Discover Franklin, TN, a charming blend of historic elegance and modern convenience nestled just 21 miles south of Nashville. As Williamson County’s county seat and one of Tennessee’s largest cities, Franklin appeals to families, history buffs, and professionals seeking a rich, community-focused lifestyle.
🏡 Livability & Community
Franklin offers a high quality of life anchored by award-winning schools, safe, walkable neighborhoods, and a vibrant event calendar including Main Street Festival, Pumpkinfest, and Dickens of a Christmas. The city’s historic district, spanning 16 blocks, features tree-lined streets, preserved Victorian and Federal-era architecture, and access to family-friendly parks like Pinkerton Park and Fort Granger Trail.
🍽️ Dining & Nightlife
The bustling downtown is a foodie paradise, with local favorites like Gray’s on Main, Puckett’s, Cork & Cow, Red Pony, Merridee’s Breadbasket, and Frisbee-worthy Biscuit Love and Triple Crown Bakery. The Factory at Franklin, a repurposed historic stove factory, houses eclectic shops, Honest Coffee Roasters, Five Daughters Bakery, and lively venues for concerts, art crawls, and food-and-wine events.
🎉 Things To Do
Explore Civil War history through guided tours, the Battle of Franklin Trust sites, and living history at Fort Granger. Outdoor lovers can enjoy the Harpeth River, Harlinsdale Farm dog park and concert grounds, plus scenic walking trails and picnic glades. Cultural venues like Franklin Theatre, boutique shopping at White’s Mercantile, Landmark Booksellers, and live music ‘pickin’ corners’ round out a rich leisure experience.
Franklin combines small-town charm with big-city amenities from historic Main Street and upscale dining to recreational parks and signature festivals. Ideal for those seeking a connected, family-friendly, and culturally rich place to call home.
85,575 people live in Franklin, where the median age is 37.8 and the average individual income is $58,094. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Franklin, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nutrishop, DEM BONeZ Bar-B-Que, and Saint Goose.
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| Dining | 3.25 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.56 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.96 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.19 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.79 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.62 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.54 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.69 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.7 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.58 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.9 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.75 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.73 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.66 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.69 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.25 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.58 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.75 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Franklin has 33,158 households, with an average household size of 2.56. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Franklin do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 85,575 people call Franklin home. The population density is 1,986.6 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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