general information
Address and Phone
1345 Carnton Ln.
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-794-0903
Quick Information
Battlefield Reenactment, Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Historic Attractions, Sightseeing Tours, Wildlife
Brochures Available, Bus Parking, Maps Available, Parking Available, Printed Guides Available, Tour Duration: 1 hour, Tour Schedule: last tour at 4:00 p.m. daily
Admission Rates
Adults $10, seniors (65+) $9, children (6-12) $3, children under 5 free. Self-guided tours $2.50
Hours Open to the Public
Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Open Year-round
Dates Closed
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday
Payment Types Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Personal Check, Traveler's Checks, Visa
Discounts
AAA Discount, Group Discount, Senior Citizen Discount
Carnton Plantation
Franklin, TN
Carnton is the restored home of John and Carrie McGavock. The house once a vibrant plantation home, served as field hospital to hundreds of wounded and dying Confederate soldiers following the Battle of Franklin in 1864. The house, grounds and garden are open for tours daily.
Directions: Exit 65 on I-65, West towards Franklin. Travel 1 mile to Mack Hatcher Blvd., turn left. Travel 1.2 miles to US 431/Lewisburg Pike, turn right. Travel 1.2 miles to Carnton Ln., turn left. Go to end of Carnton Ln. to Carnton's gravel drive and gate.
