Free & Cheap Things to Do in Franklin, TN

  • The list below includes 114 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Tennessee, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Downtown Franklin to McGavock Confederate Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Nashville, Brentwood, Columbia and Smyrna.
  • The list below includes 114 free or cheap things to do in or near Franklin, Tennessee, including 64 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Bowling and Family Fun Center.
  • From Downtown Franklin to McGavock Confederate Cemetery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Franklin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Nashville, Brentwood, Columbia and Smyrna.
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Guests choose from hundreds of pieces of naked clay, then use unlimited paints and helpful idea books to personalize their pieces
15.0 Miles
87% 379 votes
History Museums 1700 Acklen Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212 MoreLess Info
A visit to the Belmont Mansion includes a docent led tour through the largest house museum in Nashville that covers roughly 10,000 square feet. Each tour runs for roughly one hour and covers the architecture and artifacts of the antebellum home.
15.7 Miles
90% 1262 votes
Parks 2500 West End Ave., Nashville, TN 37202 MoreLess Info
Centennial Park is home to several diverse experiences, including a performing arts centre, historical monuments, a sunken garden, bandshell and a one-mile walking trail. Play volleyball at the sand courts, or paddleboat on the pond.
15.8 Miles
83% 2422 votes
Landmarks 2600 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 MoreLess Info
Visitors who have always wanted to go to Greece will enjoy the only full-size replica of the Parthenon in the world. The inside of this site features a museum with information about the purpose of the original building in Greece: the Centennial Fair.
15.8 Miles
89% 186 votes
Colleges & Universities 2201 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37235 MoreLess Info
Known as one of the strongest research institutions in the southeast, Vanderbilt University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs for its students to complete. Additionally, the school's athletic programs also participate in the Southeastern Conference.
15.9 Miles
65% 75 votes
Baseball Fields 534 Chestnut Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 MoreLess Info
Greer Stadium is the former home of the Nashville Sounds, who played their last game at the venue in September 2014. The team will be moving to First Tennessee Park and the repurposing of Greer Stadium has yet to be decided.
16.0 Miles
77% 79 votes
Specialty Shops 1925 Broadway, Nashville, TN MoreLess Info
The Great Escape is a shopping location that sells a variety of vintage CDs, DVDs, comic books, and video games. Guests of the site who are unable to purchase their favorite items can buy them online at location's online marketplace later on.
16.2 Miles
79% 477 votes
Science Museums 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203 MoreLess Info
The education of children through fun and interactive exhibits is the prime goal of the Adventure Science Center. Popular exhibits include the Tinkering Garage, BodyQuest, Mission Possible, Space Chase, and the Adventure Tower.
16.3 Miles
72% 257 votes
Historic Sites 16th/17th Ave. South - Division Street and Music Square, Nashville, TN MoreLess Info
Known as the home of America's country music industry, visitors of Nashville's Music Row will have the opportunity to walk on the same streets that Johnny Cash once crossed. Visitors of this can not only visit a variety of live music venues, but also Vanderbilt University.
16.3 Miles
83% 6 votes
Parks 2900 Iona Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167 MoreLess Info
Offering something for everyone in the family, Rock Springs Park features a pavilion with picnic tables, grills and a playground. For active visitors, the park also offers a basketball court and mile-long walking trail.
16.8 Miles
89% 717 votes
Art Museum 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 MoreLess Info
The Frist Center for Visual Arts first opened in 2001 and features a wide array of art from around the world. The former main post office landmark of Nashville serves as the home structure for the cultural institute with architectural styles of both Art Deco and Classicism.
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