Points of interest, activities, and events in Franklin, Tennessee are the emphasis of sites listed in this category.
 
 
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Carnton Plantation and Battlefield
Carnton was built in 1826, growing to become one of the premier farms in Williamson County, Tennessee, and witness to one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War. Its history is told here, along with information on visiting the home, or taking part in one of its programs and special events.
http://www.carnton.org/
Constructed in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, this Registered National Historic Landmark was caught in the middle of the Battle of Franklin, which took place on November 30, 1864. The site features information about the American Civil War, the Battle of Franklin, and the Carter family, with details about house tours.
http://www.battleoffranklintrust.org/
Features guided walking tours of historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Included are history tours, Civl War tours, ghost tours, children's tours and activities, crime tours, tours of area graveyards, and programs for scouts and homeschool activities.
http://www.franklinonfoot.com/
Sponsored by the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, the rodeo has been an annual event in Franklin, Tennessee since 1950. A schedule of rodeo events and activities is presented, with online ticket sales, information about sponsorship, and photographs of previous events.
http://www.franklinrodeo.com/
Save the Franklin Battlefield, Inc.
Represents an all volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of Civil War sites within Williamson County, Tennessee. Its mission and membership policies are discussed, along with upcoming events, action items, and details of its battlefield preservation actions, including a driving tour of the Battle of Franklin.
http://www.franklin-stfb.org/
Williamson County Public Library
Headquartered in its main library facility on Columbia Avenue in Franklin, Tennessee, the library system serves the entire county, and includes branches in Thompson's Station, College Grove, Fairview, and Nolenville, Tennessee. User services are described, and a calendar of events and contact data are made available. Online resources include bibliographies, a career center, database resources, downloadable electronic books, and a local authors collection.
http://lib.williamson-tn.org/