The Classic Franklin Tour  

This tour provides an overview of Franklin's history, with something for everyone in the family.  You'll get a glimpse  into the lives of some of the town's most interesting people and gain an appreciation for some of the most historic buildings and the events that took place in them.                Above, Main Street today

The first two Williamson County courthouses, one log, one brick, were located in the center of the square.

The  1858 Williamson County Courthouse, pictured here about 1960, served until 2004.

the antebellum courthouse, the Confederate soldier in the center of the square, a most unlikely spy, and St. Paul's Episcopal Church and its treasure in stained glass. 

At left, the angel at the empty tomb at St. Paul's must be seen during the day to be appreciated.  

Eight Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows adorn the beautiful sanctuary of the "mother church of the Episcopal diocese of Tennessee."

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The Classic Franklin tour lasts about 90 minutes and covers about six wheelchair-accessible blocks.  The tour is offered most days of the year, generally at 10:00 a.m. in the morning, although afternoon tours can often be accommodated. $10 adults; $5 children ages 6-13.  Tours usually depart from Landmark Booksellers, 114 E. Main St.  

The home of Sallie Ewing Sims Carter Gaut on 3rd Avenue North. Sallie, center, is pictured with her daughter and granddaughter. Sallie led an interesting life, much of which you'll hear about on the tour. She was one of the original steel magnolias!

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