Nashville Neighborhood Guide:

Franklin

About Franklin

Located 30 minutes south of Nashville in Williamson County, Franklin is home to major corporate headquarters, historical attractions, a lively music scene, an abundance of shopping, and plenty of parks and green space. The Downtown Franklin Historic District was named one of the Top 10 Great Neighborhoods by the American Preservation Association. Franklin is also known for its quality schools, with its students routinely achieving some of the top test scores among the state.

GREATER NASHVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD: FRANKLIN (WILLIAMSON COUNTY)

The Market

Homes in Franklin range from townhouses to typical suburban subdivisions, quaint historic cottages near Main Street to luxury mansions and estates. A deal can be found every now and then but most of Franklin’s housing comes from premium prices.

The Lifestyle

Main Street in downtown Franklin bustles with southern hospitality, historic preservation, and modern sophistication. There, you can catch an outstanding performance or screening at the historic Franklin Theater, enjoy a craft cocktail at one of the many bars, indulge in local cuisine, snag an heirloom in the antique district, or attend one of the numerous free festivals throughout the year. Pumkinfest, Dickens of a Christmas, and food truck festival, Eat the Street, are just a few of the town’s favorite annual festivals.