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Longtime Williamson County Resident Jimmy Gentry Publishes Book
Anyone who ever attended school in Williamson County probably knows the name Jimmy Gentry. Even if you never sat in his classroom or played football for him‚ chances are you’ve visited his family’s farm on a field trip.
Battle of Franklin Lives on at The Carter House
It was by lantern light that his sisters and father found young Tod Carter as he was being carried from the battlefield‚ close to death.
The Widow of the South Sparks Renewed Interest in Battle of Franklin
Angela Calhoun's telephone hasn't stopped ringing since Robert Hicks' first novel‚ The Widow of the South‚ was published in September 2005.
Franklin on Foot Walking Tour Offers Insights into Local History and Folklore
Did you know that Andrew Jackson once met with the Chickasaw Indians at Franklin’s Masonic Temple to arrange a peace treaty‚ or that the balcony of the historic Williamson County Courthouse was used as a gallows?
Williamson County Fair Celebrates Agricultural Heritage
The Williamson County Fair has been more than fairly successful since it returned in 2005‚ bigger and better than ever.
Pull-Tight Players Have Brought Live Theater to Franklin for 38 Years
The Pull-Tight Players are back by popular demand - for a 38th consecutive season.
Nolensville Chamber Celebrates Town’s History with Broken Wheel Festival
In Nolensville‚ what's broken doesn't need fixing.
Williamson County Strikes a Balance Between Preservation and Growth
When Jay and Marcia Franks bought their historic Thompson’s Station home called Homestead Manor‚ they knew they had acquired one of Williamson County’s great treasures.
Boiling Spring Academy Teaches History Through Immersion
An apron-clad schoolmarm pre sides over the classroom at Boiling Spring Academy‚ where students write on slate boards and study by lantern light.
Downtown Franklin Is 15 Blocks of History and Fun
Ask someone strolling down Franklin’s Main Street what she likes about this singular small town, and you’ll likely hear about its history, wonderful old buildings or friendly charm.
Williamson County Residents Keep History Alive Through Preservation and Celebration
Shoppers along Franklin’s Victorian-era Main Street, young families renovating 200-year-old homes and even horses grazing beside stacked-stone walls demonstrate Williamson County’s close relationship with the past.
Williamson County Archives Showcase Historical Exhibits
A colorful patchwork of local history awaits visitors to the Williamson County Archives and Museum, which opened on Memorial Day 2006.
Heritage Tourists Come To Learn About Franklin’s Past
Before the last drifts of smoke disappeared over the battlefield, concerned and curious onlookers began gathering in Franklin, where 19,000 Confederates had just attacked the occupying Union Army.
Franklin is a Charming Blend of History and Progress
No doubt about it, Franklin is a charming blend of history and progress with its small-town charm and big-city sophistication.
