Guidebook for Franklin
Arts & Culture
Its the only one of its kind in the world and is stunning with a beautiful park and awesome indoor statue of Athena holding Nike. Traveling art exhibit, historical display of the history of the Parthenon. Cheap entry fee. Closed Mondays. There are also occasional events in the park.
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I-Parthenon
2500 West End AveIts the only one of its kind in the world and is stunning with a beautiful park and awesome indoor statue of Athena holding Nike. Traveling art exhibit, historical display of the history of the Parthenon. Cheap entry fee. Closed Mondays. There are also occasional events in the park.
Civil War-era plantation home. Very interesting. You can access some of the grounds for free and visit the horses for free.
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Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeCivil War-era plantation home. Very interesting. You can access some of the grounds for free and visit the horses for free.
President Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson's home. Quite interesting.
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Hermitage
4580 Rachels LnPresident Andrew "Old Hickory" Jackson's home. Quite interesting.
Parks & Nature
There is an awesome splash pad and occasional special free events.
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Nashville Public Square Park
There is an awesome splash pad and occasional special free events.
Tons of geese, birds and squirrels to feed. A big pond with trail surrounding. Lots of picnic space. Tons of green lawn space. Playground. The Parthenon is a very unique backdrop.
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Centennial Park
2500 West End AveTons of geese, birds and squirrels to feed. A big pond with trail surrounding. Lots of picnic space. Tons of green lawn space. Playground. The Parthenon is a very unique backdrop.
Essentials
Kroger
411 Whitman RdLots of organic choices and tons of beer and wine
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar with spectacular view of Nashville
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The Westin Nashville
807 Clark PlRooftop bar with spectacular view of Nashville
Dinner and a show on a boat. Goes to Nashville and turns around. Book in advance.
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General Jackson Showboat
2812 Opryland DrDinner and a show on a boat. Goes to Nashville and turns around. Book in advance.
Its spelled Skullz with a z. Last I checked, there's an awesome cabaret show with live music. Bar, food.
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Skull's Rainbow Room
222 Printers AlleyIts spelled Skullz with a z. Last I checked, there's an awesome cabaret show with live music. Bar, food.
Food Scene
Quaint little old-fashioned style bakery and sandwich shop. Loaves of bread, pies, etc. Free parking in nearby garage.
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Merridee's Breadbasket
110 4th Ave SQuaint little old-fashioned style bakery and sandwich shop. Loaves of bread, pies, etc. Free parking in nearby garage.
Wildly popular. Make reservations. There are other locations as well.
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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Downtown Franklin
120 4th Ave SWildly popular. Make reservations. There are other locations as well.
Bakery and Cafe with sandwiches and salads and soups.
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Puffy Muffin Brentwood
229 Franklin RdBakery and Cafe with sandwiches and salads and soups.
Tavern
1904 BroadwaySo popular for brunch. Long lines.
Rainforest Cafe
353 Opry Mills DrLots of fun for kids and descent food.
Awesome veggie burger but I go for the scenery. So cool.
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I-Aquarium Restaurant
516 Opry Mills DrAwesome veggie burger but I go for the scenery. So cool.
Entertainment & Activities
At Cool Springs mall. The coolest bowling alley I've ever seen. Try to get a lane in the private room. Great appetizers and drinks menu.
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Kings Bowl
1910 Galleria BlvdAt Cool Springs mall. The coolest bowling alley I've ever seen. Try to get a lane in the private room. Great appetizers and drinks menu.
Amazing indoor park with paths, waterfalls, fountains, dining, boat ride. Spectacular at Christmas. Locals call it the "Opryland Hotel". Opryland was an amusement park which once stood where the Opry Mills Mall now stands.
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Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland DrAmazing indoor park with paths, waterfalls, fountains, dining, boat ride. Spectacular at Christmas. Locals call it the "Opryland Hotel". Opryland was an amusement park which once stood where the Opry Mills Mall now stands.
Dave & Buster's
540 Opry Mills DrLoud, crowded, fun
Sightseeing
Pedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian BridgeGreat view of the city
Between 1st and 5th Avenues - more no-cover live music venues than you can shake a stick at! Please bring cash and tip the musicians - they are playing for free. Last call is around 2:30AM. You get kicked out around 2:45AM. Play it safe - take Uber or Lyft.
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Broadway
BroadwayBetween 1st and 5th Avenues - more no-cover live music venues than you can shake a stick at! Please bring cash and tip the musicians - they are playing for free. Last call is around 2:30AM. You get kicked out around 2:45AM. Play it safe - take Uber or Lyft.
Location of many record labels, recording studios and music industry offices.
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Music Row
Location of many record labels, recording studios and music industry offices.
Pedal, sight-see and drink beer simultaneously while yelling and screaming for no reason.
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Nashville Pedal Tavern
1504 Demonbreun StPedal, sight-see and drink beer simultaneously while yelling and screaming for no reason.
Pedal, sight-see and drink beer simultaneously while yelling and screaming for no reason.
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Sprocket Rocket
535 Lafayette StPedal, sight-see and drink beer simultaneously while yelling and screaming for no reason.