Visit Franklin, TN

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Seamlessly blending carefully preserved history and the latest in modern amenities, Franklin is a vibrant meeting destination known for its accessibility, affordability, and variety of flexible meeting spaces and accommodations. Set in the heart of scenic middle Tennessee, just 17 miles south of downtown Nashville, Franklin offers southern charm at every turn. Franklin welcomes meeting attendees to its delightful historic Main Street, which includes 16 blocks of unique retail and specialty shops, antique shops, local restaurants, art galleries, and the historic Franklin Theatre. Franklin is centrally located for travelers, with eighty percent of the U.S. population within 600 miles of the area and the Nashville International Airport just 20 miles north of Franklin. As you’ll see, Franklin’s meeting and event venues, including the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Conference Center, the Factory at Franklin, the Franklin Theatre, or the Hilton Franklin Cool Springs, along with many more, are suited for a variety of groups and ready to serve your needs. Groups can immerse themselves in Franklin’s rich Civil War history through tours at Carnton, Carter House and Lotz House, which witnessed the Battle of Franklin in 1864. If groups like their adventure in a glass, discover Arrington Vineyards owned by country music star Kix Brooks, or the area’s local distilleries and breweries on the Masters & Makers Trail. Attendees can sample southern flavor at upscale and down-home locally-owned restaurants, including Gray’s on Main, Cork & Cow, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint and Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant. Franklin also offers a variety of shopping options from local boutiques on its historic Main Street to upscale shopping at CoolSprings Galleria.