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Circa Grill

Homestead Manor

Preservation Park

This gorgeous park has been preserved as the spot where the Battle of Thompson’s Station took place on March 5, 1863. Today, it’s a lovely place for a walk through Williamson County’s pastoral countryside and includes one of the best hilltop overlooks you’ll find in the state. A plaque at Preservation Park tells the story of the five-hour battle that was fought here, which ended in defeat for the Union Army.

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Cigar Station

Vintage 615

Rippa Villa

Spring Hill Battlefield

aMuse'um Children's Museum

Historic Downtown Columbia Public Square

President James K. Polk Home and Museum

Maury County MuleFest

Saint Johns Church

Rattle and Snap Plantation

Mt Pleasant Grille

Mt. Pleasant History Museum

Clayborne Chapel AME Church

Williamsport lakes, Whippoorwill

Kindred Farm

Papa Boudreaux's Cajun Cafe

Santa Fe Diner

Creekview Farm Retreat Bed and Breakfast

Forest Gully Farms

Leipers Fork Market

The Spa at Leipers Fork

Relax and recharge at The Spa at Leiper’s Fork, tucked in the heart of the historic village. Enjoy custom facials, massages, and other treatments using products made exclusively for their guests. Be sure to grab some of their bath and skincare favorites to bring the calm home with you. Book your treatments ahead via their website!

Visitor Experience Tip: Arrive early as parking can be limited. The spa has client parking in the back, and there’s also free street parking available, as well as a PMC-managed lot that offers easy pay-by-phone access.

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The Country Boy Restaurant

Open since 1968, The Country Boy is the oldest diner in Williamson County. Here, you’ll find big country breakfasts as well as Southern favorites like fried chicken, fried catfish, and fried okra.

Visitor Experience Tip: Check out their speakeasy, The Tornado Room, located directly below The Country Boy, to catch live music from local artists and sip on some specialty drinks.

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Fox & Locke

Established in 1947, Fox & Locke has been a Leiper’s Fork staple for over 75 years. Once a classic country grocery, today it’s known for Southern meals and unforgettable live music. Even stars like Carrie Underwood have popped in to perform.

Visitor Experience Tip: There's lots of fun happening at Fox & Locke! Live shows are Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, with a popular open mic event each Thursday. Tickets often sell out and can be purchased online in advance.

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Leiper's Fork Distillery

Leiper's Fork Distillery is honored to bring back a lost art and history to Williamson County - a county that has always put its history and heritage at the forefront. Because of this, Leiper's Fork Distillery pledges to their distilling forefathers and patrons to pour their heart and soul into every drop of whiskey they make. The Distillery has assembled a team of individuals who share a passion for the history and heritage of Tennessee whiskey. Typical of many small batch distilleries, Leiper's Fork Distillery is family-owned and operated. Tours are available at Leiper's Fork Distillery and include a sampling of whiskey in their tasting room. While you're there, check out their merchandise and take a souvenir (or two!) home with you.

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Leipers Fork Lawn Chair Theater

The Pick-it Fence

White's Mercantile Franklin

The Copper Fox Gallery

The Copper Fox is a fine artisan gallery nestled in a meticulously restored 1860’s home located in Leiper’s Fork that showcases over 90 artists from across the Southeast. The uptown gallery features original pieces of pottery, jewelry, handmade furniture, ceramics, blown glass, paintings, and a mix of charm and welcoming spirit found only in the South.

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 - 4 p.m. (closed Mondays)

Visitor Experience Tip: The Copper Fox hosts pop-up events. Check out their website’s events calendar for sculpture demos, print demonstrations, craft celebrations, and more interactive fun.

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Leiper's Creek Gallery

Located in the heart of Leiper’s Fork, Leiper’s Creek Gallery showcases a mix of art styles with pieces ranging from realistic to abstract and even sculpture. All featured artists are well-known and have unique styles and strong talent.

Visitor Experience Tip: Enjoy the gallery's distinctly Southern front porch and fire pit perfect for gathering. In the back, their “Lawnchair Theatre” hosts well-known music acts, community events, and a family-friendly summer movie series. Be sure to check their website for upcoming events.

