FRANKLIN GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Under Franklin’s Streetlights: An Hour and a Half with Tennessee’s Oldest Ghosts
A 1.5-hour walking introduction to Franklin’s original haunted tour—useful for planning which stops, stories, and photo opportunities to expect.
Under Franklin’s Streetlights: An Hour and a Half with Tennessee’s Oldest Ghosts.
Tennessee’s Oldest Ghost Tour leads a leisurely 1.5-hour stroll through Franklin’s brick-lined streets and historic dwellings, tracing nearly 20 years of collected stories about departed socialites, a Civil War spy, failed businessmen, Confederate soldiers and other restless figures.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two decades of local hauntings
With almost 20 years and hundreds of stories collected, the Haunted Franklin Tour is distinguished by its long-running local archive of paranormal accounts and a TripAdvisor “Best of the Best” mention.
Six to seven historic stops around downtown
The tour covers roughly 6–7 locations on a leisurely walk through downtown Franklin, pausing at brick-lined streets and notable historic dwellings to tell the stories tied to each place.
Bring a camera—see what others have captured
Guides encourage visitors to bring cameras; the tour highlights visitor photographs and suggests you might catch an unexpected image of the paranormal.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Expect a paced, interpretive walk of about an hour and a half in which guides recount nearly 20 years of local ghost stories while pointing out the locations tied to those accounts—encounters range from melancholy socialites to wartime figures and the occasional lonely spirit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a camera—guides recommend photographing sights, and the tour highlights photos other visitors have taken.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Haunted Franklin Tour?
The tour runs approximately 1.5 hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting point is the Williamson County Courthouse.
How many stops are on the route?
The tour visits roughly 6–7 locations on its walk through downtown Franklin.
Are children allowed on the tour?
Yes—the tour is listed as suitable for all ages.
What should I bring to the tour?
Bring a camera—guides encourage photography and will show visitors’ photos from past tours.
On which days does the tour operate?
The tour is offered Monday through Sunday.