Franklin, Tennessee is the county of Williamson County and was settled in 1768 and founded by Abram Maury, Jr, a state senator at the tine, in 1799. It was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, a close friend of Dr. Hugh Williamson, a delegate to the Continental Congress and the man for whom the county was named.
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Chartered through the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ, Troop 137 of the Boy Scouts of America is located in historic Franklin, Tennessee. Its facilities are described in detail, and a troop calendar and contact information is presented, along with its history, and several informative reference articles.
http://www.troop137.com/
Access governmental information and online services. Includes city calendar, news/announcements, zoning information, public resources and community links.
http://www.franklin-gov.com/
Founded in 1984, the Association is charged with the revitalization of Franklin's historic downtown district, as part of a four-point program of the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Its site features a guide to downtown retailers and other businesses, including shopping, dining, entertainment, accommodations, and services.
http://www.downtownfranklintn.com/
Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Accommodations directory and itinerary planner for Williamson County visitors. Includes an online travel booking index, tour and travel guides, event planning resources, events calendar, city maps and directions.
http://www.visitwilliamson.com/
Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce
Provides chamber information and details on all businesses serving Williamson County and Franklin. Includes membership information, calendar of events, chamber activities, resources and community profile.
http://williamson-franklinchamber.com/
