The City of Franklin, located in Williamson County, is 21 miles south of Nashville. Franklin is steeped in history and noted for its numerous historic buildings and neighborhoods, which are protected by city ordinances.
People love the quality of life here which has been named one of the best small towns in the south. The City of Franklin contains several wonderful parks featuring fun playgrounds and many sporting activities, plus two dog parks. Franklin has some of the best public schools in Tennessee including the Franklin Special School District and the Williamson County Schools. In addition it has outstanding private schools featuring Battle Ground Academy, Franklin Classical School, Franklin Christian Academy, Grace Christian Academy, Heritage Covenant School, Montessori School| of Franklin, New Hope Academy, Saint Matthew Catholic School, and Willow Hall Academy.
Franklin’s land mass covers 41.4 square miles and is the seventh largest city in Tennessee. Zip codes include 37064, 37067, 37068, and 37069
Population is about 81,000. Median resident age -38. Cost of living index -117, which is 32% higher than the average in Tennessee. It’s 17% higher than the national average. Median home price as of Dec. 2021 was $740,000 and rising. Getting Around The average one-way commute in Franklin takes 24.2 minutes. It takes about 35 min (in light traffic) to get from Franklin to the Nashville Airport (BNA). Williamson Medical Center is the closest hospital and ranks in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall surgical care and patient safety; the center offers an array of specialized services with the ability to treat and heal complex medical conditions. Includes more than 750 highly skilled board-certified physicians, supported by a staff of 1,800 employees.