Tennessee summer days are best paired with cold drinks, y’all! Whether you need to find a Happy Hour destination for your office crew or simply want a place to unwind and have a good time with your friends, FranklinIs has a few recommendations.  From daily and late night drink specials to bustling and chill atmospheres, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite local spots in Franklin that will put the “happy” in your Happy Hour!

Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club

In the alley at 317 Main St. Franklin, TN 37064 | Open daily (4 p.m. to 12 a.m.) The anti-prohibition craft cocktail bar opens at 4 p.m. daily and even offers a few specials during the week, including half-price martinis on Mondays and $8 margaritas (along with half-price tacos) on Tuesdays! View their website and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram!

Dolan’s Bar & Grill

4140 Carothers Pkwy 2 | Open daily (11 a.m. to 3 a.m.) Celebrating 20 years in the community, Dolan’s Bar & Grill is nothing short of good drinks and a great time! Featuring karaoke, poker games, and dancing, at Dolan’s you can also enjoy discounts on house whiskey and beer from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.  View their website and give them a follow on Facebook! 

Franklin Chop House

1101 Murfreesboro Rd | Open Mon – Sat (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Whether you are in the mood for craft brews, speciality drinks, martinis, or wine, Franklin Chop House has it all! Plus, Monday through Saturday, there are daily drink specials.  View their website and give them a follow on Facebook! 

Huckleberry Brewing Company

600A Frazier Dr. | Open Wed – Fri (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sat – Sun (12-10 p.m.) Family friendly and located in the heart of Cool Springs, Huckleberry Brewing offers made from scratch food and craft beer, plus a Huckleberry Happy Hour of $2 off house beer and $6 wells from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 2-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday!  View their website and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram! 

JJ’s Wine Bar

206 E Main St | Open Tues – Thurs (4-10 p.m.), Fri – Sat (4-11 p.m.), and Sun – Mon (Private events only) Offering nearly 30 different wines to choose from as well as cocktails, whiskey, and beer, JJ’s Wine Bar is an age 21+ establishment located in a previously private residence, complete with a charming wrap-around porch and courtyard. JJ’s also serves appetizers and desserts and features 25% off all wines in their wine-dispensing machines.  View their website and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram!

Jonathan’s Grille

7135 S Springs Dr | Open Mon – Thurs (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), Fri – Sat (11 a.m.-2 a.m.), Sun (11 a.m.-1 a.m.) For sports fans and fans of the late night Happy Hour, Jonathan’s does 2-for-1 beers and $6 food specials (spinach dip, queso, fried pickles, and a 12” one-topping pizza, to name a few!) every day of the week from 10 p.m. to close. Other specials vary daily and as early as 3 p.m.!  View their website and give them a follow on Facebook!

O’ Be Joyful 

328 Main St Franklin | Open daily (11 a.m. to 12 a.m.) A tavern-style bar known for its whiskey and burgers, O’ Be Joyful was established in 2018 and boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in Franklin – and growing! O’ Be Joyful also offers a rotating craft beer selection, curated cocktails, and fun 1 oz flights for sampling their spirits.  View their website and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram!  

The Rutledge

105 International Dr | Open Mon – Thur (11 a.m. – 11 p.m.), Fri (11 a.m. – 12 a.m.), Sat (10 a.m. – 12 a.m.), and Sun (10 a.m. – 10 p.m.) With an award-winning wine list and house cocktails offering a twist on the classics, The Rutledge is an excellent choice for Happy Hour, which happens to be Monday through Friday (3-6 p.m.)! From Happy Hour starters (steak rolls, shrimp cocktail, ½ charcuterie board) to cocktails, wine, and beer, you won’t leave hungry or thirsty.  View their website and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram!

Tony’s Eat & Drink

1000 Meridian Blvd Suite 100 | Open daily (11 a.m. to 1 a.m.) Established in 2019 and the self-proclaimed “3rd Place Hangout,” Tony’s Eat & Drink is one of Franklin’s newest locally-owned restaurants and bars! Tony’s has a full food menu, skee-ball, and an every day Happy Hour from 2-7 p.m.! Try Tony’s Best Margarita, the spiked twisters, or speciality cocktails.  View their website and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram!

Vintage Vine 100

4051 Aspen Grove Dr | Open Tues – Sat (3-10 p.m.) and Sun (2-9 p.m.)  The Vintage Vine 100 is a hip and modern experience – with a rooftop to go with it! While serving 15 different wine flights, high-end craft beer, and superior bourbon is impressive, Vintage Vine 100 is primarily known for its extensive selection of wines from all over the world. Plus, their Happy Hour menu Tuesday – Thursday (3-6 p.m.) is generous: $2 off any dip, $1 off all tap beer, $3 off all wine flights, and $5 off wine flight bottles!  View their website and give them a follow on Facebook and Instagram! View FranklinIs for more dining, things to do, shopping, community news, and more!