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

1799 Culture
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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.
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