Live music
The Franklin Theatre
Restored Main Street theater in Franklin. Films and concerts, a calmer night than downtown Nashville.
Neighborhood
Franklin
What to do in this part of town.
Bars & nightlife
Live music
Gray’s on Main
Franklin nightlife in an old icehouse — live music, rooftop, not Broadway.
Live music
Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor
Franklin listening room for Americana and songwriters. Small and sincere.
Bars & nightlife
Restaurants
Jonathan’s Grille
Suburban sports-bar chain locals actually use. Franklin and other spots; TVs and a menu kids will eat.
Bars & nightlife
Sports
Twin Peaks Franklin
Sports bar south of town. It is what it is; the TVs work and the lot is easy.
Restaurants
Bishop’s Meat & Three
Franklin meat-and-three. Plate lunch, not a scene.