5. Admire the Scenery on a Side Trip to Leiper’s Fork
The road to Leiper’s Fork, a rural hamlet less than 20 minutes from Franklin, is a scenic drive dotted by country estates and grazing horses. Celebrities are rumored to live in some of these homes, so don’t be surprised if you see a country music star during your visit.
6. McGavock Confederacy Cemetery
Adjacent to Carnton House is the remains of the day following the bloody Battle of Franklin, less than two miles away. The two-acre McGavock Confederacy Cemetery, named for the family that resided here for generations, is the final resting place of nearly 1,500 soldiers.
