What BestPlaces Users Say about Franklin
Located in Williamson County, Tennessee, Franklin is a small city with a population of approximately 81,000 residents. Known for its charming downtown area, historical sites, and top-rated schools, Franklin has become a popular place to live in the state. However, with any place, there are always varying opinions about what it's like to actually live there. Here are some excerpts from four different user reviews on BestPlaces.net that shed light on what it's really like to call Franklin home.
- "I've lived in Franklin for over 10 years and it's been nothing short of amazing. The community is so tight-knit and welcoming, the school system is top-notch, and there's always something to do. Plus, the downtown area is like a scene out of a movie with its quaint shops and restaurants." - Sarah K.
- "I moved to Franklin for work and I have to say, I wasn't thrilled at first. But now, I can't imagine living anywhere else. The people are friendly, the weather is great, and the cost of living is reasonable. And for me, the best part is the abundance of outdoor activities. I never thought I'd become an avid hiker, but the beautiful trails in Franklin have me hooked." - Mark R.
- "I've lived in Franklin my whole life and while it's a lovely place, it's definitely not without its flaws. The traffic can be unbearable at times, especially during rush hour, and the housing market is getting more and more expensive. But, I will say that the sense of community here is unmatched. It truly feels like a small town even though it's growing rapidly." - Emily W.
- "I have mixed feelings about Franklin. On one hand, the schools are great and there's a lot of job opportunities. But on the other hand, it's not the most diverse place and there's a lack of entertainment options. Also, the summers can be hot and humid. Overall, it's a nice place to raise a family but not much to do for young adults." - Justin M.
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to move our family or not...... - 9/26/2006
my husband and I are thinking about moving to the nashville area, is franklin a great place for children to grow up? we have 6 children ages 0-11. there really is nothing here at all and I mean nothing. we live in aberdeen washington and it rains ALOT!!!!!! the only reason we are still here is because of my husbands job. he builds mega million super yachts for westport shipyard. Is there plenty of work in the area? we are thinking of coming to visit to see if we like it but I know its so hard to tell on a visit if you actually want to live there. any help is super appreciated.
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Great city! - 9/19/2006
I loved living in Franklin. This city has the small town feel with all the big city extras.
I've lived in Nashville and Franklin and now (unfortunately) living in Houston. I miss living in Franklin very much.
Downtown Franklin has a small town feel with a square, an old style movie theater and very old historic homes. Yet Franklin still has many of the big city extras like a large 20 screen movie theater, great restaurants, parks and great shopping.
Franklin is located in Williamson county and Williamson is the wealthiest county in Tennessee. The climate is great. Hot summers but nice crisp falls and mild winters. Frankin doesn't average much snow per year but they get enough the cover the ground and sometimes for sleding. Ice and sleet seem to be a bigger issue in the Nashville/Franklin areas.
Franklin is surrounded by rolling hills and many rural farms and white picket fences. There are an abundance of trees and seeing the leaves
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I love Franklin, Tennessee! - 8/6/2006
I live here and after 39 years in the midwest wish I would have moved here sooner.
These are the pluses of living here:
Better schools
Better attitudes
Beautiful landscape
No State Income Tax
Utilities cheaper
Housing cheaper in some areas
No wall to wall subdivisions
Historical Preservation top priority
It's like living in Mayberry
Job market is booming in Nashville which is only a 20-30 minute commute-new Nissan plant in Franklin, Saturn in Spring Hill, Dell in Nashville and more
It is VERY safe-the other night we forgot and left our keys in the front door of our apartment. They were still in the door the next morning. We lived in Indianapolis before and we would have had "company" if we would have done that there!
Here are the negatives:
Sales tax is 9 1/2% BUT you can choose what you do or do not buy-remember your paycheck will be BIGGER here-also, if you like bulk shopping on
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Moving to Franklin from Los Angeles - 4/10/2006
I am interesting in moving my family to Franklin, TN. I know the education is good, what is the weather like? Is it really hot in the summer, cold in the winter, does it rain all the time, is it humid? It seems to be much more affordable then L.A., but I'm really hoping that it has trees and
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