Franklin, Tennessee
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FIPS code 47-27740[4] | | |
GNIS ID | 1284816[5] | |
Website | franklintn |
Franklin is a city in and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States.[6] About 21 miles (34 km) south of Nashville, it is one of the principal cities of the Nashville metropolitan area and Middle Tennessee. As of 2020, its population was 83,454. It is the seventh most populous city in Tennessee.[7] Franklin is known to be the home of many celebrities, mostly country music stars.
The city developed on both sides of the Harpeth River, a tributary of the Cumberland River. In the 19th century, Franklin (as the county seat) was the trading and judicial center for primarily rural Williamson County and remained so well into the 20th century as the county remained rural and agricultural in nature.
Since 1980, areas of northern Franklin have been developed for residential and related businesses, in addition to modern service industries. The population has increased rapidly as growth moved in all directions from the core. Despite recent growth and development, Franklin is noted for its many older buildings and neighborhoods, which are protected by city ordinances.[8]
History
18th century
The City of Franklin was founded October 26, 1799, by Abram Maury Jr. (1766–1825). Later a state senator, he is buried with his family in the current Founders Pointe neighborhood. Maury named the town after national founding father Benjamin Franklin.[9][10]
Ewen Cameron built a log house in 1798, the first in the new settlement. Cameron was born February 23, 1768, in Bogallan, Ferintosh, Scotland. He emigrated to Virginia in 1785 and came to Tennessee shortly after it was admitted to the Union. Cameron died on February 28, 1846, after living 48 years in the same house. He and his second wife, Mary, were buried in the old City Cemetery. Some of his descendants continue to live in Franklin.
19th century
This area is part of
During the
On July 6, 1867, a political rally of Union League Black Republicans in Franklin was disrupted by Conservatives, who were mostly White but included some Blacks. Later that evening, what became known as the "Franklin Riot" broke out. Black Union League men were ambushed by Whites at the town square and returned fire. An estimated 25 to 39 men were wounded, most of them Black. One White man was killed outright, and at least three Black people died of wounds soon after the confrontation.[12][13][14]
On August 15, 1868, in Franklin,
After the Reconstruction era, violence continued against African Americans, rising toward the turn of the century. Five African Americans were lynched in Williamson County from 1877 to 1950, most during the decades around the turn of the century, a time of high social tensions and legal racial oppression in the South.[16][17] These murders took place in Franklin, when men were taken from the courthouse or county jail before trial. Among them was Amos Miller, a 23-year-old Black man who was forcibly taken from the courtroom by a White mob during his 1888 trial in a sexual assault case, and hanged from the railings of the balcony of the county courthouse.[18] The alleged victim was a 50-year-old woman.[19] On April 30, 1891, Jim Taylor, another African American man, was lynched on Murfreesboro Road in Franklin by another mob, accused of killing a White man.
A memorial to Confederate soldiers was erected in 1899 by fourteen women of the United Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Confederate soldiers, including the 6,125 casualties of the Battle of Franklin.[20] A news report described how as the last piece of the statue was being raised, a buggy ran into a rope, causing the statue to swing into the shaft, breaking out a piece from the hat of the figure. This event has given rise to the monument's nickname by many of "Chip."[21]
20th century to present
Population growth slowed noticeably from 1910 to 1940 (see table in Demographics section), as many African Americans left the area in the
One of the first major manufacturers to establish operations in the county was the Dortch Stove Works, which opened a factory in Franklin in 1928.[22] The factory was later developed as a Magic Chef factory, producing electric and gas ranges. (Magic Chef was prominent in the Midwest from 1929.) When the factory was closed due to extensive restructuring in the industry, the structure fell into disuse. The factory complex was restored in the late 1990s in an adaptation for offices, restaurants, retail and event spaces. It is considered a "model historic preservation adaptive reuse project."
Since the late 20th century, however, Franklin has rapidly developed as a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee. Franklin's population has increased more than fivefold since 1980, when its population was 12,407. In 2010, the city had a population of 62,487.
