On November 30, 1864, the tragedy of the Battle of Franklin, so devastating to the Confederacy, unfolded in the fields near Carnton, home of John and Carrie McGavock. Over 20,000 soldiers in the Army of Tennessee attacked well-fortified Union breastworks at the southern edge of town. Soon the McGavocks would witness the carnage of war as they opened the doors of their home to be used as a field hospital for wounded Confederates. One soldier wrote, "the wounded, in hundreds, were brought to [the house] during the battle, and all the night after. And when the noble old house could hold no more, the yard was appropriated until the wounded and dead filled that...."More information.
The Carter House Web-Site
1140 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 791-1861
A non-profit museum and interpretive center for The Battle of Franklin. This Registered Historic Landmark is now open to the public and serves as a memorial to the Carter Family as well as the countless heroes in the Battle of Franklin. The modest brick home was the Federal Command Post while the family took refuge in the basement. See the evidence of over 1,000 bullet holes remaining on site, including the most battle-damaged building from the Civil War. Tour The Carter House and 8 acres of the preserved battlefield. Hours of Operation: Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. *NOTE during Daylight Savings Time site closes at 4:00 pm. Closed Sundays during month of January and some holidays. Admission: Adults $8.00, Seniors (65 and older) $7.00, Children ages 13 to 7 $3.00, Children ages 6 and under Free, Groups of 20 or more $7.00 per person.
Please call to verify hours and admission prices.More information.
McPhail Office
209 East Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: (615) 790-0378
This historic, tiny building was once used by Dr. Daniel McPhail for his medical practice, as well as by Union generals as their headquarters, and it now serves as a location for visitor information.
