Take a leisurely walk down Franklin’s Main Street and you’ll find everything from classic treasures to country charm. Antiques, collectibles, fashions, flowers, furniture, jewelry, music, men's clothing and more line one of the quaintest streets in the area.

Franklin’s greatest treasure is undoubtedly its historic Main Street. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this bustling thoroughfare runs through the heart of downtown. It expertly combines small-town Southern charm with sophisticated shopping and restaurants you’d expect to find in a much larger city.

By the year 2030, the City of Franklin, Virginia will maintain our small city identity, heritage, and beauty while being a regional hub for economic opportunities, first-class education, a job-ready workforce, and balanced housing options.

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Check out the mini-museum of firefighting, Barrett's Landing on the Blackwater River, and the downtown farmers market. We welcome you to Escape to Tradition in the City of Franklin.

Check out the mini-museum of firefighting, Barrett’s Landing on the Blackwater River, and the downtown farmers market. We welcome you to Escape to Tradition in the City of Franklin.

Here are some of the friendliest and most picturesque of Virginia's Main Street communities (in alphabetical order) and why you won't want to miss them. Do you agree that these are the best main streets in Virginia? 1. Abingdon.

The Downtown Franklin Farmers Market is located next to the Train Depot/Visitor Center at 210 S. Main Street, Franklin. The Market is open two days a week, Saturday from 9 AM to 12 PM, and Wednesdays for a specialty market from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Dec 27, 2024 · There’s no better place to celebrate milestones than the Main Event on Main Street. Whether you’re hosting a wedding reception, birthday party, or corporate meetings, Main Event has got you covered.

The Director of Tourism serves the public by performing a wide variety of marketing, administration, and coordination duties to develop travel and tourism in Franklin. The retired train depot in Downtown Franklin currently serves as the Franklin Visitor Center and tourism office.