Shopping
Dillard
Antiques and primitives
Food Scene
Simple, pure, home made food. Eat in, take out, or take home prepared foods to cook at home (our favorite).
Half Past
623 E Main StSimple, pure, home made food. Eat in, take out, or take home prepared foods to cook at home (our favorite).
Great local ingredients, regional foods with a foodie flair
39 locals recommend
Root and Barrel Kitchen & Bar
77 East Main StreetGreat local ingredients, regional foods with a foodie flair
Kountry Kitchen
351 Carolina Mountain DrDelicious country breakfasts
Best Cheeseburger in Franklin. I went on a search late winter/early spring 2016 and tried cheeseburgers at 10 different establishments. Boiler Room is the best. Second is Stamey's, a simple diner with great cheeseburgers (and really good breakfasts)
The Boiler Room Steak House
1024 Georgia RoadBest Cheeseburger in Franklin. I went on a search late winter/early spring 2016 and tried cheeseburgers at 10 different establishments. Boiler Room is the best. Second is Stamey's, a simple diner with great cheeseburgers (and really good breakfasts)
Stamey's Cafe
1111 E Main StBreakfast and lunch diner.
Fine dining. This may be the highest quality restaurant in Franklin, with Root & Barrel a close second.
98 locals recommend
Caffè Rel
459 E Main StFine dining. This may be the highest quality restaurant in Franklin, with Root & Barrel a close second.
The Dillard House Restaurant
768 Franklin StFine family style dining
City Restaurant
1251 East Main StreetCountry cooking for breakfast, lunch, dinner
Main Street Gazebo station
28 E Main StDog friendly local brewery. Just outside the brewery is a food truck with good eats.
117 locals recommend
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main StDog friendly local brewery. Just outside the brewery is a food truck with good eats.
Everything Else
Franklin ABC Board
175 Macon Plaza DrNearest liquor store
Entertainment & Activities
Short train rides for kids/families, and longer, more scenic rides for older children and adults. Option to have dinner n the train. We found the food to be unexpectedly good.
305 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StShort train rides for kids/families, and longer, more scenic rides for older children and adults. Option to have dinner n the train. We found the food to be unexpectedly good.
Arts & Culture
Scottish Tartans Museum
86 E Main StParks & Nature
Simple park, mostly for walking along the river. Great place for a dog walk; includes a dog park.
36 locals recommend
Little Tennessee River Greenway
573 E Main StSimple park, mostly for walking along the river. Great place for a dog walk; includes a dog park.
Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald RdGorgeous long-range views on clear days. Hiking.
Essentials
Ingles Market
1257 Georgia RdClosest grocery store. 4.8 miles/9 minutes away.
Walmart Supercenter
135 Town Center LoopSupercenter with grocery and standard WalMart shopping