After the passage of the
Franklin is home to an armed forces memorial, on the grounds of the Williamson County Archives, which honors Williamson County servicemen who served in American wars from the
As part of the "Fuller Story," a plan developed by historic preservation and church leaders to recognize the lives and contributions of African Americans to Franklin, a statue of a soldier of the
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 41.4 square miles (107.3 km2), of which 41.2 square miles (106.8 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km2), or 0.52%, is covered by water.[23]
Climate
Climate data for Franklin (Franklin Sewage Plant), Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
83 (28) |
93 (34) |
94 (34) |
96 (36) |
108 (42) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
107 (42) |
96 (36) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
108 (42) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 66.9 (19.4) |
71.8 (22.1) |
78.1 (25.6) |
83.7 (28.7) |
88.1 (31.2) |
93.4 (34.1) |
96.1 (35.6) |
95.8 (35.4) |
92.8 (33.8) |
85.3 (29.6) |
76.9 (24.9) |
68.7 (20.4) |
97.7 (36.5) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49.1 (9.5) |
53.4 (11.9) |
62.2 (16.8) |
71.9 (22.2) |
79.5 (26.4) |
87.3 (30.7) |
90.8 (32.7) |
90.2 (32.3) |
84.8 (29.3) |
73.8 (23.2) |
61.6 (16.4) |
52.5 (11.4) |
71.4 (21.9) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 38.9 (3.8) |
42.3 (5.7) |
50.0 (10.0) |
59.0 (15.0) |
67.4 (19.7) |
75.8 (24.3) |
79.7 (26.5) |
78.5 (25.8) |
72.3 (22.4) |
60.5 (15.8) |
49.4 (9.7) |
42.1 (5.6) |
59.7 (15.4) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 28.6 (−1.9) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
37.8 (3.2) |
46.2 (7.9) |
55.4 (13.0) |
64.3 (17.9) |
68.5 (20.3) |
66.9 (19.4) |
59.8 (15.4) |
47.2 (8.4) |
37.1 (2.8) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
47.9 (8.8) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 10.4 (−12.0) |
14.0 (−10.0) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
40.4 (4.7) |
53.0 (11.7) |
59.3 (15.2) |
57.3 (14.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
31.6 (−0.2) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
16.4 (−8.7) |
7.9 (−13.4) |
Record low °F (°C) | −22 (−30) |
−15 (−26) |
0 (−18) |
21 (−6) |
30 (−1) |
39 (4) |
43 (6) |
41 (5) |
30 (−1) |
21 (−6) |
−3 (−19) |
−11 (−24) |
−22 (−30) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.25 (108) |
4.76 (121) |
5.16 (131) |
5.16 (131) |
5.39 (137) |
4.39 (112) |
4.57 (116) |
3.61 (92) |
4.00 (102) |
3.47 (88) |
3.83 (97) |
5.20 (132) |
53.79 (1,366) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.9 (2.3) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.7 (4.3) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.9 | 11.2 | 12.7 | 11.1 | 12.3 | 11.2 | 10.6 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 12.2 | 129.7 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Source: |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1870 | 1,552 | — | |
1880 | 1,632 | 5.2% | |
1890 | 2,250 | 37.9% | |
1900 | 2,180 | −3.1% | |
1910 | 2,924 | 34.1% | |
1920 | 3,123 | 6.8% | |
1930 | 3,377 | 8.1% | |
1940 | 4,120 | 22.0% | |
1950 | 5,475 | 32.9% | |
1960 | 6,977 | 27.4% | |
1970 | 9,497 | 36.1% | |
1980 | 12,407 | 30.6% | |
1990 | 20,098 | 62.0% | |
2000 | 41,842 | 108.2% | |
2010 | 62,487 | 49.3% | |
2020 | 83,454 | 33.6% | |
Sources:[30][2] |
2020 census
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[31] | Pop 2010[32] | Pop 2020[33] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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White alone (NH)
|
34,377 | 50,104 | 62,607 | 82.16% | 80.18% | 75.02% |
Black or African American alone (NH)
|
4,316 | 4,157 | 4,304 | 10.31% | 6.65% | 5.16% |
Alaska Native alone (NH)
|
80 | 123 | 130 | 0.19% | 0.20% | 0.16% |
Asian alone (NH) | 663 | 2,352 | 6,395 | 1.58% | 3.76% | 7.66% |
Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 17 | 21 | 49 | 0.04% | 0.03% | 0.06% |
Some Other Race alone (NH) | 30 | 91 | 407 | 0.07% | 0.15% | 0.49% |
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 334 | 880 | 2,874 | 0.80% | 1.41% | 3.44% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,025 | 4,759 | 6,688 | 4.84% | 7.62% | 8.01% |
Total | 41,842 | 62,487 | 83,454 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 83,454 people, 32,690 households, and 23,675 families residing in the city.
