Williamson County

Williamson County is an administrative unit in Middle Tennessee that extends south of Nashville and includes small towns, residential areas and wooded hills. The landscape alternates between open fields, commercial zones and parks connected by a network of rural roads.

The area was carved from Davidson County in 1799 and named after a North Carolina delegate who participated in constitutional formation. Franklin was chosen as the seat of government and remained the central administrative hub of the region for over two centuries.

The name honors Hugh Williamson, a North Carolina signer of the United States Constitution whose political work shaped the founding era of the late 1700s. Today his legacy appears in public buildings and street names that visitors notice while driving through the region.

Travelers reach the region via Interstate 65 running north to south or smaller highways branching west and east from Nashville. Many points of interest are spread out, so a vehicle is recommended for trips between individual towns and attractions.

Many roads still carry the names of early settlers and political figures from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, creating a living connection to the past when driving through. Some towns preserve historic courthouses and monuments recalling the beginnings of settlement that remain visible on public squares.

Location: Tennessee

Inception: October 26, 1799

Capital city: Franklin

Shares border with: Davidson County, Maury County, Rutherford County, Marshall County, Cheatham County, Dickson County, Hickman County

Website: http://williamsoncounty-tn.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.89000,-86.90000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:52