Guidebook for Franklin
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local pub food right downtown Franklin! We love this place, but be prepared to wait...it's a busy place!
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McCreary's Irish Pub and Eatery
414 Main StGreat local pub food right downtown Franklin! We love this place, but be prepared to wait...it's a busy place!
Food Scene
Only open from 11-2, this place has great home-cooked casseroles and amazing pie. Don't miss out on their fruit tea either!
Dumplin's of Franklin
428 Main StreetOnly open from 11-2, this place has great home-cooked casseroles and amazing pie. Don't miss out on their fruit tea either!
Gourmet pizza at it's finest! Right on the Franklin square, this place has great indoor and outdoor dining options.
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Mellow Mushroom
317 Main StreetGourmet pizza at it's finest! Right on the Franklin square, this place has great indoor and outdoor dining options.
Major hang out for some of your favorite celebs. Never a dull moment here
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Starbucks
438 Main StMajor hang out for some of your favorite celebs. Never a dull moment here
This place is a must do while you're downtown Franklin! Make sure to catch the grill open from 11-2 and the homemade lemon bars are killer! There is also free wifi here.
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Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave SThis place is a must do while you're downtown Franklin! Make sure to catch the grill open from 11-2 and the homemade lemon bars are killer! There is also free wifi here.
Great place to get an old fashioned Southern brunch. They also have an oyster happy hour that's awesome!
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55 South
403 Main StGreat place to get an old fashioned Southern brunch. They also have an oyster happy hour that's awesome!
If you love make-it-yourself froyo...this is the HOTTEST place in Franklin!! They have late summer hours to boot!
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Sweet Cece's
500 W Main StIf you love make-it-yourself froyo...this is the HOTTEST place in Franklin!! They have late summer hours to boot!
We love Thai food and sushi, and this place has great options close by. Make sure to try the crab bang if you're a sushi fan!
Koi Sushi & Thai
102 Lumber DrWe love Thai food and sushi, and this place has great options close by. Make sure to try the crab bang if you're a sushi fan!
If you are looking for an amazing hole-in-the-wall place to grab great Mexican food, this is the place! Make sure to head over early and to expect a crowd. This is a VERY popular place!
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Pueblo Real
1340 W Main StIf you are looking for an amazing hole-in-the-wall place to grab great Mexican food, this is the place! Make sure to head over early and to expect a crowd. This is a VERY popular place!
Brand new to Franklin, this New Mexican joint has great green chili enchiladas and house margaritas. They also have a great patio and free valet.
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Sopapilla's
1109 Davenport BlvdBrand new to Franklin, this New Mexican joint has great green chili enchiladas and house margaritas. They also have a great patio and free valet.
This tiny restaurant is tucked into downtown Nashville in the Germantown neighborhood. A favorite hang out for foodies, locals, and celebs, this place (and pizza) is a must!
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City House
1222 4th Ave NThis tiny restaurant is tucked into downtown Nashville in the Germantown neighborhood. A favorite hang out for foodies, locals, and celebs, this place (and pizza) is a must!
Best Thai in Nashville! It may look a little sketchy, but their red curry and pad Thai are the best around. Also...the service is amazing and the prices are perfect.
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Thai Phooket
207 Woodland StBest Thai in Nashville! It may look a little sketchy, but their red curry and pad Thai are the best around. Also...the service is amazing and the prices are perfect.
If you are a sushi fan, this is the place for you. Upscale through and through, this place serves the best sushi that we've ever had. Make sure to get the V2 edamame and the mochi ice cream also!
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Virago
1120 McGavock StIf you are a sushi fan, this is the place for you. Upscale through and through, this place serves the best sushi that we've ever had. Make sure to get the V2 edamame and the mochi ice cream also!
Great place with an outdoor patio and live music, Sambuca is a great place for food and hanging out. We LOVE Sambuca!
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Sambuca
601 12th Ave SGreat place with an outdoor patio and live music, Sambuca is a great place for food and hanging out. We LOVE Sambuca!
Arts & Culture
The newly renovated theater shows older movies that change by the week and also have live shows regularly. This is a very charming piece of Franklin history that is fun to visit.
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Franklin Theatre
419 Main StThe newly renovated theater shows older movies that change by the week and also have live shows regularly. This is a very charming piece of Franklin history that is fun to visit.
Shopping
For those of you who are interested, Franklin is known for their antique malls. They are grouped together in a general area downtown and you can walk to each with a guided map that you can pick up!
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Franklin Antique Mall
251 2nd Ave SFor those of you who are interested, Franklin is known for their antique malls. They are grouped together in a general area downtown and you can walk to each with a guided map that you can pick up!
Express
1800 Galleria BlvdIf you need a little retail therapy, this is where to go.
Everyone loves a great Urban Outfitters! (and you can find Anthropolgie in Green Hills as well)
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Urban Outfitters
405 12th Ave SEveryone loves a great Urban Outfitters! (and you can find Anthropolgie in Green Hills as well)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1566 W McEwen DrThe only Whole Foods in Franklin
I wish this place was closer, but alas, Green Hills gets it. There is no wine sold here, but they do have great groceries and beer!
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Trader Joe's
90 White Bridge RdI wish this place was closer, but alas, Green Hills gets it. There is no wine sold here, but they do have great groceries and beer!