You'll have the chance to indulge your inner gourmet at one of the numerous delicious eateries serving up southern cuisine and sweet delicacies throughout the downtown streets. You have plenty of chances to experience the local culture amongst the eateries thanks to the galleries and old theaters. But there are rows of homes from the Civil War, huge ancient farms, and picturesque nearby villages to explore just a few steps away from such close quarters. So there are always things to do in Franklin Tennessee.