Downtown Rocky Mount building could possibly be hotel By CJ FAIRFIELD Aug 10, 2018 Aug 10, 2018 Updated May 16, 2019 3 1 of 2 The building that could potentially become a hotel and restaurant is located at 325 Franklin Street in Rocky Mount. Photo by CJ Fairfield Building owner Phillip Bane shows the space to members of the Rocky Mount Planning Commission. 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