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Spaces in Franklin.

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FirstBank Amphitheater ·cap. 7,500 ·opened 2021

FirstBank Amphitheater: From Quarry Stone to Music Sanctuary

Before it hosted sold-out shows in Franklin, this site was a limestone quarry. Discover how a massive industrial scar became a premier outdoor venue.

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Gray's on Main ·opened 2013

Gray's on Main: A Vertical History of Franklin Music

From a 1930s pharmacy to a premier listening room, explore how this historic Franklin venue turned old medical records into the heartbeat of Main Street.

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Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor ·cap. 110 ·opened 2005

Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor: The House That Songwriters Built

Step inside the Franklin cottage where the industry's ego dissolves and the music feels like a private invitation. Discover the soul of Tennessee's best room.

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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant ·opened 2004

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant: From Blacksmith Shop to Stage

Before the hitmakers and hickory-smoked BBQ, this Franklin landmark was a blacksmith shop and a Chrysler garage. Discover the history behind the music.

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The Factory at Franklin ·cap. 30,000 ·opened 1929

The Factory at Franklin: From Stove Works to Cultural Hub

Discover how a 1929 iron stove factory in Franklin, TN, was saved from demolition to become the city's vibrant living room and creative anchor.

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The Franklin Theatre ·cap. 289 ·opened 1937

The Franklin Theatre: A Main Street Comeback Story

From a dark, shuttered relic to the town's heartbeat, discover how a community saved a 1937 Art Deco treasure and kept its stage alive.

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