The tour guide was an amazing storyteller that painted a vivid picture of the battle and what the family and all people involved went through during that day on the property. I would highly recommend this tour so you can immerse yourself in this time of history.

Didnt get to go in the house. Barely missed the cut off for last tour. But the fellow at the desk was super helpful and knowledgeable. As he was locking up the smaller buildings he unlocked the farm office for us to see the battlefield damage. It was oddly beautiful. Took some great pics. Folks here were super nice. Thanked us several times for coming out.

Great proctor that gave our tour. His knowledge of the history is amazing. Said he has been learning his knowledge since he was a young boy.

Interesting place with good interpretive information focused on all aspects of the property, including the enslaved people who lived there. We didnt take the guided tour. Just used the map and signage.

Customer service was pleasant but I wish there wouldve been more of the slave cabins left up to view and details of what they had to encounter during this battle as well.

Randy (our tour guide) was amazing! He was very knowledgeable of the location and area. We had a great visit, and recommend to anyone in the passing through the Franklin area.

I give this a 2 star. The grounds are beautiful. BUT. I have a 1 year old baby and so my husband and I decided not to take the tour so that he would not annoy anyone. However we did run into a tour lady and she was beyond rude to my Hispanic husband. She was so nice to all the other people around but when my husband walked in on a building we thought was open to the public she embarrassed us in front of people. She demanded we leave immediately and was loud and rude. My poor husband felt so frustrated. She rudely inquired if we even had tickets, which of course we did. It was terrible. Im glad we didnt take the tour, I would have really been upset. I wanted to report her but there was no one inside the building. Honestly I think my huge Hispanic husband scared her when he walked in. But there is a way to talk to people. It immediately felt like an attack. It was a young blonde tour guide. So if you see her just be mindful.

Kristy! Thank you so much for guiding our tour at the Carter House! Your story telling will forever be remembered. Absolutely will recommend this tour to anyone we know coming to Nashville!

Just an amazing tour. The grounds are not super large but they are kept up. The knowledge of the tour group is 5 stars. I highly recommend buying the tour ticket and the battlefield tour.

Simply tour. Impressive history. Tour guide was great.

Outstanding tour! Kristi, our tour guide was exceptional and extremely informative and passionate. She answered all our questions and could not have done a better job of setting the stage and helping us visualize the significance of what happened in Franklin. This is a must see if you are in the Nashville area and well worth the trip to Franklin. Thank you so much.

Very interesting and extremely well preserved.Good place and very friendly staff.

In one of the most amazing stories in civil war history, Tod Carter toured the country with his troops, only to get killed in his backyard of his childhood home.The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, with a small museum at the entrance. You can take one of the many tours for a detailed look. You can also tour at your own pace, reading the many plaques on the property... A third option, your the grounds and enjoy the aesthetics.Ironically, members of the Carter family were bored so far from any fighting... Only for it to end up in their back and front yard.The Carter house is a beautiful property with an inexpensive admission to the grounds.

I was near here for work and decided to go check out some history. Wow was I glad to make the last guided tour at 4pm. It was so informative, educating and enlightening that I wanted to come back for more information. The Trust that owes the museum is making some amazing progress on restoring the building showing you the amazing battle that took place on this property. There is so much to see and do I would love to spend much more time here to explore and learn.The restored room with the bullet holes was the winner and the still lodged bullet beside the house was amazing. If you are in Franklin, take time to go explore this wonderful piece of history.

Extremely knowledgeable guides and the history is incredible. Definitely worth every minute.

Very informative and interesting tour. They really need to extend it from 1 hour to 1 hour and a half. Guide had to talk very fast to get it all in. Never saw so many bullet holes in my life.

Great local history tour in Franklin! Good way to learn about the families who started the town, the ways the civil war impacted he town, and about the Carter family specifically. The tour does require walking around uneven grounds, paths, upstairs into the house and down to the basement. I love the rich history and fun period decorations used in the house. They visitors center is nice and has an extra video if you’d like to watch it as well as a mini museum. This site is across the street from Lotz House and very close to the Carnton Plantation. There is a group ticket price if you plan to visit all three at the same time, you would just need to plan your time accordingly to get to them before they close.

Our tour guide, Will, was excellent. He provided such great detail whole we toured the home, that it really made the battle that took place easy to visualize and understand. The small museum inside is interesting and nicely presented. Highly recommend.

Tour guide was very informative. Must also visit Carlton Plantation for the full story of the of Battle of Franklin.

Sheila was a captivating tour guide. She is a fantastic tour guide and really gave us a clear idea of all that took place in Franklin, and particularly here at the Carter House. A very humbling experience.

Historical site ..must go and see

Great place for a tour and to learn about the civil war. The lady that did our tour is knowledgable and really knows how to tell a story. I felt like I could vision everything happening. The best part is when she sat us outside on the deck and was explaining where everything happened. She had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I didn’t get her name but I snapped a photo while she was talking. She needs a promotion! thank you for a great day and filling my head with some great knowledge.

