Franklin is a county seat of Williamson County, in the Nashville-Davidson metro area. The community was named for Benjamin Franklin. Situated on the Harpeth River, it is the 10th largest city in Tennessee in terms of population.

Elevation: 648 feet

Land area: 30.0 square miles

Latitude: 35.93 N

Longitude: 86.86 W

Population: 53,311 as on 2005

Local festivals include:

• Southern Folklife Festival - Nov. 8-9, 2006
  
• Williamson County Fair - Aug. 4-12, 2006

Attractions:

• Fort Granger
• Carnton Plantation
• Lotz House Museum