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Franklin, TN Schools
Franklin, TN, is widely known for its excellent schools, where students routinely achieve some of the top test scores in the state.
Williamson County Schools
This K-12 district has 31,000 students enrolled at its 42 school sites, which include eight high schools, eight middle schools, 23 elementary schools and one K-8 school. All high schools have Advanced Placement programs with 26 different courses offered, and nine schools have a pre-kindergarten program.
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Franklin, TN Health Care Overview
With health care as the greater Nashville region's largest industry, Franklin and Williamson County residents can access excellent care close to home.
Williamson Medical Center
Serving its first patients in 1958, Williamson Medical Center offers inpatient and outpatient services, 24-hour emergency care, preventive health screenings and wellness activities. Its outpatient imaging center offers the latest technological advances, including bone-density scanning, ultrasound, X-ray services and... Read More »
Franklin, TN Neigborhoods are Family Friendly
Franklin was made for families. Its many neighborhoods feature big backyards and easy access to great schools, the busy Cool Springs area and the always-charming Historic Downtown Franklin. The listing prices trend high, anywhere from $300,000 to the multi-millions, but a future in Franklin proves to be well-worth the investment. Its array of awards include a 2009 nod as the fifth Best Small Town in America by Southern Living and inclusion on Money Magazine's list of the top 50 Best Places to... Read More »
Colleges and Universities in Franklin, TN
Franklin, TN offers higher education for those who want to attend college or trade school.
Higher Education in Franklin, TN
O'More College of Design in Franklin is a four-year institution that offers degrees in interior design, fashion design and visual communications. The 40-year-old college continues to add new programs and spaces.
Columbia State Community College in Franklin has more than 50 two-year programs of study. Columbia State is a two-year college and is Tennessee’s first... Read More »
Downtown Franklin Shopping and Dining Overview
Franklin’s historic downtown is the perfect mix of past and present. The 15-block area centered by Main Street is filled with history‚ wonderful old buildings and friendly charm. It's also got some of the area's trendiest shopping‚ hippest restaurants and free wifi throughout.
Franklin Reinvented
Virtually abandoned in the 1980s, downtown Franklin then underwent a renaissance guided by a few entrepreneurs that brought dramatic updates‚ new businessess‚ and a new... Read More »
Senior and Adult Care Services in Franklin, TN
Residents seeking senior care, rehabilitation and assisted living will find many options in Williamson County.
Claiborne Hughes Health CenterIn the heart of downtown Franklin, Claiborne Hughes Health Center is a locally owned non-profit health and rehabilitation center offering skilled nursing care and in-house rehabilitation. Amenities include outpatient rehab, pharmacy services, a beauty and barber shop, landscaped courtyards and a walking trail with patio and picnic areas. Pastoral care... Read More »
NHC Offers Comprehensive Senior Care in Franklin
Seniors are right at home in Franklin, Tenn., where families have access to a diverse mix of independent and long-term care options. Leading the way is Tennessee-based National HealthCare Corporation, which operates 130 affiliated HealthCare centers and homecare offices nationwide.
NHC Healthcare - FranklinSeniors with varying levels of disabilities receive extended-stay nursing care at NHC Healthcare - Franklin. In 2010, the 80-bed facility received a five out of five overall... Read More »
Franklin, TN Tops Southern Living's 'Best Places' List
The secret’s out: Williamson County is one of the best places to live in the country.
Franklin is 5th Best Small Town
When Southern Living readers voted Franklin the fifth Best Small Town in America in the magazine’s January 2009 issue, people across the nation learned something Williamson County residents have known all along – this is a place where the good life isn’t just a pipe dream. It’s a reality.
“Franklin and Williamson County have a lot going for... Read More »
Franklin, TN Transportation: Trolley Service
The Franklin Trolley system makes it simple -- and eco-friendly -- to get around town. The city of Franklin and the Franklin Transit Authority began the commuter service in May 2003‚ and today more than 350 shops are now accessible from four trolley lines featuring state-of-the-art vehicles operating on clean-burning, bio-diesel fuel. Trolleys run Monday-Friday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. On Saturdays‚ they operate from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Passengers can be transported to destinations such as... Read More »
