Free things to do in Franklin

Outdoors

The Park at Harlinsdale Farm

200-acre public park on a historic horse farm, with hiking trails, a dog park & a sports arena.

Outdoors

Jim Warren Park

This park features a variety of sports fields, plus a playground, fishing pond, skate park & trail.

Sports & Recreation

Franklin Bridge Golf Club

Public golf facility offering an 18-hole course, a practice area, a clubhouse & picturesque views.

Outdoors

Crockett Park

This 164-acre park features an amphitheater, sports fields, a historic events space & a playground.

Outdoors

Pinkerton Park

Public recreation area with walking trails, picnic pavilions & extensive playground equipment.

Shopping

The Factory at Franklin

Old stove factory, now a hip mall with local boutiques, eateries, events & a weekly farmers' market.

Outdoors

Marcella Vivrette Smith Park

Vast farm property featuring walking trails, forested wildlife habitats & a 19th-century mansion.

Outdoors

Jackson Falls

Arts & Culture

Carnton

Cotton plantation that was a Civil War battle site in 1864, with tours of the house & grounds.

Outdoors

Granny White Park

Outdoor activity place with lighted tennis courts & baseball diamonds, plus a playground & pavilion.

Arts & Culture

Lotz House

Guided tours are offered at this stately Civil War–era house with antiques & art, plus a gift shop.

Outdoors

Aspen Grove Park

Forested park offering a creekside loop trail, children's playground & picnic pavilion on 14 acres.

Outdoors

Eastern Flank Battle Field Park

Park sited on the grounds of a Civil War battle with 110-acres of fields, shade trees & trails.

Arts & Culture

Battle Of Franklin - Civil War Museum

Arts & Culture

The Franklin Theatre

Restored historic movie house with a full bar & concessions hosting a variety of music & drama acts.

Arts & Culture

Carter House

Guided tours of a restored 1830s home that was used as a Civil War command post.

Family

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

Arts & Culture

FirstBank Amphitheater