Franklin, Tennessee Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Franklin, Tennessee, a vibrant city of 108,947 residents nestled just south of Nashville. Known for its rich history and charming downtown square, Franklin has seen its fair share of culinary evolution, with a number of closed down restaurants dotting its landscape. From those that closed down due to challenges to others that permanently closed their doors, this page highlights eateries that have shut down or been temporarily closed, marking the ever-changing tapestry of our local dining scene.

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Buffalo Wings & Rings – Franklin – 105 International Dr
105 International Dr
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
The Grilled Cheeserie – Franklin – 334 Main St
334 Main St
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Burger King – Franklin – 2009 Columbia Ave
2009 Columbia Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Franklin – 1712 Galleria Blvd
1712 Galleria Blvd
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Old School – Sports and Live Music Bar – Franklin – 1000 Meridian Blvd #100
1000 Meridian Blvd #100
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Boilery Seafood & Grill – Franklin – 545 Cool Springs Blvd #195
545 Cool Springs Blvd #195
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews – Franklin – 1762 Galleria Blvd
1762 Galleria Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Wild Wing Cafe – Franklin – 545 Cool Springs Blvd #195
545 Cool Springs Blvd #195
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Fulin’s – Franklin – 3046 Columbia Ave #102
3046 Columbia Ave #102
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Molinari’s – Franklin – 330 Mayfield Dr # 815
330 Mayfield Dr # 815
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Logan’s Roadhouse – Franklin – 7087 Bakers Bridge Ave
7087 Bakers Bridge Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Franklin Burger Co. – Franklin – 1109 Davenport Blvd Ste 500
1109 Davenport Blvd Ste 500
Franklin, TN 37069
Status: Closed Permanently
Swanky’s Taco Shop Franklin – Franklin – 1175 Meridian Blvd Ste 106
1175 Meridian Blvd Ste 106
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Zushimaki – Franklin – 1031 Riverside Dr
1031 Riverside Dr
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Wendy’s – Franklin – 601 Hillsboro Rd
601 Hillsboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Zoës Kitchen РFranklin Р3058 Mallory Ln Suite 160
3058 Mallory Ln Suite 160
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Shoney’s – Franklin – 1306 Hwy 96
1306 Hwy 96
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Yats – Franklin – 2000 Mallory Ln #615
2000 Mallory Ln #615
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Peking Palace And Sushi Bar – Franklin – 1745 Galleria Blvd
1745 Galleria Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Beyond Curry-Franklin, Tennessee – Franklin – 1945 Mallory Ln Suite # 120
1945 Mallory Ln Suite # 120
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Izzy’s – Franklin – 901 Columbia Ave
901 Columbia Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Moe’s Original BBQ – Cool Springs – Franklin – 9050 Carothers Pkwy #104
9050 Carothers Pkwy #104
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Cool Springs Brewery – Franklin – 600A Frazier Dr
600A Frazier Dr
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Bricks Café РFranklin Р2020 Fieldstone Pkwy
2020 Fieldstone Pkwy
Franklin, TN 37069
Status: Closed Permanently
Moe’s Original BBQ – Franklin – Franklin – 901 Columbia Ave
901 Columbia Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Chili’s Grill & Bar – Franklin – 3084 Columbia Ave
3084 Columbia Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Corner Pub Cool Springs – Franklin – 9200 Carothers Pkwy Suite 100
9200 Carothers Pkwy Suite 100
Franklin, TN 37067
Status: Closed Permanently
Front St. Tavern – Franklin – 158 Front St #100
158 Front St #100
Franklin, TN 37064
Status: Closed Permanently
Old Chicago – Franklin
440 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin
Franklin, TN
Status: Closed Permanently

Old Chicago was located at 440 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067. It opened in 1998 and closed in 2024.