23 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Rippavilla Plantation
· 1.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a minute – this land holds echoes of a complicated past. Rippavilla Plantation, built in the mid-1850s, was home to Nathaniel Cheairs and his family, but its history is inextricably linked to the…
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Thompson Station Bank
· 3.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming brick building tells a silent story of boom and bust. Thompson Station Bank opened its doors full of hope in 1913, right here in Williamson County. It was a symbol of the town's growing prosperity, a…
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Claiborne Kinnard House
· 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This beautiful home, built in 1887, stands on land that once felt the tremors of one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles. The Claiborne Kinnard House, also known as Windermere, sits on what was once the eastern flank…
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John Hunter House (Franklin, Tennessee)
· 9.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Admire the Italianate style of this 1875 house, a well-preserved example of its era. Known as the John Hunter House, or the McCullough House, it was built in 1875. Located just outside of Franklin, Tennessee, this brick…
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Winstead Hill
· 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine this peaceful hilltop swarming with Confederate soldiers, preparing for a desperate attack. From Winstead Hill on November 30th, 1864, General John Bell Hood launched his Confederate troops against the Union…
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Leipers Fork Historic District
· 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over and step back in time! Leipers Fork Historic District isn't just a charming village; it's a preserved piece of Tennessee history. This area, once known as Benton Town and Hillsboro, really started to take…
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Franklin Battlefield
· 11.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to stand on ground soaked in the blood of thousands. This is Franklin Battlefield, where a desperate Confederate gamble turned into a devastating loss. On November 30, 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood…
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Carter House (Franklin, Tennessee)
· 11.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine the terror: the Carter family hid in the basement here as the brutal Battle of Franklin raged around them. Fountain Branch Carter completed this house in 1830. On November 30th, 1864, the Carter family sought…
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State Bank of Tennessee
· 11.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a minute and check out this building. It was once a branch of the State Bank of Tennessee, a key player in the state's early development. Back in 1838, Tennessee established the Third Bank of Tennessee to…
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President James K. Polk Home & Museum
· 11.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where presidents come from? This unassuming house is where James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States, spent a significant part of his early life. Built in 1816, Polk lived here with his family…
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Beasley-Parham House
· 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a time when a breezeway through your house was a welcome escape from the Tennessee heat. That's exactly what the Beasley-Parham House offers a glimpse of. This house, built sometime before the late 19th century,…
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Hincheyville Historic District
· 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a time when Franklin was just expanding beyond its original boundaries. That's Hincheyville, one of Franklin's first residential additions. In 1819, Hinchey Petway, a successful merchant, subdivided his land…
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Franklin, Tennessee: Dave Ramsey's Home Base
· 12.5 mi
It centers on the '7 Baby Steps': a $1,000 starter emergency fund, paying off all non-mortgage debt via the debt snowball, saving three to six months of expenses, investing 15% for retirement, funding children's…
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Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7
· 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second – this unassuming building played a surprisingly important role in Tennessee's history. That's the Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7, built in 1823, making it the oldest public building in Franklin.…
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Franklin Historic District (Franklin, Tennessee)
· 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Hold on tight, history buffs, because downtown Franklin is a treasure trove of preserved architecture! This area, now the Franklin Historic District, was officially recognized in 1972 to protect its unique character.…
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Nathan Bedford Forrest Boyhood Home
· 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming spot marks the boyhood home of a man who would become one of the most controversial figures in American history: Nathan Bedford Forrest. From 1830 to 1833, Forrest spent his early childhood right here.…
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Fort Granger
· 12.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Built by Union forces in 1862, this fort played a key role in the Civil War's Battle of Franklin. Union troops constructed Fort Granger to defend Middle Tennessee after occupying the area. It was strategically vital…
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Franklin, TN
· 12.9 mi
Franklin, Tennessee has a surprising connection to the entertainment world. Even though it's a principal city of the Nashville metro area, its charming downtown has served as a backdrop for some major Hollywood…
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Y. M. Rizer House
· 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time to the 1870s – this house is a beautiful example of architecture from that era. The Y. M. Rizer House, also known as Mapleshade, was built around 1874. It's a blend of Italianate and Second Empire…
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Roper's Knob Fortifications
· 14.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine this quiet hilltop buzzing with activity during the Civil War. Roper's Knob was strategically important to the Union Army in Franklin. Between February and May of 1863, Union troops constructed significant…
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Zion Presbyterian Church (Columbia, Tennessee)
· 16.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Did you know a future U.S. President went to school right around here? It's true! President James K. Polk received some of his early education at a school run by the Zion Presbyterian Church. This beautiful brick…
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Ravenswood (Brentwood, Tennessee)
· 16.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here! This is Ravenswood, and it's got a Sam Houston connection you won't believe. James Hazard Wilson II built this place between 1821 and 1825. He named it Ravenswood in honor of his friend, Sam Houston.…
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Ancient Old Town
· 19.0 mi · Archaeological Site
By 1100 AD, Ancient Old Town was a thriving twelve-acre walled settlement just south of where Nashville stands today. Picture a palisaded fortress holding dozens of houses, workshops, shrines, and sacred pyramidal…