Battle of Franklin Trust

The Battle of Franklin Trust is dedicated to a better understanding of the five bloodiest hours of the American Civil War. Two historic landmarks witnessed the carnage first hand: The Carter House and Carnton.

The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)(3) management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to a greater understanding and enrich the visitor experience of the November 30, 1864 battle. It’s organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history.

The mission of The Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War.

The Battle of Franklin Trust manages two historic sites in Franklin, Tennessee, that witnessed the 1864 Battle of Franklin: Carter House and Carnton.

Plan a Visit

Carter House
1140 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, TN 37065
Call (615) 791-1861
Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 11am-5pm

Carnton
1345 Eastern Flank Circle
Franklin, TN 37064
Call (615) 794-0903
Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 11am-5pm