The city of Franklin, Tennessee is the seat of Williamson County. It was founded in 1799 by Tennessee State Senator Abram Maury, Jr. who named it in honor of Benjamin Franklin. During the Civil War, in November of 1864, the Battle of Franklin, one of the bloodiest battles of the entire war, took place in the city. As a result, there were nearly 10,000 casualties. Field hospitals were needed, and 44 buildings were converted for that purpose. The Union army occupied Franklin for close to three years.
Regular Blogs
Written by a wife and mother of two boys, this blog is about family and family activities in Franklin and the surrounding area as well as fun things to do, favorite recipes, and short reviews of local salons, cafes, and other places of interest.
http://franklinmom.typepad.com
A real estate agent with a local company maintains this blog, which addresses real estate statistics, home care upcoming events, and individual neighborhoods in Franklin, each with photographs. It also displays details about things to do in Franklin, including musical concerts and the county fair.
http://franklintnblog.com
Our Franklin Police Department
This weblog is essentially a watchdog blog as regards the local police department. He says that the items here may not be published as having happened anywhere else he writes from his own material and from his first-hand experience.
http://franklintennesseepolice.blogspot.com
