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Franklin, NC vs Roan Mountain, TN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Roan Mountain has been positive.
- Roan Mountain has 1.5% less unemployment than Franklin.
- Roan Mountain job growth has increased by 5.7% in the past 10 years.
 Franklin, NCRoan Mountain, TNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 11 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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Reviews for Roan Mountain    1 Reviews

We really enjoyed Roan Mountain. The picnic area amongst the rhododendron gardens is a sight to behold in mid June. We also walked the bit of the Cloudland trail around  More

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