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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

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.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Belle Meade Plantation

McPhail Office

Nashville Natives

Leiper's Fork

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

A Rose Garden Bed & Breakfast

Best Value Inn/Antioch-Nashville

Brentwood Suites

Blue Moon Farm Private Cottage B & B

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Standing Stone State Park 5-Mile Run
Location: Hilham, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
FCE Holiday Bazaar
Location: Livingston, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Jonesborough Storytellers Guild Tellabration
Location: Jonesborough, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Arts Third Saturday
Location: Chattanooga, TN

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