2010 census
As of the
Of the 16,128 households, 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were not families; 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09. In the city, the population was distributed as 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 38.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $75,871, and for a family was $91,931. Males had a median income of $66,622 versus $43,193 for females. The
Economy
Franklin is home to health-care-related businesses such as Community Health Systems, Acadia Healthcare, Iasis Healthcare, Tivity Health, Home Instead Senior Care, MedSolutions Inc, and Renal Advantage Inc.
Top employers
According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[38] the top employers in the city were:
# | Employer | # of employees |
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1 | Community Health Systems | 2,378 |
2 | Fresenius Medical Care | 2,020 |
3 | HCA Healthcare | 2,002 |
4 | Williamson Medical Center | 1,896 |
5 | Optum | 1,600 |
6 | Nissan North America
|
1,550 |
7 | Cigna | 1,500 |
8 | Parallon Business Solutions
|
1,100 |
9 | Mars Petcare US
|
1,000 |
10 | Ramsey Solutions | 902 |
Government
The city is run by a mayor, elected
Resolutions, municipal ordinances, and the municipal code are carried out by the city's various departments. These are: Administration, Building and Neighborhood Services, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, Planning and Sustainability, Parks, Police, Sanitation and Environmental Services, Streets, and Water Management. These 14 departments are overseen by the City Administrator, a professional manager hired by the Board of Aldermen.[39]
In the Tennessee House of Representatives, Franklin is divided between three districts; District 61, currently represented by Republican Brandon Ogles,[40] District 63, represented by Republican Glen Casada,[41] and District 65, represented by Republican Sam Whitson.[42] Franklin is included in Tennessee Senate District 23, which is coterminous with Williamson County, and held by Republican Jack Johnson, the current Senate Majority Leader.
Education
Public schools
For grades K-8, most of the city is served by the Williamson County School District; high school students attend Franklin Special School District. Outerlying portions of the city are in the Williamson County district for grades K-12.[43]
Private schools
Franklin's private schools include Battle Ground Academy, Franklin Classical School, Franklin Christian Academy, Montessori School of Franklin, and New Hope Academy.[44]
Higher education
- Belmont University, Williamson Center campus
- Columbia State Community College, Franklin campus. This satellite campus of Columbia State was opened in 2016 after being constructed for this purpose. It is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in Middle Tennessee[45]
- Lipscomb University, a SPARK satellite campus, is here
- New College Franklin
- Williamson College
Infrastructure
Transportation
Utilities
The City of Franklin Water Management Department operates a system that provides water and wastewater services to a majority of city residents and some residents of surrounding areas.[47] Some areas of Franklin may receive water and wastewater services from the Mallory Valley Utility District, the Milcrofton Utility District, and the HB&TS Utility District.
