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Franklin, Tennessee

Located in Williamson County, Tennessee, Franklin was founded in 1799. The Battle of Franklin in 1864 produced 6,000+ casualties in just five hours. Williamson County is one of the wealthiest counties in Tennessee.
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Founded 1799 | Population 91,000 | Peak 91,000 (2024) | County Williamson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Franklin, Tennessee

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1799 Founded: Franklin was founded in Williamson County.
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1864 Battle of Franklin: One of bloodiest Civil War battles; 6,000+ casualties in five hours.
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1999 Nashville Suburb Growth: Affluent growth in Williamson County.
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2010 Historic Downtown: Main Street America designation.
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2023 Wealthiest TN City: One of wealthiest and fastest-growing.
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Latest News in Franklin

Apr 17, 2026
Rep. Burchett Urges Full UFO Disclosure: Tennessee Congressman Presses Trump to Declassify Files Amid Renewed Interest in Unidentified Phenomena
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) is once again pushing President Donald Trump to tear down the veil of secrecy surrounding unidentified…
Apr 17, 2016
Group Digs Boys Casket After 90 Years Taken Aback when They Open it
In a quiet corner of rural Tennessee, a group of historians and locals gathered on a crisp April day in 2016 to unearth a mystery …
Mar 13, 2016
Man Banned Having Any More Kids Learns his Fate
In a Tennessee courtroom on March 13, 2016, a man who had racked up a staggering number of children without the means to support t…
Feb 24, 2016
Man Gets Banned Having Any More Children
In early 2016, a Tennessee man found himself at the center of a highly unusual court case that drew national attention. On Februar…
Dec 5, 2015
What Elvis Presley Wouldve Looked Age 80 Photos
Memphis, Tennessee – Back in January, the world marked what would have been Elvis Presley’s 80th birthday, and by December…
Aug 27, 2015
Army Wife Writes Letter Peyton Manning Immediately Contacted Police
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Back in August 2015, an Army wife took a bold step that set off a chain of events involving one of football…

Complete Historical Timeline

1799 Culture
Founded
1864 Disaster
Battle of Franklin
1999 Business
Nashville Suburb Growth
2010 Culture
Historic Downtown
2023 Business
Wealthiest TN City

Did You Know?

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The Battle of Franklin in 1864 produced 6,000+ casualties in just five hours.
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Williamson County is one of the wealthiest counties in Tennessee.
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Franklin's downtown is one of the best-preserved historic Main Streets in the South.
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Franklin was founded in 1799.
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Franklin has a population of approximately 91,000.

Famous People from Franklin, Tennessee

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Luke Benward
Actor, Voice Actor · Born May 12, 1995 · Age 30
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Bill Lee
Businessperson, Politician · Born Oct 9, 1959 · Age 66
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James Storm
Actor, Film Actor · Born Jun 1, 1977 · Age 48
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George S. Houston
Politician · Born Jan 17, 1811 · Died Dec 31, 1879 (age 68)
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Garrison Mathews
Basketball Player · Born Oct 24, 1996 · Age 29

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