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Franklin Battlefield Inn - Downtown Franklin, TN

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Interior
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Franklin, TN
  • Place, Carter House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lotz House Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nashville, TN (BNA-Nashville Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

additional bed

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Franklin Battlefield Inn - Downtown Franklin, TN

Franklin Battlefield Inn (1303 Columbia Avenue) is a beautiful historic Folk Victorian home built c. 1902, but with all the modern luxuries for the 21st century traveler… including three bedrooms, two bathrooms with limitless hot water provided by a tank-less hot water heater, a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, tile back splash, a gas stove, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and ice maker, washer and dryer, a vent-less gas log fireplace and one large smart TV in the living room.

Franklin Battlefield Inn is centrally located in Historic Downtown Franklin! If you are here to visit the Number One Small Town in TN (according to Southern Living), you will want to stay here. Walk to Franklin’s thriving Main Street, dining, groceries, shopping, parks, museums and more. And if you are here to visit Nashville, Franklin Battlefield Inn is only a hop, skip and a jump from Music City USA (just a 30 minute drive).

Our county historian named this family home “Franklin Battlefield Inn,” because the house is located on ground zero of the Battle of Franklin. It is argued that the Battle of Franklin was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, and this house sits at the very center of where the battle was fought! The Carter House and Museum are just two blocks north.

After the Civil War, Samuel P. Redford bought land from the Carter family and built several houses using wood from his lumber mill. Between 1899 and 1902, Sam Redford built this home using the finest red oak from his mill. Since then, five generations of Redfords have lived here (and a couple died here, but shhh don’t tell the kids there are ghosts). We have heard stories of how our ancestors used to board guests in this home. We hope to bring back this tradition of hospitality by welcoming you to stay at the FBI.

With a gorgeous fenced in back yard, spacious deck and crab orchard stone island with fire pit, Franklin Battlefield Inn is a great place for events such as parties, teas, cookouts, reunions or weddings. For an additional fee, you may have your party at the FBI. (Please note that events must be approved and scheduled in advance.)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fenced back yard with swing.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set AC thermostats at 68 degrees in warm weather and 66 degrees in cold weather.
Take garbage to the city trash bin in the garage. Pickup is early Wednesday morning; so, please roll the bin the the street before going to bed on Tuesday night.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No paraffin candles (other than birthday candles) are allowed.
Use remote control for roll down shades. Instructions for use will be in each room.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in the city centre. Assault on the Cotton Gin Park and Carter House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Radnor Lake State Natural Area and The Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at FirstBank Amphitheater or Crockett Park Tennis Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like winery tours.
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Franklin, TN

What's nearby

  • Carter House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lotz House Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Franklin Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Factory - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Carnton Plantation - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Nashville Riverfront Station - 25 min drive
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Elroy Coffee Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waldo's Chicken & Beer - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Franklin Battlefield Inn - Downtown Franklin, TN pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Franklin Battlefield Inn - Downtown Franklin, TN?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Franklin Battlefield Inn - Downtown Franklin, TN on 19 July 2026 start from AU$415, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Franklin Battlefield Inn - Downtown Franklin, TN?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Franklin Battlefield Inn - Downtown Franklin, TN?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Franklin Battlefield Inn - Downtown Franklin, TN?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Franklin Battlefield Inn - Downtown Franklin, TN located?

Located in the heart of Franklin, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Assault on the Cotton Gin Park, Carter House and Lotz House Museum. Franklin Theatre and The Square are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This beautiful home is like stepping back in time. We loved every minute we stayed there. It’s a beautiful and easy walk to downtown Franklin. The back yard is so nice with a large fire pit. Great host and easy check-in.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home, great location, very clean and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you for choosing the Franklin Battlefield Inn. We are honored that you chose our old family home. Thank you for being tidy and respectful. Feel welcome to come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best VRBO we’ve ever seen!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you. It was our pleasure to be your host. Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was well equipped and we were especially pleased to have complimentary coffee and bottled water water upon our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

becky j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Charming but did have a mold issue in vents and in the air
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thank you for letting me know. I will have my HVAC technician check on this.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation, great location

Check-in was super easy. Great for 2 to 3 couples. Location is great for access to downtown and several historical sites. Well kept historical home. Love the old furnishings.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful comments. It was my pleasure to be your host. Please come again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Wonderful house and so convenient to downtown

We all loved staying here for a girls weekend for the Dickens Christmas
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thanks for your kind words. Hope y'all will come again. Tell Evie I'll keep the piano tuned.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home. Mary Ellen does it right. Great location, easy to get everywhere.One suggestion, a TV in the master bedroom downstairs would greatly add the the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Thank you for your kind comments. I will definitely consider your suggestion to add a television in the downstairs bedroom.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This had it all ! Comfortable, convenient and clean. Furniture and bed was so comfy. Kitchen was well equipped. Highly recommend!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your next visit. Franklin is charming and has lots to offer: history, culture, fine dining, festivals and shopping.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely home

