Franklin, TN is a charming city located just south of Nashville and is known for its exceptional quality of life. The city offers an abundance of activities, shopping, dining, and culture that make it one of the most popular destinations in the state. Visitors to Franklin are often impressed by the warm hospitality of its locals and the small-town charm of its many historic buildings. With a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including biking and hiking trails, a top-rated arts scene, and some of the best restaurants in Tennessee, there’s something for everyone in Franklin. Reviews from visitors tend to be overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the city’s friendly atmosphere, vibrant culture, and overall beauty. Whether you’re looking for family fun or just need a break from big city life, Franklin is an ideal destination for all types of travelers.
based on 27 ReviewsGet to know Franklin with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Franklin
4 Seasons - 11/10/2011
we are fortunate that we experience 4 distinct seasons generally without any
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Ok But not the best city to live - 4/17/2011
Don't get me wrong Franklin,Tn is very beautiful and green but this isn't the problem. The problem is the PEOPLE. This is a strong statement please Im not a racist by all means, This town is for middle to upper class white FAMILYS. That is it. Most of the blacks either live on or around Natchez and some live in mixed neighborhoods among the whites. The white people are either very nice or very racist towards brown people. There is no in between. Lost of sterotyping goes on here, they kind of don't see us being able to afford to live in forest crossing or McKays mill but I do so. The people overall are just not really friendly if your an outsider. The job market is way of base here. The cost of living here doesn't match what things cost like housing, electric, water,etc..... Its extremely hard to find a job in you are a minority , Black, hispanic, Asian ect... There is nothing to do but go to the malls and out to eat. Do Not move here if you have teenagers they will get into trouble
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Beautiful City - 6/27/2008
Franklin is such a beautiful town. We moved here from Lawrence, Ks. It is such a comfortable place to live and I hope to never leave here. We are retired and find it very friendly and handy to shopping and entertainment. I really don't think I would be happy living any where
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Politics and religion - 1/15/2008
I moved to franklin 6 years ago. I am a native New Yorker. Franklin is a very pretty place. However, if you are not a right wing republican, which I am not, you will find it very hard to fit in. If you are not a church goer - or do not go to church - you are ostracized as life here seems to revolve around church. I find the populace here to be very narrow minded and regressive. I sometimes feel as if I am living in the south circa 1950. This makes me very uncomfortable although some may thrive in this atmosphere. There is absolutely no diversity here - everyone looks the same and believes the same. I do not think I can live in Franklin for many more years. Also, there is nothing to do. Another downside is that everyone is of the same socio economic background - rich. IT is hard to fit
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Lost in the Wilderness - 9/11/2007
If you are a Democrat, or even mildly liberal, do not expect to find like-minded individuals here. In fact, don't even expect to find members of the opposition with whom you could have an intellectual debate. You'll be ostracized unless you can pretend to be a right wing, born again, ultra-conservative Republican with mindless conformity to the party platform. Guns and war are okay but abortion isn't, and you'd better not express an alternative opinion, or you'll have a fight on your
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Questions and comments - 7/17/2007
My husband and I will be retiring in about 10 months. We have been researching and looking at diferrent places for about the past three years. In all that time, Franklin is the only place I have read about where the comments are almost 100 % positive. And I mean I have REALLY been reading and researching. We will be visiting Franklin this Sept. I am so afraid I will love it and my husband won't. His reasons:
Fear of tornadoes, the summer humidity, the distance from his grown children and grandchildren from his first marriage. (they are in Oregon).
I understand all of the reasons, esp. the distance. However, I can think of many positives based on what I have read.
Can anyone speak to the frequency of tornadoes? And how many months is it very hot and humid? Also, my husband is a fisherman. Is there any fishing nearby I can tempt him with?
He also loves to shoot his guns (skeet, some hunting of small game and birds)anything like that around there?
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Weather in Franklin, TN? - 10/4/2006
How is the weather in Franklin, TN? Is there any tornadoes there? Hurricanes?
Thank you
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Response to Shawna - 9/28/2006
Shawna, I would highly recommend moving to Franklin if you guys can afford it. The homes are not cheap in Franklin but the schools are very good. You may not find a lot of work in Franklin but there are many jobs in Nashville. As I mentioned in my review of Franklin, Franklin has the look of small town but its equipped with all of the big town features like nice restaurants, great shopping, great history etc. You also probably won't get nearly as much rain in Franklin but during the summer the temps can get pretty hot. I loved my time in Franklin and hope to get back real soon. Anyone can feel free to email me at sifue@hotmail.com if you'd like more details on life in Franklin,
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from Los Angeles, CA to Franklin, TN - 9/27/2006
My husband and I are thinking about relocating our family to Franklin, TN. Could someone who's done that move let us know. We are going on a 3 day trip to Franklin to check out the city, houses and school, but really would like to know more from someone who's doing the move or is thinking about it. Thank you.
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