Joe B.
9/8/2025
I was able to make the last tour of the day at 4 pm with 2 other people. With such a small group our knowledgeable guide was able to go into a lot more detail of the house, history of the area,...
Carnton
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1345 Eastern Flank Cir
Franklin, TN 37064
Carnton was built around 1826 by Randal McGavock, an early settler in Middle Tennessee. By the time of the Civil War, Carnton was home to John and Carrie McGavock and it was a large working farm. Over forty enslaved people lived and worked at Carnton in the years leading up to the Civil War. On November 30, 1864, the site was witness to the Battle of Franklin. Carnton became the largest field hospital in the area following the terrible battle, and in 1866 the McGavock Confederate Cemetery was established nearby. Today the cemetery holds the remains of nearly 1,500 Southern soldiers. The family and enslaved cemeteries are also on site. Sixty minutes Classic house tours are offered as well as Extended, Slavery, Battlefield, and Behind the Scenes tours.
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Linda S.
7/30/2025
Our docent was extremely well versed on the history of Carnton. She described the battle of Franklin and caring for the wounded, and also details about the family and enslaved people that lived...
Al B.
3/6/2024
Great place to learn about US history. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was great at telling the story of the house and history connecting to it. You could tell she truly enjoyed what...
LeAnn A.
10/23/2024
Spent a wonderful afternoon at Carnton. The home is beautiful and the grounds stunning. The tour guide was friendly and informative. I enjoyed learning a bit of TN civil war history while on...
Ellen B.
11/1/2022
The tour of the manor house give you an insight of life during the civil war was like as the confederate army took over the manor house as a field hospital. It brings up so many emotions. The...
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