Population: 238,412
Williamson County Courthouse in downtown Franklin
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN 1320 W Main Street • Franklin, TN 37064 • 615-790-5700 • WilliamsonCounty-TN.gov
Williamson County, founded in 1799, was once
a strategic battleground during the Civil War in 1864. More than 160 historical markers throughout the county note various events and structures including Civil War battles sites, historic church sites, and ancient Indian mounds. Today Williamson County is an economically thriving suburb of Nashville and Davidson County with over 238,000 residents and several corporate headquarters. The City of Franklin serves as the county seat with county offices located at 1320 Main Street. Most county departments are
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housed at the county offices in Franklin, including the County Mayor, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, and Property Assessor. Notable historical attractions in the county include the Carnton and Carter House and the McGavock Confederate Cemetery, all located in Franklin. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County is a nonprofit that works to preserve the historical and culturally rich areas that define Williamson County’s past. They host seasonal festivals in downtown Franklin including Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas.
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