Candlewood Suites Nashville - Franklin Local Area

Carnton was built in 1826 by former Nashville Mayor Randal McGavock. 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 Cemetery was established nearby.

The park design includes a continuous riverwalk, an interpretive trail following the old Interurban Railroad path, an interactive fountain in a public plaza, public toilet facilities, bench swings along the river, multiple river overlooks, a new monument on Third Avenue, streetscape improvements, a botanical stroll garden, and opportunities for public art in various locations.

In Historic Franklin, Tennessee - City, Crime, Ghost, Civil War & Cemetery Tours