Photos

Harlinsdale Farm

Williamson County has a rich equestrian culture. Harlinsdale Farm on Franklin Road was famous for its Tennessee Walking Horses. Today it's a city park.

The Factory at Franklin

The Factory at Franklin is a 12-building collection of shops, restaurants and galleries created from an old stove factory.

Harpeth River

A creek in Leiper's Fork flows toward the West Harpeth River.

Williamson hillside

Williamson Countians live in a wide variety of residential settings. The area is known for its picturesque, rolling countryside.

Franklin Police Dog

Franklin Police Department K-9 Unit dog Sting trains with his handler, Aaron Compton.

Franklin Music Scene

The Groove Box performs at the Bunganut Pig in Franklin.

The Factory at Franklin

A colossal sculpture on display outside The Factory at Franklin nods to the complex's industrial past, using materials from the former stove factory located there.

CoolSprings Galleria

A unique view of the interior of the CoolSprings Galleria, a large regional shopping center in Cool Springs.

Downtown Franklin

A view of historic downtown Franklin at night. The area features many buildings on the National Historic Register, now converted to vibrant shops and restaurants.

Carnton Plantation

A volunteer gives tours at Carnton Plantation, which served as a Confederate field hospital during the bloody Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864-- a monumental battle in the Civil War.

Carnton Plantation

During the Civil War the Carnton Plantation served as a hospital with an operating room upstairs.

Healthways

National healthcare company Healthways has its corporate headquarters in Cool Springs, along with many other companies.

Cool Springs Corporate Center

A view of Cool Springs Corporate Center. The Cool Springs area is a sought-after location for both local and national company headquarters.

Downtown Franklin

Main Street in downtown Franklin

Franklin Theatre

Visitors stroll past a rendering of the Franklin Theatre. Thanks to a community initiative, the circa-1920 theater is under renovation to become a modern performing arts center.

Saffire restaurant

A cocktail in the Blue Bar at Saffire Restaurant. Williamson County restaurants run the gamut from fine dining to down-home casual.

Historic Homes

The 15-block area of Franklin that encompasses the downtown core has a large number of historic homes like this one.

Franklin Square

A statue representing the Confederate soldiers that fought in the Civil War stands in the center of the historic Franklin Square.

Williamson County farms

A mother horse and her foal graze on a Williamson County far.

Brentwood United Methodist Church

A sunset silhouettes the steeple of Brentwood United Methodist Church.