Williamson County, Tennessee
Franklin Real Estate and Local Guide
Franklin is an affluent, fast-growing suburb about 21 miles south of Nashville, known for its well-preserved Civil War history and historic downtown Main Street. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Franklin best.
About the area
Living in Franklin, TN
The 7th most populous city in Tennessee and one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
The housing market
Homes in Franklin
- About 64% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 58% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $646,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Franklin home
Carnton
1826 mansion used as a Civil War field hospital, with the largest private Confederate cemetery in the nation behind it
Carter House
Civil War-era residence at the center of the 1864 Battle of Franklin
The Franklin Theatre
Restored historic movie palace on Main Street hosting films and live performances
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
More than 200 acres of a former premier horse farm with trails, a dog park and a fishing pond
Pinkerton Park
34-acre park a short walk from downtown with trails, playgrounds and Harpeth River access
Neighborhoods
Franklin areas to know
Historic Downtown Franklin
Main Street district of preserved 19th-century buildings on the National Register
Hincheyville Historic District
Franklin's first residential addition, subdivided in 1819 and listed on the National Register in 1982
Cool Springs
Retail and corporate district anchored by the Cool Springs Galleria and office parks
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.