Franklin

historic suburb · 37064

Franklin is the suburb Nashville points at when out-of-towners ask whether the South still does charm on purpose. The brick storefronts on Main Street are genuinely old, the Civil War history is genuinely heavy, and the boutique-and-bourbon circuit has been polished to a degree that flirts with theme park. Dating skews country-club-adjacent, churchgoing by default, and weirdly bimodal: thirtysomething transplants chasing the Hallmark version of Tennessee, and locals who watched the median home price triple and feel a way about it. Coffee at Frothy Monkey, dinner at 55 South, and an unspoken agreement nobody mentions Nashville.

$54,310

median income

$1,916

median rent

The data

Franklin by the numbers

Median individual income in Franklin is about $54.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Franklin pays about $1,920 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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19 spots across Franklin

Franklin
Dining
J. Alexander's Restaurant
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,422
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,422 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at J. Alexander's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Activity
FirstBank Amphitheater
Amphitheater★ 4.2 · 2,049
Wheelchair access
Franklin
Dining
BrickTop's - Franklin Cool Springs
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,732
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,732 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at BrickTop's - Franklin Cool Springs.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Dining
GRAYS on Main
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,343
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,343 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at GRAYS on Main.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Dining
Red Pony
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 958
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 958 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Red Pony.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Dining
Culaccino Italian Restaurant + Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 875
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 875 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Culaccino Italian Restaurant + Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat9:30 AM to 1 AM
Sun9:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Drinks
The Tin Roof 2
Bar★ 4.3 · 723
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 723 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Tin Roof 2.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Activity
Soar Adventure Tower
Miniature golf course★ 4.7 · 713
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 713 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Soar Adventure Tower.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Drinks
M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub - Franklin
Bar★ 4.5 · 674
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 674 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub - Franklin.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Dining
Cork & Cow
Steak house$$$$★ 4.6 · 643
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 643 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cork & Cow.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Drinks
Fozzy's Bar & Grill - Franklin
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.8 · 507
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 507 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fozzy's Bar & Grill - Franklin.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Drinks
O' Be Joyful
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 446
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 446 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at O' Be Joyful.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Site Maps
Franklin
Drinks
Neighbors of Franklin
Bar★ 4.3 · 400
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 400 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Neighbors of Franklin.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Drinks
JJ's Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 292
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 292 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at JJ's Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Dining
Hop House Tennessee Taps
Beer garden$$$$★ 4.8 · 286
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 286 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Hop House Tennessee Taps.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Dining
Culamar + Rooftop Tapas + Oyster Bar
Tapas restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 205
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 205 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Culamar + Rooftop Tapas + Oyster Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat9:30 AM to 1 AM
Sun9:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Dining
Kokomo Trading Company
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 197
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 197 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Kokomo Trading Company.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Drinks
Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 141
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 141 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat4 PM to 2 AM
Sun4 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklin
Activity
The Crag Franklin
Rock climbing gym★ 4.7 · 58
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Crag Franklin.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 9 PM
Tue7 AM to 9 PM
Wed9 AM to 9 PM
Thu7 AM to 9 PM
Fri9 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 7 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps

Franklin

Franklin by the numbers

Local date spots

J. Alexander's Restaurant

FirstBank Amphitheater

BrickTop's - Franklin Cool Springs

GRAYS on Main

Red Pony

Culaccino Italian Restaurant + Bar

The Tin Roof 2

Soar Adventure Tower

M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub - Franklin

Cork & Cow

Fozzy's Bar & Grill - Franklin

O' Be Joyful

Neighbors of Franklin

JJ's Wine Bar

Hop House Tennessee Taps

Culamar + Rooftop Tapas + Oyster Bar

Kokomo Trading Company

Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club

The Crag Franklin

Reach Franklin singles right where they plan dates.