Factory at Franklin

Factory at Franklin The Factory at Franklin is a unique, historic retail and entertainment complex that houses a variety of restaurants, storefronts, and event spaces.

Built in 1929, The Factory occupies the buildings that once served as the Dortch Stove Works, Magic Chef and later the Jamison Bedding Company. A member of the National Register of Historic Places, The Factory is rich with history and a very careful renovation has preserved many of The Factory's original features and architectural details. Calvin bought the sprawling complex seven years ago and, a

fter an environmental clean-up, began opening the facility in sections. Today, The Factory at Franklin has 83 tenants. Imagine that factory coming alive with concerts, dining, shopping, meetings, live theatre, art galleries, decorators' showcases, antiques and offices. Our unique facility can serve all this and more. Take a look at The Factory in its days as a bustling, working factory, then embark on a photographic tour of its renovation and transformation to the diverse and vibrant shopping and entertainment complex it is today.

Join us for a vibrant evening tomorrow, July 11th from 6-9pm for the Franklin Art Crawl! Dive into stunning works by loc...
07/10/2025

Join us for a vibrant evening tomorrow, July 11th from 6-9pm for the Franklin Art Crawl! Dive into stunning works by local artists and meet the creative minds behind them! , , and

🐊 Gumbo, po’ boys, muffulettas, and more, plus delicious handcrafted cocktails. No one does it better than The White All...
07/09/2025

🐊 Gumbo, po’ boys, muffulettas, and more, plus delicious handcrafted cocktails. No one does it better than The White Alligator! 🥃🍤

Featured on Tennessee Crossroads, this must-visit spot serves up bold Cajun flavors and warm Southern hospitality. Watch the episode and see what makes it so special!

Celebrate July 4th at The Factory! Grab a bite, sip something cold, and catch live music at our Water Tower Park before ...
07/04/2025

Celebrate July 4th at The Factory! Grab a bite, sip something cold, and catch live music at our Water Tower Park before the fireworks! 💥 Also games, popsicles, and face painting! Don’t forget to spin our prize wheel, you could win tickets to The Red Wheel!

Ever wondered where the name The Red Wheel comes from? 🔥It’s more than just a catchy title; it’s a nod to our roots. In ...
06/30/2025

Ever wondered where the name The Red Wheel comes from? 🔥
It’s more than just a catchy title; it’s a nod to our roots. In this post, our historian takes you back to the early days of The Factory and the iconic Lorain stove that powered it all.

Read the story behind The Red Wheel Franklin
👉 https://factoryatfranklin.com/now-were-cooking-with-gas/

The Carousel of Dreams, hand-carved by Ken Means, was recently featured in Garden & Gun Magazine. A beautiful story of v...
06/27/2025

The Carousel of Dreams, hand-carved by Ken Means, was recently featured in Garden & Gun Magazine. A beautiful story of vision, craftmanship, and community! We are proud to see this kind of magic coming to life right here at The Factory. 🎠

https://bit.ly/44n0tCG

Don't miss The Cowpokes tomorrow night, Thursday, June 19 at 7 PM at The Red Wheel Franklin!
06/18/2025

Don't miss The Cowpokes tomorrow night, Thursday, June 19 at 7 PM at The Red Wheel Franklin!

BOPFLIX session with Nashville's H***y Tonk Tuesday hosts THE COWPOKES (USA) playing track 'I Wanna Dance With You' live at the legendary Hank Snow Rainbow R...

Get ready for a blast at Ballistic Bingo every Monday and Wednesday this Summer at The Skylight Bar in Grand Hall! Famil...
06/16/2025

Get ready for a blast at Ballistic Bingo every Monday and Wednesday this Summer at The Skylight Bar in Grand Hall! Family-friendly fun from 5-7 PM, come and go as you like! Join us tonight for Laughs, prizes, and memories the whole family will love!

What an unforgettable opening weekend at The Red Wheel Franklin! 🎶🔥 Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped bring...
06/15/2025

What an unforgettable opening weekend at The Red Wheel Franklin! 🎶🔥 Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped bring this new chapter to life, especially our surprise guest Lee Brice for an incredible moment we won’t forget.

We’re just getting started! Come experience the music, the stories, and the soul all summer long. https://bit.ly/4mQvZRS

📸 Photos by Kaitlyn Hungerford

Just two days left before The Factory Presents: Magician, Drew Murray! ⁣Get tickets before they’re gone.
06/10/2025

Just two days left before The Factory Presents: Magician, Drew Murray! ⁣Get tickets before they’re gone.

Don't miss this month's art installation! Meet the phenomenal artists at tonight's First Friday Art Crawl 6-9 p.m.
06/06/2025

Don't miss this month's art installation! Meet the phenomenal artists at tonight's First Friday Art Crawl 6-9 p.m.

The Factory at Franklin will feature the powerful work of local Black artists throughout the month of June at its Liberty Hall Art Wall. This free public exhibit will be

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Franklin, TN

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

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+16157911777

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