It was very interesting and especially cool to see the cellar that the Carter family hid in and to see bullet holes from the Civil War in the office building. The tour guide was great and helped everyone visualize what happened in the war. Anyone interested in the Civil War should definitely come here. Even if youre not interested in the Civil War, you would still have a great time here!!

Interesting Civil War historyA lot happened here and you can feel it as you walk through the house and grounds. Take the time for a tour of the house. It is worth it.

Wonderful and informative tour. We took the extended tour and enjoyed our guide and the grounds.

Kristy was an AMAZING guide. Tour was filled with amazing historical tidbits. Love that the Carter family still appreciates their family history and is willing to share their possessions with others.

The tour guide was very good. Learned a lot of history about the battle in Franklin Tennessee. Loved the house and grounds. One of the buildings had so many holes from the battle, no one inside would have not been shot. Chilling.

If you love history this is an amazing tour. The guide we had was amazing. It is sad but it is our history. I highly reccomend this tour.

Fascinating historic site of a family house that was in the center of the battle of franklin. The house tour is a must-the tour guide Rusty was a great storyteller and very passionate about the subject. They even let you step to the basement where the families hid during the battle. I will return with guests.

LOVED this tour....it gave me goose bumps & brought years to my eyes. Trey was our tour guide and he was FANTASTIC!!!

Wow, an absolutely incredible place. Take the tour and experience the history.

Take the tour and learn about our history.

It was a amazing tour.

Fascinating tour presented with sensitivity and passion. We were riveted! Grounds are very well maintained, and the historians here are extremely knowledgeable and articulate.

A very politically biased organization that limits what people can say while visiting.

It was great. Very fun!! It is also very interesting. If you want to learn about the Battle of Franklin, You should for sure come. You should do the guided tour. The only negative thing about it is that the gift shop is pricey.

This was a very interesting story that comes with this house. If you tour here, you must also go across the street to the Lotz house. Ask about the tour package that includes both houses and a third site. But make sure you have all day or at least 4 hours to see everything. We only made it to the two houses (which is why I dont remember what the 3rd site was).

The place is small but packed with history. Tour guide (Randy) was very knowledgeable and had good delivery. But its a lot of information to take in - youre better off reading about the Battle of Franklin (or the brochure about the Carter house) before coming to the museum - its very hard to keep track of all the names/protagonists during the tour if you dont have the right background. If youre visiting Franklin only for a day, do this tour, the Archives Museum and Main Street - all very close to each other.

Tour guide is very knowledgeable.

Very informative and so well-preserved. David, our historian and guide, told comprehensive overview of the Battle of Franklin and the Carter family. He was really knowledgeable and friendly.

David was an incredible guide, the knowledge he has on the planet e and facts makes the visit really impressive

I am actually alarmed by what I observed here.

We enjoyed our tour & lady was very informative

Great place to visit and learn about history

I know just the basics of the civil war, but this made the history come to life. All the bullet holes in the house were so cool. HUUUUGEEE shout out to Trey, our tour guide. He was fantastic, answered all our questions, and made the history of the Franklin battle comprehensable and come to life by pointing out where troops were on the landscape. He was super passionate about this house and the battle.

Must go to for any history buff. The tour was very informative and thorough. I would highly recommend stopping here for the tour.

Was a cool place to learn more about the civil war

Mr. Van Dyke was amazing. He is so passionate about what he is saying. It truly was an amazing tour.

We really enjoyed this tour, Will was amazing! If you have a chance definitely take the tour!! Incredible history!

Simply one of the best tours I have been on. Will is an amazing tour guide. We did the extended tour and it was well worth the money. You have to check this place out. Just go you wont be disappointed.

Went to a few other historic places this week (Oakland Manor and Carnton house) the Carter house was my favorite. The tour guide was amazing! You could really tell she loved the history and wasnt just reciting from a script she memorized. It was a very informative tour and a must if youre in the Franklin area.

Mr Van Dyke was our guide on the tour and was OUTSTANDING! He weaves knowledge and passion for this historical site into a vivid tapestry for your mind to comprehend. Frankly I didnt want the tour to end. I will eagerly return to Carter House to follow up with the more detailed tours in the future. I would love to have him as our guide on these tours as well

Fun summer history camp for kids!!

The history of America has quite a story good and not so good.

Super informative. Mike, our tour guide, was unbelievably knowledgeable on the Battle of Franklin. If you want to see authentic period pieces and hear a personal story account of the Carter family, you need to take this tour!!

The two tours is the way to go. At Carter house, we learned all about the battle and had a great tour guide (Thanks Jim!). Its a lot of info in a short time but very cool. If considering both locations, visit this one first. Its helpful to know the history of the battle.

Extremely interesting, our tour guide was excellent! Learned a lot! Bullet holes from the battle that was fought on the Carter land!