The house was lovely and we were very comfortable. It was well stocked with essentials. The reading room was very special.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Thank you for your kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely home. Mary Ellen thought of everything! Kitchen was well appointed with everyhing needed to prepare a meal. I would recommend it particularly for a large family. Spacious rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georganne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

We spent four nights. Beautifully maintained historic home with modern conveniences. Wonderful neighborhood in Franklin. Especially enjoyed the hall tree and antiques.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We are honored that you chose to stay there. Please come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We could not have asked for a more charming home for our family to celebrate Thanksgiving in Franklin and Nashville! The location was right around the block from our relatives! The three bedrooms were very comfortable. The remote fireplace and shades were convenient modern touches to a beautiful historic home. We enjoyed the games provided and found the kitchen very accessible and well appointed. Mary Ellen could not have been nicer and we cannot wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had a wonderful time, I was a bit nervous it was the first time Gonda and I had been away from our Daughters and Grandkids at Christmas. We celebrated Christmas a few days early and headed out, turned out to been a great trip for just the two of us......
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfectly refreshing stay

Everything was exactly as described with the check-in process. This is a lovely home and it was clear that the owner had gone to a lot of effort to think of every detail. It was a quiet and relaxing time for us to catch-up. If you are considering staying at this property, you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much for allowing us to share this home for a few days. It was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2021
Thank you Ina. Hoping you will come again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Best rental experience we have ever had!

Our family of 4 rented this property in order to have more space while visiting family over Thanksgiving. It was definitely a home away from home and very well appointed. We utilized the grill and enjoyed dinner at the home. Our teenage musician enjoyed having the piano to play, and the young reader we have was thrilled with the selection of books. The best part was we were able to walk everywhere we needed to go. We are definitely planning a return visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for your sweet words. We love sharing this home. Please come again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

Gorgeous Home in Downtown Franklin

Wow!! This house is amazing! If you are looking for a place to stay in Franklin, you can end your search now. I promise that you won't be disappointed! The owners are extremely nice and go out of their way to make you feel at home. Very spacious, beautifully decorated, extremely comfortable and immaculately clean! Great outdoor areas including a rocking chair front porch, a deck with table and chairs, and a beautiful backyard with a fire pit and swing. All of the shops and restaurants are just a short walk away. Wonderful rental!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
This thoughtful and gracious response from our guest is encouragement for our family to continue providing southern hospitality at its best for Franklin's visitors. Thank you for your kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best of Christmas celebrations

Four days of total enjoyment! The home has a feeling of history and warmth. Easy to walk to Franklin center and enjoy the community. The fenced backyard is perfect for animals and the use of the fire pit was used for a family Christmas Eve. We are from the west coast and will stay here on a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back!

Enjoyed staying in this beautiful home and town, especially during the holidays.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was our 40 year annual Bunco Christmas outing. The House was just perfect.

Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent. Clean. Fresh. Fabulous.

Mary Ellen was excellent to work with and always there in case we needed her. Fantastic house with all the comforts of home. Strongly recommend for small or large families. Great location. House is rich in history. Extreme comfort.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family Thanksgiving

We had a great time celebrating Thanksgiving together.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

The FBI was a beautiful house. It was very fresh & clean. Plenty of sleeping space & the beds were very comfortable. Bathrooms were updated & very nice. A great neighborhood. Walking to Main Street was a little challenge for my mom & her friend but we managed. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home

Absolutely beautiful and perfect home to stay in. The thoughtfulness of the owner, comfortable beds and luxurious sheets and pillows made for a perfect stay. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleasant

Really nice place, used most of the rooms, the deck and the yard/fire pit. Nice walk into Franklin too! Don’t always need this much room when I visit but when I do I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mary Ellen Redford

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Although, born, raised and educated in Nashville, Mary Ellen married Clyde Redford of Franklin in 1969. He and his father grew up in this house, which was built by Clyde's grandfather in 1902.
Mary Ellen lives south of Leiper's Fork, about a 25 minute drive from the FBI.

Why they chose this property

This property has been passed down from one generation to the next. Sam Redford built this home and others in Franklin between 1899 and 1902 having purchased the land from what had been part of the Carter plantation. This home holds great sentimental value for the Redford family, so much so that when the 5th generation, Emily Redford, moved out, we decided to restore it, preserve it, keep it in the family for future generations and share it with others. Today we are offering our family home for travelers seeking comfort, luxury and ambiance in their travel accommodations.

What makes this property unique

Staying at the Franklin Battlefield Inn is a step back into time, a slower, gentler time of charm and grace. Built only 38 years after the Civil War, this property was on the battlefield. History abounds. Visit the Lotz House (perhaps a ghost tour would appeal to you), Historic Carter House and Carnton Mansion.
The back deck and back yard with a fire pit offer visitors the opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy their time together. We think you will feel the love that has gone into restoring the old and creating the new aspects of this home. It is not a Victorian Museum, but rather a charming and comfortable place to make new memories.

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