The following places to spend the night are based on our visitor's recommendations or our own experience.  Just because a place is not listed does not mean that it is or is not a great place to stay, it just means that we have not yet heard any comments about it.  For phone #'s and more info, check with the Franklin Chamber of Commerce.
Campgrounds & Cottages
Motels
Bed & Breakfasts
Sleepy Hollow Cottages
Rainbow Springs Campground

 
Comfort Inn
Hampton Inn
Microtel 
Franklin Inn
Summit Inn
Franklin Terrace 
The Wright Inn (Asheville)
Sleepy Hollow Cottages

Owned by John O'Connor and his lovely wife, Fran.  They are located on Leatherman Gap Rd about a mile or 2 further than the mine.  

Clean, newly remodeled and refurnished. 

You'll enjoy this quiet get-away!  

There is a 2 night minimum.
Comfort Inn

Located behind Taco Bell at the Walmart Plaza on Hwy. 441

Has Whirlpool Rooms and a Swimming Pool.
Summit Inn

Located atop Franklin's highest point! - Hence the name!
Very nice Rooms decorated in antiques. Dining Room and separate Night Club!

Relatives of ours have stayed here and enjoyed it 

No air conditioning, perfect except maybe in July or August, but the night air is cooler at this elevation than in other parts of town.
Rainbow Springs Campground

Features Cabins, RV Camping and Tent Camping.  this campground also boasts a Heated Hostel.  And this campground is Motorcycle Friendly too.

7984 W. Old Murphy Rd. 
about 30 minutes from the mine.

828-524-6376

 
Hampton Inn

Located behind Taco Bell at the Walmart Plaza on Hwy. 441

Nice motel with a Free 
Continental Breakfast.
Franklin Terrace 

Located in Franklin on Hwy 28.

Our customers say that this place has lovely rooms, reasonable rates, good food and staff that make you feel really special!
Microtel 

Behind Arby's/Shell on Hwy 441

Nice motel with an extra window bed that sleeps one, for the family that has more than the usual # of family members.

Kids really love the window bed!!!
The Wright Inn

This one's in Asheville 
(about 1 1/2 hours from 
the mine - near the Biltmore)

 Owned by Bill Ayers and his family, this is a beautifully elegant and romantic place to stay for a night or a weekend get-a-way or even a whole week! 

(There is a 2 night minimum in October and most weekends.) 

Wonderful friendly folk await your arrival.  They will treat you right! 
Franklin Inn

Located on the corner of 
Palmer and Porter Streets in Downtown Franklin.

Newly remodeled and 
AAA aproved.
Has Swimming Pool.