Climate
Franklin has four distinctive, yet moderate, seasons.
Geography
Franklin is due south of Nashville.
Cultural Attractions
Each July Franklin hosts Bluegrass Along the Harpeth, a weekend-long music festival.
Historical
In the antebellum era, Franklin was the center of the plantation economy for one of the wealthiest counties in Tennessee.
Economy
Once a small agricultural community, Franklin now blends corporate, commercial, and residential life.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 57,972
- Population under 55:
- 77.7%
- Population over 55:
- 22.3%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Nashville-Davidson
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 85°F July High, 23°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $62,195
- Median home price:
- $280,000
- Average property tax:
- $70
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 6.5%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 11
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 12
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 22/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 31/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 75
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