Electricity is provided by the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation (MTEMC), which serves several of the suburban counties of Nashville and purchases power from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).[48]
Natural gas service is provided by Atmos Energy.[49]
Parks
- Aspen Grove Park
- Bicentennial Park
- Carter's Hill Park
- Collins Farm
- Del Rio Park
- Eastern Flank Battlefield Park
- Fieldstone Park
- Fort Granger
- Liberty Park
- The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
- Pinkerton Park
- Jim Warren Park
- Winstead Hill
- New Southeastern Park Complex[50]
Festivals
Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
Pilgrimage is a music festival put together by Kevin Griffin, who lives and works as a musician in Franklin. Premiering in 2015, it draws nationally prominent acts from a variety of genres. Pilgrimage is held in late September and takes place at The Park at Harlinsdale. In addition to musical acts, it features children's activities, food, and a marketplace showcasing local crafts.[51]
Main Street Festival
Franklin's Main Street Festival involves artisans, four stages, two carnivals, and two food courts installed in the historic Franklin Square and Downtown District. Arts and crafts booths run from First to Fifth Avenue.[52]
Pumpkinfest
Pumpkinfest is an annual fundraiser for the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, held on the Saturday before Halloween. The holiday theme is carried through activities including music, children's amusements, local artisans, and food.[53]
Dickens of a Christmas
Dickens of a Christmas is an annual event that attracts approximately 50,000 visitors. It takes place in Historic Downtown Franklin and is celebrated during the second week in December. Costumed volunteers masquerade as figures from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Music and dancing are a big part of the festival, and local school and church musical groups often perform. Victorian cuisine is served to visitors, and an arts and crafts bazaar features prominently in Public Square.[54]
Notable people
- C. J. Beathard, NFL quarterback[55]
- Luke Benward, actor/singer[56]
- Kane Brown, country music star[57]
- Luke Bryan, country music star[58]
- Kristin Cavallari, TV personality[59]
- Kenny Chesney, country music star[60]
- Billy Ray Cyrus, singer[61]
- Miley Cyrus, singer-songwriter and actress[62]
- Duane Eddy, musician [63]
- Mike Fisher (ice hockey), former NHL player[64]
- David A. French, journalist and lawyer[65]
- Sarah Ewing Sims Carter Gaut, Confederate spy and socialite
- Kathie Lee Gifford, TV personality and singer[66][67]
- Vince Gill, country music star[68]
- Amy Grant, singer[68]
- Faith Hill, country music star[69]
- Ashley Judd, actress[70]
- Wynonna Judd, country music star[71]
- Nicole Kidman, actress[72]
- Robert Knight, musician[73]
- Bill Lee, 50th governor of Tennessee[74]
- Garrison Mathews, NBA player[75]
- Martina McBride, country music star[76]
- Tim McGraw, country music star[69]
- Dustin Ortiz, former UFC mixed martial artist
- Brad Paisley, country music star[77]
- Paramore, rock band
- Secretary of Labor choice[78]
- Dave Ramsey, TV/radio personality and financial advisor[79]
- Mariah Reddick, slave
- Chris Stapleton, country music star[80]
- Justin Timberlake, singer[81]
- Chris Tomlin, Christian musician[82]
- Cal Turner Jr., billionaire heir, former CEO of Dollar General[83]
- Carrie Underwood, country music star[64]
- Keith Urban, country music star[72]
- Hayley Williams, musician[84]
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley, actress[85]
- Oprah Winfrey, media personality[86]
- Reese Witherspoon, actress[87]
- Ben Zobrist, baseball player[88]
- Julianna Zobrist, musician[88]
In popular culture
- Some scenes from the 1986 Keifer Sutherland, was filmed in downtown Franklin[89]
- The ABC television show Nashville (2012) filmed many concert show segments at the Franklin Theatre[90]
- Canadian singer Justin Bieber filmed the 2011 video for his song "Mistletoe" in Downtown Franklin[91]
- The 2015 Town Square Pictures movie The Secret Handshake, starring Kevin Sorbo, Amy Grant, and Mark Collie, was filmed in Franklin's Cottonwood subdivision[92]
- The 2017 EchoLight Studios movie Sweet Sweet Summertime, starring David DeLuise, Markie Post, and Jaci Velasquez, was filmed in Franklin[93]
Sister cities
Franklin is an active participant in the
- Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada (2008)[95]
- County Laois, Ireland (2008)[95]
- Bad Soden am Taunus, Hesse, Germany (2016)[95]
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Further reading
- Savage, Carter Julian. “Cultural Capital and African American Agency: The Economic Struggle for Effective Education for African Americans in Franklin, Tennessee, 1890-1967.” Journal of African American History, vol. 87, (2002), pp. 206–35. online
External links
- City of Franklin (official website)
- City charter
- Franklin: 2009 Dozen Distinctive Destinations, National Trust for Historic Preservation
- The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee by John K. Shellenberger
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