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The Factory

230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 791-1777
Ranked #1 of 2 shopping in Franklin
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Shopping centres
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Killeen, Texas
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75 reviews 75 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Was very refreshing after walking around downtown in the heat to get some cool air while walking around. They are also dog friendly with many of their indoor restaurants having seating available for pets. We just wish the Factory was a little bigger with some more neat shops inside. Neat Building too!

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Boston, Massachusetts
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

this local has a great antique store that has lots of everything and a viking kitchen store…i am in heaven…need a good hour for each …lots to do and see in a lovely setting

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Nashville, Tennessee
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
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Really expected there to be a lot more shops inside the factory. There is a small ice cream parlor that has good ice cream, you do have to take it out of the parlor to eat. There are some tables and chairs in a common area. There is also a small shop , I believe the name is Music City... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011
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To round out an experience at this place it would have been good if there was something happening on the centre court stage. A good mix of shops. The emphasis being on art. Many of the shops stock housewares. A few places to eat, a nice ice cream parlour. We enjoyed the anitque shop, but then wherever we go we... More

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Clearwater, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011
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Had read on the website that the stores open at 10 am. We went to The Factory on a Wednesday, just after 10 am as we had a long drive after our visit. We were expecting more of the stores to be artsy, local crafts, etc. that are fun to browse through. There were some of those, but many were... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
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We went on a Saturday and enjoyed the Farmers Market in the back parking lots. The Factory was very unique with local store fronts. Good place to walk around for an hour or two. Stores don't open until 11am on Saturdays. Make sure you read about Rusty when walking in. He represents the Factory through an artists lens.

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Cypress, California
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2011
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Interesting place to visit and walk around in, especially if you like artsy kinds of shops. There are various things to see and do including watching artists at work and art classes for kids plus places to eat and stores with antiques and home decor, clothing, jewelry, and unique gifts and crafts. Years ago it was an actual factory that... More

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