general information

Address and Phone
1345 Carnton Ln.
Franklin, TN 37064

Phone: 615-794-0903

Quick Information
Battlefield Reenactment, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Historic Attractions, Sightseeing Tours, Wildlife

Brochures Available, Bus Parking, Maps Available, Parking Available, Printed Guides Available, Tour Duration: 1 hour, Tour Schedule: last tour at 4:00 p.m. daily

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
Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Open Year-round

Dates Closed
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday

Payment Types Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Check, Traveler's Checks, Visa

Discounts
AAA Discount, Group Discount, Senior Citizen Discount

Carnton Plantation

Franklin, TN

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. 

Directions: 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.