Franklin, Tennessee
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| Franklin, Tennessee | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| - Total | 30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| - Land | 30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 41,842 |
| - Density | 1,393.3/sq mi (538.0/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-27740GR2 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1284816GR3 |
Franklin is the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, USA. The population was 41,842 at the 2000 census. The 2007 Census Bureau Estimate places the population at 55,870.
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[edit] History
The City of Franklin was founded October 26, 1799 and was named after Benjamin Franklin, a close friend of Dr. Hugh Williamson, a member of the Continental Congress for whom Williamson County was named.
For most of its first 180 years, Franklin was a tranquil, small county seat. In the years prior to the American Civil War, Williamson County was one of the wealthiest counties in Tennessee and Franklin was the center of plantation economy.
However, the Civil War devastated the economy. Union troops occupied the area for nearly three years. The Battle of Franklin was fought on November 30, 1864, costing more than 8,000 casualties and turning every home and building in town into a hospital. It took 120 years for the county's economy to reach pre-war levels.
For more than a century, Franklin seemed remote not only from Nashville, Tennessee, but from the rest of the world as well. Today, Franklin is one of the wealthiest cities in one of the wealthiest counties in the United States.
Franklin has grown from a very small, agricultural community into a strong blend of residential, commercial and corporate citizens.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 41,842 people, 16,128 households, and 11,225 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,393.3 people per square mile (538.0/km²). There were 17,296 housing units at an average density of 575.9/sq mi (222.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.53% White, 10.35% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.17% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.84% of the population.
There were 16,128 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 38.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $65,506, and the median income for a family was $69,431. Males had a median income of $50,226 versus $31,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,160. About 5.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable events
- In November of 1864, the Second Battle of Franklin of the Civil War took place, with the first fifteen minutes being the most bloody fifteen minutes in all American history.[citation needed]
- The movie premieres of Friday Night Lights and Elizabethtown were held in Franklin.
- Paramore, a popular band in the eyes of teengaers and people around and To Write Love On Her Arms supporter, was started here
[edit] Notable residents
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- Darrell Waltrip, 3-time NASCAR Winston Cup champion
- George Jones, Country Singer
- Luke Benward, Billy Forrester in How To Eat Fried Worms
- Aaron Benward, Country Singer
- Steven Curtis Chapman[citation needed], Christian singer/songwriter
- Jordan Pruitt[1], Pop / R&B Singer
- Steve Camp[citation needed], Contemporary Artist / Evangelical Minister
- Sara Evans[2], Country Singer
- Troy Gentry[3], Country Singer and one-half of country music duo Montgomery Gentry
- Alan Jackson[4], Country Singer
- Ashley Judd[citation needed], Actress
- Michael McDonald, Singer
- David Meece[citation needed], Christian Musician
- Krystal Meyers[5], Pop Punk / Christian Rock Singer
- Brad Paisley[citation needed], Country Singer
- Chris Rice Pop/Christian Singer
- Michael W. Smith[citation needed], Pop / Christian Singer
- James Storm[citation needed], Professional Wrestler
- Hank Sweeney[citation needed], Baseball Player
- Adam Wright[citation needed], Rugby Player
- Derrick Turnbow[citation needed], Baseball Player
- Taylor Ware[6], Country Singer
- Kirk Whalum[citation needed], Jazz / Blues Saxophonist
- Rebecca St. James[7], Christian Singer
- Joe Smyth, Drummer for Sawyer Brown
- Toby Mac, Christian Rap Singer
- Alex Beaton, Scottish Folk Singer
- Nicole C. Mullen, Singer / Songwriter Christian & R&B Music
- Miley Cyrus, Pop Singer / Actress
- Paul Colman[8], Singer / Songwriter / Member of The Newsboys, Christian Music
- Rob Ickes, Bluegrass Guitarist
- Josh Farro, Guitarist Paramore
- Hayley Williams, Vocalist Paramore
- Zac Farro, Drummer Paramore
- Jeremy Davis, Bass Paramore
- Gary Talley (The Boxtops)
- Laura Story, Christian Musician
- Steve Azar, County musician
- Anna Shell, Baker building employee, semi-pro wake/snowboarder, singer, tv personality, was kicked off of Real World 13 for undisclosed reasons, soft spot for animals, has been to the Epcot Center 38 times
- Carrie Underwood, American Idol winner / Country Singer
- David LaBruyere, songwriter / producer / touring bassist for John Mayer
- Sheryl Crow, singer / songwriter
[edit] References
- ^ http://myspace.com/jordanpruitt
- ^ http://marriage.about.com/od/entertainmen1/a/saraevans.htm
- ^ http://hollywood.outsidethebeltway.com/category/notables/troy-lee-gentry/
- ^ http://www.bertwhite.com/ajhouseweb2004/index.htm
- ^ http://www.myspace.com/krystalmeyers
- ^ http://www.yenra.net/yodel/
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_St_James
- ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Colman
[edit] External links
- Franklin Matters
- City of Franklin
- FranklinIs - News & Information
- Franklin Parks & Recreation
- Franklin Tomorrow
- Heritage Foundation of Franklin
- Williamson County Public Library
- Franklin, Tennessee is at coordinates Coordinates:
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