Franklin has eye on the future while looking back, preserving its past

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Inside the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center of Williamson County, TN is an immersive re-creation of White’s Tavern, which was inside the city’s first inn. It was established in 1803 by pioneer Benjamin White.

“If you’re here for a room, that will be 8 cents. If you need me to stead your horse, it will be 12; my boy will fetch ’em and take ’em out back,” said an actor portraying White, who appears as a hologram behind the bar.

You can also hear from other historical figures — including Freeman Thomas, who escaped slavery in Williamson County and joined the Union Army…

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