Quick Info
Address and Phone:
1345 Carnton Ln.
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 794-0903
Admission Rates:
Adults $10, seniors (65+) $9, children (6-12) $3, children under 5 free. Self-guided tours $2.50
Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round
Discounts:
AAA Discount, Group Discount, Senior Citizen Discount
Payment Types Accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, Personal Check, American Express, Discover
Carnton Plantation
City: Franklin, TN
Region: Middle Tennessee
Subregion: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
Carnton is the restored home of John and Carrie McGavock. The house once a vibrant plantation home, served as field hospital to hundreds of wounded and dying Confederate soldiers following the Battle of Franklin in 1864. The house, grounds and garden are open for tours daily.
Exit 65 on I-65, West towards Franklin. Travel 1 mile to Mack Hatcher Blvd., turn left. Travel 1.2 miles to US 431/Lewisburg Pike, turn right. Travel 1.2 miles to Carnton Ln., turn left. Go to end of Carnton Ln. to Carnton's gravel drive and gate.
Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.
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Upcoming events
Date: Jul 26, 2010 - Jul 30, 2010
32nd Annual International Grand Championship Pleasure and Colt Show
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Date: Jun 24, 2010 - Jul 30, 2010
Pickin' and Grinnin' with Mike Snider
Location: Nashville, TN
Date: Jul 1, 2010 - Jul 30, 2010
American Fastpitch Association National Championships
Location: Clarksville, TN
Date: Jul 31, 2010
Folklife Festival
Location: Kingsport, TN
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