About Franklin, TN
Franklin is a historic city in Williamson County, Tennessee, and is just 20 miles south of Nashville. Franklin is the perfect blend of the old and the new, with a historical legacy that goes back to the Civil War, plantation living, and the famous Battle of Franklin. Franklin is a diverse city, with a wide array of dining, shopping (there are many Fortune 500 companies here), and as a city who has won the Preserve America Award, Franklin is considered one of the top five best places in America to Antique shop. Franklin has annual festivals and parades, to include the famed Main Street Festival in the spring, and The Dickens of a Christmas in December; all of which are delightful fun for visiting guests. The Factory has over 700 acres divided among 16 pristine-groomed parks, some the perfect place for an afternoon stroll or vigorous hike, and others that are historically designed. Some of the best places to visit when in Franklin are, The Carter House, built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter. It is a registered historical landmark, where one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War was fought on November 30, 1864. The Factory, is a popular 12 building dining, retail and entertainment complex that has taken Franklin by storm, and is only 6 blocks from historic downtown. Some famous persons from Franklin include, actress Miley Cyrus, actor Daniel Ross VII, and American author, William O. Steele.
