Situated approximately 20 miles south of Downtown Nashville in Williamson County, the city of Franklin is considered to be at the “heart” of Middle Tennessee. Offering a beautiful rolling countryside coupled with easy access to the downtown area, Franklin real estate offers the perfect mix of a quaint small town and major city amenities.
Offering a rich heritage and lovely natural scenery, Franklin is a scenic and cultural treasure featuring a rich heritage of traditions. Founded in 1799, the city of Franklin was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. As part of the city’s long history, one of the bloodiest wars in the Civil War took place in Franklin. As a result, thousands of tourists visit the city each year in order to visit the site of this famous battle. In addition to visiting the site of the Battle of Franklin, many visitors also take the time to visit the Carnton Plantation, the Carter House and many other historic locations found throughout the city.
Franklin is so filled with historic structures, cultural diversity and attractive architecture that the National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded the city with the title of Distinctive Destination in 2009. The city has also been named one of the Five National Register Historic Districts as well as One of the Five Best Places in America to Antique Shop. Yet, despite the city’s rich history and commitment to historical preservation, Franklin also offers a number of modern amenities and features. In fact, the city is considered to be a business, shopping and dining hub and many Fortune 500 companies call Franklin home. The city is so renowned for its business climate that Business Week Magazine named it one of the Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business.
While Franklin is may be well-known for its rick business climate, it has also been recognized in a number of other ways. Some additional awards the city has received include being listed on Money Magazine’s Top 20 Places to Retire and Top 100 Best Places to Live. The city was also granted the Clean Cities Award by the Tennessee Department of Transportation and has been named the Number One Small Town in Tennessee.
Offering a variety of retail establishments, dining facilities, galleries and other commercial establishments to enjoy, residents of Franklin do not have to travel to Downtown Nashville in order to pursue an active lifestyle. Franklin is also known for its annual festivals and parades, including the Fourth of July celebration in the summer, the Main Street Festival in the spring, the PumpkinFest in October, the Veterans Day Parade and a Christmas celebration each December. Offering a charming mix of the young and the old, it is easy to see why so many are interested in calling Franklin home.
