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Main Street Franklin

About the City of Franklin Tennessee:

Franklin, with its rich Civil War heritage, is the centerpiece and county seat of Williamson County. With its 15-block historic district, downtown Franklin is listed on many travel guides, and features clothing stores, antique shops, art galleries and more.

From the old-time charm of Franklin, it’s only a couple miles to more modern, expensive homes of NFL stars and famous musicians, and to the Cool Springs area, location of numerous upscale restaurants and the Cool Springs Galleria Mall.

Official Website:

The city of Franklin's Official Website is www.franklin-gov.com.

County:

Franklin is located in Williamson County

Demographics:

Visit the U.S.Census Bureau for all of the most current and latest demographic information on Franklin.

Local Newspaper:

Tennessean

Trivia:

The city of Franklin was named after, you guessed it, the renowned inventor and statesman, Benjamin Franklin.

More Middle Tennessee Community Information:

Mid-TN Neighborhood Index
Williamson County Index

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