This was the best historic tour I have ever been on. The tour guides are passionate about what they do.

More families need to bring their kids here to learn the local history! Excellent experience!

Interesting tour for people interested in learning about the Civil War. Great tour guide.

Amazing piece of history, everyone should experience this place so that we are not doomed to repeat it.

Will works here and Carnton. He has offered a treasure trove of information in an engaging way. In particular, his battlefield tour at Carter was presented very well.

Beautiful place to visit and see the old ways of life. I took the extended tour and loved it alot!

Great place to bring out of town guests for some southern civil war history.The guides are great and when we went it was not crowded so we learned a lot and didnt feel rushed.Thank you Carter House!

Very interesting. Picture is of the battlefield outside the house.

Great historical site! Two Thousand of TEN thousand died, another 1,000 missing in a small battlefield to abolish slavery, and now libs want to give reparations to people not affected by slavery. They should give reparations to the descendents of the union army!

I really loved this tour and the museum. They did their best to provide extensive information on the grounds and in the museum, and our tour guide told us lots!Ill definitely be visiting again! Well worth it!

Amazing history!!! The tour guide was very informative and made you feel like you really understood the significance of the site, in addition to giving a clear mental picture of what just happened. I would go back.

Great Civil War history tour.

I really loved this tour and the museum. They did their best to provide extensive information on the grounds and in the museum, and our tour guide told us lots! The history of the family was interesting and they recently did a restoration of the office and there are hundreds of exposed bullet holes. I wonder why the tour didn’t take us in the upstairs of the house. Overall a very historical and informative tour, I loved it!

We took the 1.5 hr battle tour. Will was an amazing guide. Im not a Cival War Buff, but he kept my attention the entire time!

A great little piece of history, excellent tour!

Incredible experience! Everyone was lovely. The tour guides really made you feel like you were there during the battle, they painted the picture in your mind beautifully! Ill definitely be visiting again! Well worth it!

The tour of the Carter House was one of the best tours I have ever been on! The Battle of Franklin Trust focuses more on the stories that add a personal touch rather than statistics which are easy to forget. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn more about the civil war.

We did not do the actual tour, however if you are a history buff in the slightest, allow yourself time for the tour. We spoke to a very informative guide in the information/welcome center. There is so much rich history on & around this property that makes this a must see!

The Carter house was super awesome. Everyone working there provided us with plenty of information, while at the same time keeping the tour entertaining!

Tour is very good. It is a very interesting site. Need to give yourself a couple of hours there.

The tour guide does an excellent job talking about this significant Civil War battle that you dont hear much about. Well worth the visit.

Very good place to go to, you learn alot.

Phenomenal tour guides bring to life the reality of the Carter House and its place in the Battle of Franklin. The house is beautiful. Worth it!

My husband and I love history! Our tour guide David was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to know more about the Civil War.

Loved it. Very informative. Staff was friendly. Tour guide was great. What can I say.....a national treasure

Wow my first day in Tennessee! What a great tour!

Interesting to visit. They do have a tour of the house and they have plaques about the area to read.

Amazing price if history and an amazing story. Highly recommend stopping in for this tour.

Well preserved and beautiful site of terrible clash of Civil war, with apple and peach tree orchard restored with heritage trees and grounds taken from the original antebellum owner. Information center and parking excellent. Walking tours.

Loved the tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and clearly loved this history--great experience.

This is where the history of Franklin TN starts. If your interested in learning about the Three battle of Franklin in 1964, start here. Tours, friendly, knowledgeable staff, and they have a passion for their profession. Well worth the time.

Wonderful bit of preserved history from the Civil war.

This place is amazing and so worth the hour tour.Wonderful and informative tour. We took the extended tour and enjoyed our guide and the grounds.

I cant really rate it because the price to visit was a bit costly for 2 seniors.

Outstanding well preserved southern plantation that saw the horrific fighting during the War Between the States (1861-1865).

Very enjoyable tour!

The rich history shared by the volunteer tour guide was incredible. Would recommend this to any civil way history buff

Olivia was our guide and she was very informative and easy to understand. We really enjoyed her presentation and learned a lot about a place we knew nothing about previously. Very interesting if you are interested in history.

Thank you for being so kind to the kids. Very friendly staff.

Tour guide Christy explained very well the of the history here. Enjoyed it on a relaxed Sunday .

Our tour guide did a wonderful job making the story come alive AND be relevant to us today.

This was an amazing experience! Our tour guide was incredibly informative and passionate!!

The best house tour in the area, and we did them all! The historical aspect of this house and the battle fought in it and all around it is so fascinating. It was definitely a tragedy for all that lived here and fought here but one can only appreciate the history of it all. If you only have time for one tour of the three in Franklin, this is the one I recommend. I cant remember her name but the blonde girl with the braid was awesome and went above and beyond to describe in great detail the events that unravelled here. If you are a civil war buff, do not miss this!