With more than 800 cemeteries scattered across Williamson County, the task of preserving those burial grounds and their history is as vast as the land itself. Today, a portion of that work is being carried out by a small but determined group of volunteers focused on Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Williamson County.

Dr. Charles C. Johnson was Franklin’s first Black physician, remembered for his courage and lasting impact on the community.

By Katie Shands   |  Photography Provided by Williamson County Historical Society   Step inside Landmark Booksellers, and you’re not just...

Collins Farm in Franklin is a hidden historic gem with deep roots — from Native American settlements and Civil War battles to a 20th-century hub for education and culture. Today, the Daughters of the American Revolution have restored the property with a pavilion and themed gardens honoring patriotism, remembrance, and native heritage.

There was a time when the dining options in Williamson County were limited, but the restaurants that did operate here served as hubs.

Female Institute The Tennessee Female College was opened in 1857 by the Tennessee Methodist Conference, and operated from this imposing...

Do you believe in ghosts? Some say Franklin’s Third Avenue is one of the most haunted streets in the South. With its charming...

Construction began ninety-five years ago at 230 Franklin Road, kick-starting an industrial journey that shaped the economic and cultural...

Lillie Mills Joshua B. Lillie established the Franklin Flouring Mill in 1869. C.H. Corn and W.F. Eakin purchased the mill in 1909. In...

During the mid-twentieth century, the powers that be decided to “improve” Main Street to make it more shopper-friendly. Picturesque brick...

Franklin Theatre The Franklin Theatre, a Main Street icon since 1937, was the first air-conditioned building in town, charging ten cents...

Hamilton Hall 1799 Elijah Hamilton, an early Nashville resident, built Hamilton Hall on a 320-acre tract along the West Harpeth River in...

Franklin's First United Methodist Church This building stands on the site of the church’s third location. The original brick sanctuary,...

Generations of African Americans have lived and thrived in Williamson County. From the post-Civil War creation of communities like Hard...

The Carter House, built between 1828 and 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, is one of Williamson County’s most significant landmarks. A...

In 1855, Johann Albert Lotz and his family arrived in Franklin from eastern Germany, seeking peace after years of conflict in their...

Robert Hicks was a force in Franklin’s historic preservation, a captivating storyteller, and a man whose presence left a lasting...

Built in 1826 by former Nashville mayor Randal McGavock, Carnton holds a profound place in Franklin’s history. Once a prominent...

In late 1864, the United States was deeply entrenched in the Civil War, with over 600,000 dead and the nation's survival at stake. On...

BRENTWOOD Brentwood's history begins with early Mississippian Culture inhabitants and later Revolutionary War settlers like the Sneed,...