Dining
Main Street’s restaurants and The Factory at Franklin, a restored 1929 stove factory with dining, shops, and a Saturday farmers market.
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Williamson County · South of Nashville
Franklin, history, refined.
A storied Main Street, Civil War landmarks, horse-country estates, and new luxury communities, about 20 miles south of Nashville.
1799Founded
15 BlocksHistoric District
County SeatWilliamson County
Lifestyle
Small-town grace, big-city reach.
Franklin holds onto its history while it keeps moving forward.
Founded in 1799 and named for Benjamin Franklin, the city is home to one of the most significant battlefields of the Civil War, fought here on November 30, 1864. Its 15-block historic downtown has earned national recognition, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Distinctive Destination designation.
Beyond downtown, Franklin offers a remarkable range of luxury living: historic homes near Main Street, custom estates in rolling countryside, and master-planned communities with their own town centers. The village of Leiper’s Fork is a scenic drive away.
Cool Springs, Franklin’s business and retail hub, is home to major corporate offices, which makes the commute to work as easy as the weekend.
Highlights
Life in Franklin.
Shopping
Boutiques and galleries along the historic downtown, plus CoolSprings Galleria and the Cool Springs retail district.
Parks
Harlinsdale Farm, a historic horse farm turned city park and home of the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, plus Pinkerton Park near downtown.
Landmarks
Carnton and the Carter House, preserved by the Battle of Franklin Trust, and the Franklin Theatre, a restored 1937 venue on Main Street.
Schools
Education, at a glance.
Williamson County Schools & Franklin Special School District
- Most of Franklin is served by Williamson County Schools
- Parts of central Franklin are served by the Franklin Special School District for PreK–8, with students then attending Williamson County high schools such as Franklin High and Centennial High
- District and school assignments depend on the exact address
Notable private schools nearby
- Battle Ground Academy, in Franklin
- Brentwood Academy and Currey Ingram Academy, nearby in Brentwood
School zoning changes and can vary from one street to the next. Please verify school zoning for a specific address directly with the school district before making a decision. Brandi is glad to help you confirm it for any home you’re considering.
Market at a Glance
Franklin, by the numbers.
$863,089Median sale price+12.8% year over year
$321Median price / sq ft+0.6% year over year
55Median days on marketvs. 54 a year earlier
98.1%Sale-to-list priceAverage sale-to-list
Source: Redfin, Franklin Housing Market, three months ending September 2026 (data as of September 2026). City of Franklin, all home types. Luxury estates, historic downtown homes, and newer communities each trade at very different levels. Based on Redfin calculations of MLS and/or public-record data. Figures are medians and averages for the area; individual homes vary. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Your Next Move
Considering Franklin?
Whether you’re searching for the right home here or wondering what yours would command today, begin with a private conversation.