Franklin, Tennessee homes for sale

Known for its lively historic district, year-round festivals, scenic beauty, and rich history, Franklin has a population of just over 60,000 and is located in Williamson County. The city, which is 15 minutes from Nashville, has accumulated several awards for staying true to its slogan “Where Progress and History Give You a Unique Sense of Place.” Franklin has been awarded a Great American Main Street Award and a Preserve America Award. In addition, Business Week has named Franklin as one of the Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business and Top 10 to Start a Company. Money Magazine has named the city as one of the Top 20 Places to Retire and to their Top 100 Best Places to Live.

History

Named after Benjamin Franklin, a friend of Dr. Hugh Williamson (of Williamson County), Franklin was founded in 1799. Williamson County was considered one of the most affluent in the state up until the Civil War. The Battle of Franklin occurred in 1864, and resulted in thousands of casualties. Like many other southern towns and cities, it took many years for Franklin to recover from the war. Franklin is now the 9th largest city in the state, and is considered to be one of the wealthiest.

Shopping and Dining

Franklin’s beautiful and award-winning historic downtown has a variety of shops and restaurants covering fifteen blocks. Another popular shopping area is Cool Springs Galleria, which offers 150 stores. The Factory at Franklin is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and offers locally owned shops and restaurants. Franklin has also been recognized for its great antique shopping. Urbanspoon has included Whitt’s Barbeque, Sperry’s, Chuy’s, Sweet CeCe’s, and Molinari’s as some of Franklin’s best restaurants.

Parks and Recreation

Franklin has 16 parks with amenities such as trails, playgrounds, sports fields and courts and more. Franklin hosts many festivals and parades, including The Main Street Festival, Fourth of July celebration, PumpkinFest, Veterans Day Parade, and Dickens of a Christmas. There are historic Antebellum and Victorian homes, including the Carter House and Carton Plantation and Lotz House Museum. Visitors can enjoy a walking tour of Downtown Franklin, Franklin On Foot.

Living

Franklin’s accolades have made it a desirable place to live. As an affluent community, Franklin’s real estate is diverse and eclectic, paying homage to its traditional roots in architectural style but with modern amenities. Franklin neighborhoods include established and newer subdivisions. Historic Downtown, Ashton Park, Chestnut Bend, Cheswicke, Grant Parke, Maplewood are pedestrian-friendly communities, located near parks, shops, and schools.

Schools, Health, Transportation

Award-winning Williamson County Schools serve Franklin. Franklin High School is one of five local schools on the Top High Schools in America. The graduation rate is over 90% and the average ACT scores exceed the state average. Franklin Elementary and Franklin High School have achieved outstanding GreatSchools ratings.

For acute medical needs, Williamson Medical Center and Community Health Systems serve the city. In transportation, Franklin Transit Authority provides public transportation. Smyrna Airport and Nashville International Airport are minutes away. Franklin’s major roads are Interstate 65, and Routes 431, 31, 96, 246.

If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, give us a call at (615) 397-4024 or send us an email to explore your options and to find out when is the best time for you to make a move.