Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin: The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee. It is located in the Nashville metropolitan area. Franklin is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Carnton Plantation and the Frist Art Museum.

About

Franklin is a city located in the county of Williamson in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 62,487 and a population density of 578 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 85,316 inhabitants.

The city was created 225 years ago in 1798.

Franklin locator map
Location of Franklin on Tennessee map.

Quick Facts about Franklin

Population : 85,316 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Tennessee (United States)
County : Williamson County
Different from : Franklin County
Postal code : 37064
Phone Area Codes : 615
Area : 108.15 km2
Altitude : 643 feet / 196 meters
Capital city : Franklin is capital of Williamson County
Establishment : January 01, 1799 (225 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 01:21:34 (19th March 2024)
Density : 789 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 26.76% (2010-2020)
4th ave main street historic franklin tennessee 2010 image
4th ave main street historic franklin tennessee 2010
4th ave main street historic franklin tennessee 2010 image

Geography

Franklin is located at 35°55'30"N 86°52'8"W (35.9250600, -86.8688900).

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Demographics

The population of Franklin increased by 26.76% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 62,487 - census
2011 64,357 2.91% estimation process
2012 66,359 3.02% estimation process
2013 68,876 3.65% estimation process
2014 70,620 2.47% estimation process
2015 72,573 2.69% estimation process
2016 74,695 2.84% estimation process
2017 78,265 4.56% estimation process
2018 81,027 3.41% estimation process
2019 83,097 2.49% estimation process
2020 85,316 2.6% estimation process

Franklin zip code is 37064. County name: Williamson, County fips: 47187

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People born in Franklin (74)

People born in Franklin, including singer Robert Knight, politician Abram Poindexter Maury, actor Luke Benward, .

List

  • John P. Buchanan (American politician (1847-1930)) he was born in 04/10/1847
  • Taylor Ware (American singer) she was born in 17/09/1994
  • George S. Houston (American politician (1811-1879)) he was born in 17/01/1811
  • Sam McGee (American musician) he was born in 01/05/1894
  • James Storm (American professional wrestler) he was born in 01/06/1977
  • Reese C. De Graffenreid (American politician (1859-1902)) he was born in 07/05/1859
  • Alexander White (American politician (1816-1893)) he was born in 16/10/1816
  • Benjamin D. Nabers (American politician (1812-1878)) he was born in 07/11/1812
  • David W. Dickinson (American politician (1808-1845)) he was born in 10/06/1808
  • Edmund Cooper (American politician (1821-1911)) he was born in 11/09/1821
  • Hendley S. Bennett (American politician (1807-1891)) he was born in 07/04/1807
  • John Ford House (American politician (1827-1904)) he was born in 09/01/1827
  • John Wilkins Whitfield (Confederate Army general and politician (1818-1879)) he was born in 11/03/1818
  • Alfred O. P. Nicholson (American politician (1808-1876)) he was born in 31/08/1808
  • Lowell Cunningham (American comic book creator and artist) he was born in 21/05/1959
  • W. Wirt Courtney (United States general) he was born in 07/09/1889
  • Rip King (American football player (1895-1950)) he was born in 25/10/1895
  • Charles Rodriguez (American footballer) he was born in 06/04/1990

Schools in Franklin

College & universities near Franklin, TN

Code Name City ZIP
483577 Franklin Hair Academy School of Cosmetology Franklin (TN) 37064-2126
443340 Williamson Christian College Franklin (TN) 37067
458812 Empire Beauty School-Nashville Brentwood (TN) 37027
388043 National College-Nashville Nashville (TN) 37211
219976 Lipscomb University Nashville (TN) 37204-3951

Stations (2)

Amtrak & bus stations near Franklin, TN

Code Name Address Type
NVL Nashville, TN 705 5th Avenue South BUS
CRK Clarksville, TN 11 Jefferson Street \r\n BUS

Post offices near Franklin

Post Office Name City ZIP
Franklin Post Office Franklin (TN) 37064
Brentwood Carrier Annex Post Office Brentwood (TN) 37027
Brentwood Post Office Brentwood (TN) 37027
Thompsons Station Post Office Thompsons Station (TN) 37179
Arrington Post Office Arrington (TN) 37014

Other places with the same name (35)

Other cities in Williamson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williamson County , TN.

City Name Population Title
Brentwood Estates 31,279 City in United States of America
Nolensville 11,145 City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Thompson's Station 6,973 Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Franklin distances to largest Tennessee cities