Franklin County, Administrative county in Tennessee, United States.
Franklin County spans across central Tennessee with Winchester as its capital, featuring both urban developments and natural landscapes at the foothills of Cumberland Plateau.
The Tennessee General Assembly established Franklin County on December 3, 1807, naming it after Benjamin Franklin and designating Winchester as the county seat.
The University of the South at Sewanee maintains a 13,000-acre campus within Franklin County, providing educational programs and architectural landmarks.
Residents access county services through offices in Winchester, while Tims Ford State Park offers recreational activities throughout all seasons.
The county contains three lakes, including Tims Ford Reservoir, which generates hydroelectric power and supports multiple water-based activities.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: December 3, 1807
Capital city: Winchester
Shares border with: Coffee County, Jackson County, Grundy County, Marion County, Madison County, Lincoln County, Moore County
Website: http://franklincotn.us
GPS coordinates: 35.15000,-86.10000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
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Old Stone Fort
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Fiery Gizzard Trail
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Great Stage Park
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South Cumberland State Park
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Sewanee Natural Bridge
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Lost Cove Cave
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DuBose Conference Center
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Hundred Oaks Castle
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Whitaker-Motlow House
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Haynes House
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Col. A.M. Shook House
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Franklin County Courthouse
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Green-Evans House
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Coffee County Courthouse
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Valentine Square
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Hunt-Moore House
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Estill-Fite House
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L.D. Hickerson House
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Wilkinson-Keele House
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Normandy Lake
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Russell Cave
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Sewanee Fire Lookout Tower
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Jack Daniel's Distillery
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Gilbert H. Grosvenor Visitor Center
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R.N. Mann House
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