Franklin Tn is on 2009 Dozen Distinctive Places Designation
Franklin Tn has been named as a 2009 Dozen Distinctive Destination by the
National Trust for Historic Preservation .
Franklin Tennessee has been named as a 2009 Dozen Distinctive Destination by the
National Trust for Historic Preservation .
12 cities across the United States receive this award by working to preserve their historic character. Downtown Franklin is 15-block historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The downtown square area has a mix of more than 70 boutiques, antiques shops and restaurants.
Franklin Tennessee was the site of the site of the Battle of Franklin, one of the worse disasters of the Civil War. The confrontation claimed 8,587 lives. Civil-war tourism has soared recently, and the city has added tours of historic homes including the Carter House, Lotz House and Carnton Plantation.
Carnton Plantation is the setting for "Widow of the South," a best-selling novel by Robert Hicks. After the publication of the book in 2005, tourists' visits to Carnton more than tripled. Tourist are also attracted to the Tennessee's Civil War Trail and the Natchez Trace Parkway, a National Scenic Byway that encourages hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping.
Southern Living recently named Franklin as it's 2008 Readers' Choice Awards for best small towns.
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