Shopping & Local Makers

Downtown Franklin is one of the last great Main Street shopping districts in the South — and beyond the postcard storefronts there's a deep bench of local makers, markets, and one-of-a-kind shops. Skip the mall; start here.

Guides

A Local's Guide to Shopping Downtown Franklin & The Factory

Main Street boutiques, The Factory's maker stalls, and where locals actually buy gifts.

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Seasonal Markets & Fairs

The fall and holiday markets where local makers set up shop.

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