The Harpeth Franklin

Downtown Franklin · boutique

The Harpeth Franklin, Downtown Franklin

Our verdict

Franklin's boutique address on Main Street.

Franklin's boutique anchor, set on Main Street in one of America's prettiest small towns. The Harpeth mixes modern Southern design with genuine local character — a rooftop pool and bar looking down Franklin's Main Street, a strong kitchen, and walk-everywhere access to Franklin's antique shops and restaurants. The ideal base for a countryside-leaning Nashville trip.

Best for

Couples and friends who want small-town Franklin with live music on the doorstep, and dog owners: dogs up to 125 lb are welcome.

What stands out

  • 119 rooms
  • The 1799 Bar Room: live music four nights a week, Pizza & Pours on Mondays and Whiskey Wednesdays
  • All-day brunch at McGavock's
  • Dogs up to 125 lb welcome ($125 fee), with a welcome doggy bag
  • Corner Kings with a sofa bed and separate tub, sleeping four
  • A one-bedroom Presidential Suite over the courtyard
  • Valet parking only ($50), with EV charging

Our verdict

“If you want to wake up in Franklin — Main Street coffee, honest restaurants, no crowds — the Harpeth is the address. Its rooftop is a lovely place to end a day on Franklin's square, and it puts Southall and Leiper's Fork minutes away.”

Location

130 Second Avenue North, a block off Franklin's historic Main Street. Main Street's shops and restaurants are on foot; downtown Nashville is about 30 minutes by car.

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