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- The Famous and Not-So-Famous Find Williamson County Hard To Beat
- Taylor Ware and Other Child Stars Also Hail From Williamson County
- The Carter House Buys Historic Garden Where Brutal Battle Took Place
- Williamson County Residents Keep History Alive Through Preservation and Celebration
- Williamson County Archives Showcase Historical Exhibits
- Uncle Lester Entertains Audiences With His Clogging Talents
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Williamson County At A Glance
Population (2006 Estimates)
Franklin: 57‚100
Williamson County: 156‚905
Williamson County in 2010 (projection): 174‚300
Location
Williamson County is just south of Nashville‚ in the scenic rolling hills of Middle Tennessee.
Beginnings
The city of Franklin was founded in 1799 and named for Benjamin Franklin. The famous American patriot was a good friend of Continental Congress member Dr. Hugh Williamson‚ for whom the county was named.
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Williamson County-Franklin Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 156, Franklin, TN 37065
Phone: (615) 794-1225
Fax: (615) 790-5337
www.williamson-franklinchamber.com
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