Franklin is a city in Williamson County, in the Nashville-Davidson metro area. It is the county seat.
There are at least 27 cities - and numerous townships - in the United States named “Franklin.” Most are named after Benjamin Franklin.
We’re just a little partial to Franklin, TN though. Franklin, TN is by far the largest city in America with the name Franklin.
Franklin Tennessee is the kind of southern town that welomes vistors and new residents alike with open arms and most of all with typical southern hospitality.
You can take a guided walking tour with local historians dressed in period costumes of the 1800's and early 1900's. You'll be able to hear all about the events of the past that even includes a moonshine distribution operation (now an ice cream store!) There is also the Franklin Jazz festival which adds a new musical flavor to downtown and adds the rich list of cultural and arts activities that take place here throughout the year.
Franklin Tennessee has managed to retain its historic past and identity, which is a rare feat for a small town in America faced with constant desire for renewel. Forward thinking residents in the late 60's and 70's campaigned and rallied the residents to make the aware that the historic downtown Franklin Tennessee was something that shouldn't be taken for granted. Thank goodness those people had the vision to keep Franklin as beautiful and historically intact as possible.
However, Franklin has managed to balance the old with new by developing a huge retail and business sector close to I65 and just south of Brentwood.. This shoppers paradise is known as Cool Springs is also home to the latest corporate reloaction from California of Nissan thats to the forward thinking City Management and perceptive vision of the powers that be at Nissan.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $237,000
Houses in Franklin ranged from $76,000 to $12.5 million (average $436,000).
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Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 55,870. Franklin covers 30.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 648 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 37064, 37067, 37069
Area code: 615
Weather
Franklin, TN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 25.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Franklin is 54.33 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 5.78 Inches.
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