TierraFashion]

I always enjoy your videos on Nashville. I have lived in Franklin for over 10 years, and I think everything you said was well put. I think people should visit Pinkerton park. It is right before you get to downtown Franklin, and it has some historic stuff in it plus just an overall nice park. Normally, (Prior to COVID) there would always be festivals in downtown Franklin during a weekend in October (the pumpkin fest), December (Charles Dickson's festival), and May. In April (Prior to COVID), there is always a huge fine arts festival that takes place in the factory, and it is open to the public. I am involved in choir and orchestra, and you can hear some great schools and some professionals perform all sorts of music from singing to bands to skits from plays and visual arts all for free. I would definitely look into those things because they are all free and nice ways to explore local talent and artistry in the area.