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ECONO LODGE FRANKLIN
3894 NASHVILLE RD
Franklin, Kentucky

Quality Inn
3794 Nashville Road
Franklin, Kentucky

Knights Inn Franklin
2805 Scottsville Rd
Franklin, Kentucky

Hampton Inn Franklin
4010 Nashville Rd
Franklin, Kentucky

BEST WESTERN FRANKLIN INN
162 Anand Dr.
Franklin, Kentucky

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Franklin
85 Neha Dr
Franklin, Kentucky

Super 8 Franklin Hwy 31
3811 Nashville Rd
Franklin, Kentucky

COMFORT INN AND SUITES FRANKLIN
105 TROTTER LANE
FRANKLIN, Kentucky

Days Inn Franklin Ky
103 Trotters Ln
Franklin, Kentucky


Hotel Tips

Ask to be shown a room before you check-in which signals the front desk agent to show the best room available to sell it right away. This can put you in the best room available at that time and gives you the ability to check for cleanliness, smells and sounds before transacting with the hotel.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.

Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.



Things To Do

Franklin keeps your pets fed, groomed, clothed and entertained with a wide assortment of ts.s available online and in-store. Does your dog need a bit of training? Check with us for great referrals to dog walkers, trainers and veterinarians who can work with your pets.

Franklin shopping is better than online shopping so that you can touch, feel, smell and taste as an experience with an item before deciding to purchase it for yourself or as a gift. Local merchants have hand selected their inventory to provide a unique selection for your downtown.

Franklin hosts several events per year for your listening enjoyment but visit your piano shop to learn how to play and possibly purchase your grand, upright or digital piano. Don't forget the specialty work involved such as tuning and moving which are performed by skilled technicians.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Laurie MvNamara
Love all the shopping and beautiful place to be!

Rebekah Gellert
I am visiting for the first time tomorrow evening, and am hoping to find out about any events that may be happening for the Memorial Day weekend. Dining tips, etc! Thank you! Facebook.com/Bekah.cook.7

Jackie
Have not been there but coming on a bus trip next weekend. Looking forward to shopping & sight seeing

BOB BLACKMAN
Just a fun place to visit.

Mary jo bos
My daughter moved to Talent this summer and I came to visit her for Christmas. She took me to the downtown Ashland area to shop. I love fall the shops and the friendliness .


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