The most disappointing thing about the Battle of Franklin site is that 95% of it has been overrun with development. This is one of the few places where you can stand where the actual battle took place. It is also near the Carter House and Lotz house, so I would recommend visiting it.

We were told the old Carter Cotton Gin, which was cannabalized during the fighting is being rebuilt, with the intention of returning it to working order. Another glimpse into the daily lives of the people this war took such a terrible toll upon.

There is nothing much to see here right now but you can easily see where Confederate generals met their deaths, marked by nearby posts with the name of the general on it. This battle cost the Confederates dearly.

The park is small and a quick stop on your way around town to the different sites. It is easy to find and takes a few minutes to read about what happened at the gin which is an important feature of the Battle of Franklin as a whole.

This is currently just a memorial. They plan to purchase the current pizza place and rebuild the cotton gin as it was in 1864. Will be an important addition.

The Carter Gin Assault Site battlefield park is just south of the Carter House museum, in Franklin, and is one prime example of how a battlefield can be restored. Originally this location was built over by a Pizza Hut restaurant, but because of its historical significance, in 2005 the restaurant was purchased and demolished. Today this park stands in its... More