Franklin TN is a unique blend of history and progress. Since its beginning in 1799, the town has grown from a tiny, agricultural community into a strong blend of residential, commercial and corporate citizens. For more than a century, Franklin seemed remote not only from Nashville, Tennessee, but from the rest of the world as well.
Today, Franklin located in Williamson County is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States and offers some of the finest luxury homes for sale set in gated, equestrian, golf course and historic neighborhoods. There is much to see and do in Franklin, from a Civil War battlefield, to a host of museums and antebellum mansions, to the thriving downtown shopping area with antique shops and the Galleria mall in Cool Springs.
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Franklin TN is home to Westhaven the most unique, expansive, and upscale planned Golf Community in the state of Tennessee. Westhaven is built on 1,543 acres and will house 2,596 residential units. Westhaven is a Traditional Neighborhood Development of which represents a return to small-town living and a reawakening of the American hometown spirit. Westhaven is modeled after the historic town of Franklin. Westhaven will consist of five neighborhoods with housing choices range from starter homes to high-end residences.
Westhaven on the south side of Franklin is configured to minimize the need for residents to travel off-site to meet daily necessities. When complete, Westhaven will provide many of its residents with housing, jobs, shopping, entertainment, and civic institutions, all within walking or extremely short driving distances. If you want to drive, Westhaven residents will find world class shopping, dining, cultural, and sporting events all within 20 minutes of home.
If Luxury Estate Living is what you are looking for in Franklin, then consider LaurelBrooke, north of Franklin a private and gated community set on 600 acres of gently-rolling wooded hills and over 200 acres of forest. Magnificent streetscapes of LaurelBrooke include sidewalks throughout LaurelBrooke are lighted by gas-style street lamps and bordered with evergreen hedges or decorative stone walls. LaurelBrooke is located in the heart of middle Tennessee's equestrian country, just 12 miles south of downtown Nashville in neighboring Williamson County.
The luxury Franklin TN homes for sale are also found in some of the premier equestrian farms and estates in the middle Tennessee area. If you want some acreage and a sense of tradition, this is a wonderful place to call home. Visit the Equestrian real estate main page to view more information regarding the spectacular communities in the Franklin and Nashville area.
The neighboring community of Leipers Fork has a rich 215-year history and is home to numerous equestrian estates and prize-winning horse farms. The historic charm, rolling hills, and horse farms that surround the Leiper’s Fork community speak of traditional, and old-fashioned country life.
If you are looking for a Luxury Home, Equestrian Estate, Premium Townhouse or Condo in a spectacular Gated Subdivision, Golf, Lake, or Private Community, please visit my "Nashville Luxury Homes & Estates" website to find the dream home that fits your life style. Nashville Luxury Homes showcases over one hundred of the premier Luxury Subdivisions and Condo's in the Middle Tennessee area.
Franklin was founded October 26, 1799 and was named after Benjamin Franklin, a close friend of Dr. Hugh Williamson, a member of the Continental Congress for whom Williamson County was named. For most of its first 180 years, Franklin was a tranquil, small county seat. In the years prior to the American Civil War, Williamson County was one of the wealthiest counties in Tennessee and Franklin was the center of plantation economy.
However, the Civil War devastated the economy. Union troops occupied the area for nearly three years. The Battle of Franklin was fought on November 30, 1864, costing more than 8,000 casualties and turning every home and building in town into a hospital. It took 120 years for the county's economy to reach pre-war levels.
Franklin is a unique blend of history and progress. Since our beginning in 1799, we have grown from a tiny, agricultural community into a strong blend of residential, commercial and corporate citizens. There is much to see and do in Franklin, from a Civil War battlefield, to a host of museums and antebellum mansions, to our thriving downtown shopping area and only minutes from the shopping Mecca of the Cool Springs Galleria.
Cool Springs Galleria is middle Tennessee’s largest mall located only minutes from the heart of Brentwood or downtown Franklin and has over 165 specialty stores including American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Abercrombie & Fitch, Coldwater Creek, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor, and over 20 eateries at the 500-seat Oasis Food Court. Major department stores located within the Galleria include Macy's, Belks, formerly Hecht's, Sears, JCPenney, Dillard's, and Parisians.
Just a few miles from town is the Natchez Trace Parkway, and if you like antiques, Franklin has some of the best shops in Tennessee. Downtown Franklin, comprised of a beautiful 15 block historic district, offers true Southern hospitality with a great American Mainstreet and 200 years of rich history.
Residents of Franklin enjoy the historic downtown district with commemorative brick sidewalks, beautiful landscaping, lovely Victorian architecture, and stunning renovated historic buildings – all located in the heart of Franklin. Downtown Franklin offers elegant shopping, restaurants, antique shops, a variety of clothing stores, art galleries, professional services, and more.
Minutes from downtown Franklin resides the enchanting historic village of Leiper's Fork with its one-of-a-kind shops, antiques, artisans, craftsmen, and art galleries, is in the midst of some of Middle Tennessee's most beautiful countryside. Enjoy plenty of good country cookin' and entertainment. Special events are held throughout the year in this historic community.
Franklin Demographics -
Franklin is a city in Williamson County, Tennessee, USA. The population of Franklin exceeds 62,000 residents and it is the 10th largest city in the state and the fastest growing. It is the county seat of Williamson County.There were 16,128 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
Notable events
Franklin is the headquarters of Nissan North America.
Franklin is the home of retired NASCAR drivers Mike Alexander, Joe Buford, and Darrell Waltrip, the latter of whom owns a car dealership there.
The headquarters for The Viking Store is in Franklin.
Big Idea Productions, creators of Veggie Tales is located in Franklin.
The band Paramore, was from in Franklin. A song entitled Franklin appears on their debut album, All We Know Is Falling.
Notable residents
Miley Cyrus, actress/country bluegrass musician
Sara Evans, country singer
Troy Fleming, footballer
Vince Gill, country singer
Josh Gracin, country singer
Amy Grant, pop/Christian singer
Lee Greenwood, country singer
Will Hoge, rock singer
Alan Jackson, country singer
Ashley Judd, actress
Fred Lane Jr., footballer
David Meece, Christian musician
Brad Paisley, country singer
Paramore, pop punk band
Jordan Pruitt, pop/R&B singer
James Storm, professional wrestler
Hank Sweeney, baseball player
Derrick Turnbow, baseball player
Carrie Underwood, country singer
Taylor Ware, country singer
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