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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, including the historic Carter House and The Carnton Plantation that have been preserved and can be visited today. It took 120 years for the county's economy to reach pre-war levels.
For more than a century, Franklin seemed remote not only from Nashville, Tennessee, but from the rest of the world as well. Today, Franklin is one of the wealthiest cities in one of the wealthiest counties in the United States. Franklin has grown from a very small, agricultural community into a strong blend of residential, commercial and corporate citizens. Franklin is in the Williamson County School system, one of the highest ranked educational systems in the state. The Franklin area also provides a number of Private Schools.
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.
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Franklin 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 and over 500k/sq-ft of commercial and retail space. Westhaven is a Traditional Neighborhood Development of which represents a return to small-town living and a reawakening of the American hometown spirit. Modeled after the historic town of Franklin, and situated on 1,543 acres, when completed, Westhaven will consist of five neighborhoods. Housing choices range from starter homes to high-end residences.
Westhaven 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, then you may want to consider LaurelBrooke, 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.
Franklin TN Real Estate offers a number of upscale neighborhoods like Treemont Estates, equestrian communities like Brandon Parks Down south of town and Rosemont east of downtown, Legends Ridge, Temple Hills Golf & Country Club, Stockett Creek, Durham Manor, Henley, Watkins Glen, River Landing, Belle Vista, Carlisle, Blackhawk, Hurstbourne Park, and The Brownstones located in downtown.
The north edge of Franklin is adjacent to Cool Springs just off I-65. There are a number of spectacular neighborhoods to reside in only minutes from the Mecca of Cool Springs Galleria mall like The Avalon, Ashton Park, Carronbridge, and Cool Springs East.
The Real Estate in the Franklin area has 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. The neighboring community of Leipers Fork has a rich 215-year history and is home to numerous 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. Read more about Leipers Fork Tennessee Real Estate, History, and Community Information.
Franklin is in the heart of Equestrian country. Some of the great neighborhoods include Rosemont, a gated equestrian community only 10-minutes from town, Brandon Parks Downs featuring European styled executive luxury home. Franklin is only 10-minutes from one of the premier equestrian communities to the west...Leipers Fork.
The Village of Leiper's Fork is an enchanting historic village located minutes from downtown Franklin. 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 Equestrian countryside. Enjoy plenty of good country cookin' and entertainment including great special events.
Cool Springs Galleria only minutes from Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Main street and 200 years of rich history.
Visitors will find 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.
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