Fall in Love With Franklin
Whether you're here for our Southern charm, Civil War history, or hauntings, Franklin makes it easy to have a great time. From our nationally-recognized historic Main Street to the incredible boutique shopping, dining, and classic architecture, we have something for everyone. Our tours are for natives and visitors alike. Come take a walk with us!
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Our Tours
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Franklin Charm
2 Hours
If you’re looking for Franklin’s best stories (and a few secrets), we have you covered. We’ll take you from our founding through the Civil War, and on to present day. This tour includes several stops where you’ll meet locals who share brief histories of their buildings. The tour ends at a local sweet shop for a special treat before we say goodbye.
Every morning at 9:30AM
$29.50 adult, $19 age 1-12, under 1 free
Grim and Ghostly
90 Minutes
This walk through the historic district takes you past the most haunted buildings in town. You’ll hear ghost and crime stories ranging from the merely mischievous to the downright dark. Sure to entertain history geeks, murderinos, and paranormal enthusiasts alike.
Nightly at 7PM
This award-winning tour is our most popular.
$25 adults, $15 teens, $10 children 1-12, under 1 free
TOMBSTONE TALES
One Night Only!
You'll never forget the sight of the costumed actors of all ages in our historic cemeteries, eerily illuminated by the glow of lanterns. As you approach each one, they'll tell you stories of those buried beneath. Enjoy this annual night of fashion, theatre, and Franklin's remarkable past.
History comes alive when told from the grave.
Oct 25th, 2025 from 7-9PM
(You walk through in groups, so arrive closer to 8pm to avoid opening crowd.)
$20 adults, $10 teens, $5 children 1-12, under 1 free
Franklin's Fierce Females
1 Hour
Don't confuse Southern ladies with shrinking violets. Franklin has been home to scrappy settlers, heroines and spies of the Civil War, a rule-breaking socialite, and a trail-blazing suffragette. From a six year-old child who survived the eye of the Battle of Franklin to then become a famous artist to current Frankliner Lillian Stewart, our first (and only!) female mayor, these women's stories will amaze and inspire you.
Offered as a private tour. Call/text/email us to book.
Faith of Franklin
1 Hour
Trace the steps of Franklin's first church founders. Hear how the buildings were built and used during the Civil War. Some were occupied, others were used as field hospitals following the 1864 Battle of Franklin.
See the treasures still in use as present-day Frankliners worship in these historic sanctuaries.
Offered as a private tour. Call/text/email us to book.
IMPORTANT- This tour begins at
Franklin UMC 148 5th Ave. S
Private
Tour
1-5 Hours
Looking for something special? Maybe an all-Civil War tour, VIP shopping spree, boozy bar crawl, walking game show, or an extra graphic crime tour? Let us create a custom experience just for you. Perfect for families, girls' trips, church groups, corporate outings, field trips, book clubs, etc.
Contact us to schedule.
Rates vary based on tour length and number of visitors.
Tours* start at Landmark Booksellers,
114 E MAIN ST
Franklin, TN 37064
*with the exception of Faith of Franklin and special October events such as TOMBSTONE TALES and Haunted Tour at TWINE. See ticketing confirmation for correct meeting place or call us to confirm. Thank you!
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Faith of Franklin
Click to see some of the churches and centers of faith in the historic Franklin, TN area.