Activities

Reach out, touch the sky and let your cares float away with the wind. Participate in the ultimate fantasy and adventure of hot air ballooning with our FAA Certified Balloons and Pilots and join in with our professionally trained ground crews. Balloon rides are offered at sunrise and about two hours prior to sunset. Reservations are taken for... MORE >>

Home to the New York Times bestseller, The Widow of the South, this elegant plantation home became a makeshift field hospital during the fierce Battle of Franklin. Carnton Plantation offers daily tours of the beautifully restored mansion, ornamental gardens, and the largest privately owned Confederate cemetery in the country. The Fleming Visitor's... MORE >>

The Carter House, built in 1830, was the epicenter of the Civil War’s Battle of Franklin. Daily tours include video presentation, museum, and guided tour of the farmhouse and grounds.Admission: yesHours: Mon-Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun noon - 5pm(Closed most major holidays)GROUPS: Groups enjoy touring the Carter House. Large groups would be divided into... MORE >>

Enjoy our fantastic buffet dinner at Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre. It's the perfect complement to a wonderful Broadway-style show! “The Barn” was established in the early 1960’s as a franchise. Today, it is one of only two original “Barns” in the franchise. Chaffin’s is the second oldest professional dinner theatre in the nation and has welcomed... MORE >>

The Civil War in Franklin Guided Walking Tour offers a glimpse of civilians in Franklin who experienced want and need as well as heartbreak and loss during the entire Civil War era. Ordinary folks found themselves embroiled in a conflict that no one could have imagined. Some of the people you will meet include Dr. John Park, who was ordered to... MORE >>

Classic Franklin Guided Walking Tour provides an overview of Franklin's history, with something for everyone in the family. You'll get a glimpse into the lives of some of the town's most interesting people and gain an appreciation for some of the most historic buildings and the events that took place in them. You'll learn about a church for freed... MORE >>

Visit Financial Peace Plaza and watch Dave Ramsey live in studio from 1pm-4pm Monday through Thursday except for holidays. There's always a friendly face to greet you and answer your questions. Enjoy the on-site coffee shop and bookstore for the latest Financial Peace products.Small groups are welcome if you please book in advance. No admission charged.

Built circa 1929, The historic Factory is  a complex of 11 depression-era factory buildings which have been renovated into one of Tennessee's most unique shopping, dining, and entertainment venues!  Restaurants, antiques shops, art galleries, one-of-a-kind retail stores, culinary school, theater, working artisans, farmer’s market... MORE >>

The Harpeth River is a slow meandering river with a canopy of overhanging trees.A trip down the Harpeth River is not only a recreational outing, but an enlightening environmental experience for adults and children alike. It's common to see turtles, wild turkey, blue heron, muscrat, beavers, raccoons, mink, owl, deer or even a bald eagle. An outing... MORE >>

Franklin Glassblowing Studio offers unique glass art, home decor and lighting. The studio also offers instructional classes for groups and individuals in the art of glassblowing and other methods of working with glass.One-of-a-kind, fabulous glass art pieces are created by local Jose Santisteban. This young artist gathers inspiration from the world... MORE >>

Franklin Bike Tours & Rentals offers small, guide-led bicycle groups and short rentals. The company offers two tours from the seat of a bicycle. The Scenic Franklin Tour passes through the town’s most historic neighborhoods and coast along the Harpeth River-hugging bike path, taking guests through Pinkerton Park and the O’More... MORE >>

One of the best ways to experience the beautiful architecture, the history and the interesting stories of the past is by guided walking tour of Historic Downtown Franklin. Look through the walking tour listings to learn more about Franklin On Foot's variety of tours such as Classic Franklin, Haunted Franklin, Ghosts of the Battlefield at the Lotz... MORE >>

Gentry's Farm, a family-owned farm since 1849, offers a family-friendly farm experience during the month of October that includes hayrides, a pumpkin patch, corn field maze, pretend Country Café, pretend Farmer’s Market, “I Spy” Farm set, hands-on loom, Lincoln Logs, horseshoes, inside straw maze, friendly farm animals, grain troughs,  tire swings and more.Admission charged.

Ghosts of the Battlefield Tour takes you inside the Lotz House, the historic house museum where visitors will view this beautifully restored 1858 "show house" while hearing stories of bloodshed and destruction... and unexplained phenomena. When lives are cut short, sometimes spirits remain. That might be what happened here. The Lotz house was in... MORE >>

Pick your own blueberries at Golden Bell Farm! Season begins late June through mid August. Open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7am until noonAdmission: freeCharged by the pound for picked blueberries.

Grave Matters Cemetery Guided Walking Tour:Dead men tell no tales, but their tombstones do. And your Franklin on Foot guide will tell the about the always interesting, sometimes tragic and often shocking stories from Franklin's Rest Haven and Old City cemeteries. You will hear about the Civil War soldiers buried in these cemeteries, including... MORE >>

What better way to experience the beautiful countryside of Franklin and the unique communities of Williamson County!? It's easy, just rent a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle! After requesting a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle rental, you will be contacted by our rental specialist right away to finalize your reservation.But please note, though... MORE >>

Family-owned Hatcher Dairy invites you to enjoy a fun, hands-on learning experience and farm fresh, natural dairy products.HatcherDairy offers educational farm tours ideal for individuals, families,groups, school field trips, motor coach tours and more.On the Tour:Learn the Hatcher Farm historyMeet the cows and farm animalsLearn cow lingo and... MORE >>

The Haunted Franklin Guided Walking Tour in downtown Franklin is just a' crawlin' with ghosts! Your guide, dressed in period costume, will regale you with tales of departed socialites, spies, businessmen, Confederate soldiers, and even the children who roam Main Street and Third Avenue. One is helpful, several appear lonely, and one seems to be... MORE >>

This beautiful 15-block historic district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places is a Great American Main Street experience! Centered by the town square and surrounded by lovely Victorian architecture, this vibrant Main Street offers more than history. You'll find unique shops, restaurants, antiques stores and more to enjoy.GROUPS:... MORE >>

'I Spy Downtown Franklin' is a guided scavenger hunt for the eyes! Children who participate in 'I Spy' count objects and find dates, make a brass rubbing, learn about and draw historical doors, look for architectural details on buildings around the Square and down Main Street, and have fun!. It's an active, hands-on program that takes about an... MORE >>

'I Spy for Preschoolers' is a parent-guided scavenger hunt for the eyes for children ages 3-5. Parents can help their young sleuths hunt for architectural elements, count objects, make a rubbing and learn about their surroundings. Perfect for children who haven't yet learned to read. Your child is ready for 'I Spy for Preschoolers' if he or she can... MORE >>

Welcome to Iris City Gardens. We grow a wide variety of beautiful flowers. Our gardens have thousands of iris, daylillies and peonies in full bloom and we are open for visitors Wednesday through Sunday, 9 am until 4 pm, April 14th to June 27th. Open by appointment only throughout the year (closed Mon & Tue).There are iris, daylillies, peonies... MORE >>

The Laughing Apron is a cooking school whose mission is to teach cooking techniques in a fun, relaxed environment. We provide hands-on interactive classes for the novice or seasoned cook alike. Check out our calendar of classes. Groups welcome!

Leiper’s Fork is a charming historic village located just minutes from Historic Downtown Franklin in some of Middle Tennessee's most beautiful countryside.  Here you'll find a friendly atmosphere and one-of-a-kind shops, antiques, artisans, and an art gallery, as well as plenty of good ol' country cookin' and entertainment.  And it's located just... MORE >>