This Registered Historic Landmark is now open to the public and serves as a memorial to the Carter Family as well as the countless heroes in the Battle of Franklin. The modest brick home was the Federal Command Post while the family took refuge in the basement. See the evidence of over 1,000 bullet holes remaining on site, including the most battle-damaged building from the Civil War.
Hours of Operation: Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmMonday through Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm*NOTE during Daylight Savings Time site closes at 4:00 pmClosed Sundays during month of January and some holidaysPlease call to verify hours.
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Admission: Adults $ 8.00Seniors (65 and older) $ 7.00Children ages 13 to 7 $ 4.00Children ages 6 and under FreeGroups of 20 or more $7.00 per person
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Battle of Franklin Museum |
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Parking available at Visitor Center. Please allow at
least 1 hour minimum for your visit.
Visitor Center and grounds are handicapped accessible.
Directions from Interstate 65 in Tennessee: Exit 65 (Franklin and Highway 96). Drive west on Hwy 96 for 1 mile to intersection of Mack Hatcher Boulevard. Continue straight through traffic light. Drive 1.5 miles following brown "Carter House" signs, over railroad tracks, and turn left at traffic light at Church Street. Go straight through two 4-way stop signs. At next traffic light, turn left onto Columbia Avenue (Highway 31 South). Drive 0.3 miles then turn right onto West Fowlkes Avenue. Parking lot for The Carter House will be on your left.
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