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David Arms Gallery

Turn the corner as you enter into Leiper’s Fork and you’ll be greeted by an art gallery in a most unexpected place: a barn. David Arms Gallery is the only place where local artist David Arms’ original art can be viewed and where the full line of products can be seen that are inspired by his work. The old barn has been renovated in a way that pays tribute to its roots and plays a vital role in the charming village of Leiper’s Fork.

Visitor Experience Tip: Looking for unique paper goods you can't find anywhere else? Look no further than David Arms' stationery, where you can shop notecards, books, bookmarks, journals, notepads, and even wrapping paper.

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Franklin Farmers Market

Enjoy homegrown delights at the Franklin Farmers Market at the Factory with nearly 100 vendors offering fresh produce, cheeses, herbs, flowers, and handmade goods. All of the staples you need will be there and then some!

Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Visitor Experience Tip: You're just a two-minute walk from the first hand-carved carousel produced by one person in over one hundred years. Hop on a uniquely crafted animal and go for a ride—all while supporting charities in Williamson County and honoring the artistry of Ken Means!

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The Factory at Franklin

Built in 1929, The Factory at Franklin occupies the buildings that once served at the Dortch Stove Works, Magic Chef, and later the Jamison Bedding Company. A member of the National Register of Historic Places, The Factory at Franklin today has transformed into a diverse, vibrant shopping and entertainment complex.

Landmark Booksellers | Franklin, Tennessee

Landmark Booksellers is housed in one of the oldest remaining buildings in Franklin, and the earliest example of Greek Revival architecture in Tennessee. After the Battle of Franklin, the building was used as a field hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers. Today Landmark Booksellers is one of the leading independent booksellers in the South, who's owners were the inspiration for the New York Times bestselling novel by Karen Kingsbury, The Bridge.

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Mistletoe Farm

Gentry Farm

Select dates September 28 - October 28: Visit the pumpkin patch at this century-old farm, an essential Franklin fall tradition!

McLemore House

Built by former enslaved person Harvey McLemore, McLemore House was owned by the McLemore family from 1880 until 1997. After its construction, it became a centerpiece of Franklin’s Hard Bargain neighborhood, where Black middle-class families built homes for themselves and flourished. The home is now the McLemore House African American Museum and is periodically open for tours covering the family’s journey from slavery to freedom to the struggle for civil rights and equality under the law.

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Lotz House

Built in 1858 by German immigrant and master craftsman Johann Albert Lotz, this lovely four-columned home was built in the Greek Revival style. It served as a showcase for Lotz’s woodworking abilities and includes three carved fireplaces and a solid black walnut handrail on the curved staircase at the front of the home. Lotz was opposed to slavery and built the house himself at a time when slave labor was responsible for most of the area’s finer homes. Lotz House is now open to the public for guided tours, giving visitors the opportunity to hear how the young Lotz family survived during the Battle of Franklin and to see rare and unusual items from the home’s extensive collection of furniture and period artifacts.

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Carter House

Carter House is a historic home that was used as a headquarters for the U.S. Army during the Battle of Franklin, which took place on November 30, 1864. Visitors learn about the Carter family, their experience sheltering in their cellar during the battle, and about a nation divided over the institution of slavery.

Confederate Cemetery

Carnton Visitors Center

Franklin Public Square

On May Day 1907, construction began on an interurban commuter railway to connect Franklin and Nashville, which was completed over a year later on Christmas Eve, 1908. The Nashville-Franklin Interurban ran from May 1909 until November 1941 as an electric trolley. Better roads and the automobile eventually drove the Interurban out of business. This unique venue made its last run on November 9, 1941.

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Battle Of Franklin - Civil War Museum

The Franklin Theatre

Select dates November - December: Throughout November and December, The Franklin Theatre will host screenings of family-friendly holiday classics such as National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, Scrooged, The Polar Express, and more!

Franklin on Foot

The best way to experience Main Street's architecture, the local history and the interesting stories of the past is a guided walking tour with Franklin on Foot Tours. There are so many different walking tours you can choose like Classic Franklin, Haunted Franklin, Ghosts of the Battlefield at the Lotz House, Murder and Mayhem on Main Street, Civil War in Franklin, I Spy Downtown Franklin and others.

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Franklin Downtown Historic District