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Murder and Mayhem Tour

Franklin is quaint, no doubt about it. Visitors come to Franklin from all over the world and remark, "What a charming town...I'll bet it's always been just like this." While we couldn't agree more about the charming attributes of our town, there's more than what meets the eye.

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Franklin is full of dark secrets and a gruesome past. The Murder and Mayhem tour often makes Franklin natives of a certain age say, "I remember when that happened." Some of the events are from Franklin's earliest days, while others are of more recent vintage.

Your guide will tell you stories researched from newspaper accounts, court records and at times, from actual eyewitnesses. Some of the scandalous activities you'll hear about include open prostitution, back-alley abortion, blackmail, bootlegging, and lots of murder.

 

Day & Time: By reservation

Cost: $25/adults ( not recommended for young children)

Duration: 90 minutes

Length: 6 blocks

Where to meet: 305 Public Square