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Just south of the city, Franklin has a beautifully preserved historic downtown, brick storefronts full of boutiques, antiques and restaurants, a landmark theater, and significant Civil War history (the Carter House…
It's close enough for a half-day or a relaxed full one, wander Main Street, have lunch, and add a historic site if you're history-minded. Weekends bring events and festivals.
Franklin's downtown has excellent cafés and restaurants, a long lunch here is part of the appeal. It's a genuine dining destination, not just a pretty street.
It links Franklin and Leiper's Fork, so you can fold it into a day trip for nothing extra.
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