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History
Franklin was established on October 26, 1799. The town was named after Benjamin Franklin. For most of its first two centuries, it was a small, peaceful county seat. In the years before the Civil War, Williamson County was one of Tennessee’s richest counties and Franklin was the heart of plantation economy. Three secretaries of war lived in the nearby area and two presidents visited Franklin
However, the Civil War destroyed the economy. For almost 3 years, the area was occupied by Union troops. The Battle of Franklin, one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War, took place on November 30, 1864, resulting to 8,000 fatalities and turning all houses and buildings in Franklin into hospitals.
It took over a century for the economy of Franklin to attain pre-war levels. For 120 years, the town seemed isolated not just from Nashville, but also from the rest of the world.
Area and Climate
Franklin, TN has a distinctive mixture of history and new development. The town was named after Benjamin Franklin and established in 1799. One of Civil War’s bloodiest battle happened in this town, bringing countless of visitors annually to visit the location of the Carter House, Carnton Plantation, Battle of Franklin, and various other historic sites throughout Franklin. The National Trust for Historic Preservation bestowed the town the esteemed title of Distinctive Destination in 2009 for providing a real tourist experience by blending a solid dedication to historic preservation, cultural variety, vibrant downtowns, and gorgeous architecture.
The population of Franklin is around 62,000. The Cool Springs area is a shopping, dining and business center, with several Fortune 500 companies having headquarters here. Franklin was named by Business Week Magazine as among the top 50 cities to establish a small business.
Franklin experiences 51 inches of rainfall annually (U.S. median is 37), while snowfall is 5 inches per year (U.S. median is 25). On average, the annual sunny days in Franklin are 211. January has the lowest temperature, at 28° F, while July has the highest temperature, at about 90° F.
Real Estate and Cost of Living
In 2011, the estimated average value of houses or condominiums in Franklin is $292,777 (in 2000, it was $179,500). In 2011, the average prices of mobile homes: $75,540; 5 and up unit buildings: $117,591; attached units and townhomes: $244,096; 3- or 4-unit buildings: $269,249; all residential units: $342,981; detached homes: $363,665; and 2-unit buildings: $414,747.
In Franklin, the cost of living index as of March 2012 is 91.6, which is below average, as U.S. median is 100.
Lifestyle and Things to Do
Franklin is a popular shopping destination. From its charming downtown restaurants and stores to the name brand boutiques in Cool Springs Galleria to the diverse shops and dining venues in the neighboring Factory, there are many options available in Franklin.
The town is lucky to have more than 700 acres of parklands broken up into 16 parks, including historical parks, active parks and passive parks. Each park has its individual amenities and quality. Fitness and walking paths, sports fields, playgrounds, basketball, tennis, disc golf, skateboarding, fishing, shelter areas, and picnic tables are some of the features of the parks. Specific facilities and pavilions are available for rent at an affordable fee as well for private or corporate events.
Franklin’s city center is famous for its yearly parades and festivals, which include Dickens of a Christmas, Veteran’s Day Parade, Pumpkin Fest, 4th of July, and the Main Street Festival. Thousands of visitors come to Franklin annually to attend these parades and festivals. Tourists enjoy the gorgeous historic district (15 blocks) that provides genuine Southern hospitality. The exceptionally stylish stores downtown provide an assortment of galleries, clothing, restaurants, and gifts.
Amenities
Lifestyle
| Property/Community Type | : | Condo |
| Golf Facility(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
| Coastal Area(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | No |
| Mountain/foot hills area(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
| Lake Property(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | No |
| College Town(College or University Within 15 Mile Radius) | : | No |
| Size of Community/Town(25 Mile Radius Estimated) | : | |
| Fitness Facility(Within 2 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
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