Franklin, County seat in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Franklin stands 21 miles south of Nashville at an elevation of 196 meters, with streets lined by preserved 19th-century buildings and local shops.
The Battle of Franklin in 1864 marked a turning point in the Civil War, resulting in over 8,000 casualties and transforming numerous homes into field hospitals.
The Franklin Square serves as a central gathering point for seasonal festivals, art exhibitions, and music performances throughout the year.
The city maintains numerous parks, walking trails, and recreational facilities, connected by a network of pedestrian-friendly pathways for residents and visitors.
Franklin transformed from a small agricultural town of 12,407 people in 1980 to the seventh largest city in Tennessee with 83,454 residents by 2020.
Location: Williamson County
Inception: 1799
Elevation above the sea: 196 m
Website: https://franklintn.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.92917,-86.85750
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07
Carnton
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Carter House
2.9 km
Lotz House
1.9 km
McGavock Confederate Cemetery
2.8 km
Franklin Battlefield
2.9 km
Confederate Monument (Franklin)
1.1 km
Fort Granger
462 m
Nashville Tennessee Temple
2.2 km
Harlinsdale Farm
616 m
Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7
1.2 km
Rest Haven Cemetery
1.4 km
Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame
2.8 km
Alpheus Truett House
530 m
Henry H. Mayberry House
875 m
McLemore House
2 km
Franklin Historic District
1.1 km
Winstead House
1.4 km
Glen Echo
2.3 km
William S. Campbell House
2.6 km
Lotz House Museum
1.9 km
Williamson County Courthouse
1.2 km
Maney-Sidway House
920 m
Cox House
679 m
Thomas Shute House
2.7 km
Rainey House
874 m
David McEwen House
2.5 km
Daniel McMahan House
1.8 km
Y. M. Rizer House
2.8 kmReviews
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