Marybeth’s guidebook

Welcome to Franklin, Tennessee Where Progress and History Give You a Unique Sense of Place. Franklin, Tennessee has a unique blend of history and new growth. Founded in 1799 and named after Benjamin Franklin, it is where one of the bloodiest wars in the Civil War took place. Franklin attracts thousands of history-hungry tourists each year to visit the site of the Battle of Franklin, Carnton, the Carter House and many other historic locations. In 2009, The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded Franklin the prestigious title of Distinctive Destination for offering an authentic visitor experience by combining dynamic downtowns, cultural diversity, attractive architecture and a strong commitment to historic preservation. In the same year the American Planning Association named the downtown Franklin area a Top Ten Great Neighborhood for the Downtown Franklin’s outstanding historic character and architecture and meaningful protection measures the City has adopted to ensure Franklin’s unique sense of place is not compromised by future growth and development. Approximately 78,000 people live in Franklin. In 2017 the U.S. Census ranked Franklin as the 8th fastest growing city in the Nation. The Cool Springs area is a business, dining and shopping hub with many Fortune 500 companies located there. Business Week Magazine named Franklin one of the Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business.