Franklin Speaks - Historic Preservation Plan

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Franklin is a jewel of Middle Tennessee offering growing numbers of residents and visitors alike access to a vibrant downtown Main Street, architecturally rich and storied neighborhoods, Civil War battlefield sites, and thriving arts, culture, and dining scene. Franklin is also a longtime leader in historic preservation, setting a model and benchmark for cities and towns across the country.

As Franklin continues to evolve and change, the Franklin Preservation Plan will help chart a course for balancing new growth and investment with maintaining the community’s essential character. The goal of the plan is to create a community-led vision to guide preservation programs and policies, identify additional sites, places, and stories of importance to Franklin, support residents and business owners in preserving and investing in their historic properties, and promote thoughtful development. Join us as we craft a bold and creative vision for the future of preservation in Franklin!

This website will be the hub for all things related to the Franklin Preservation Plan. Sign up below for updates below so you are always in the know!

Franklin is a jewel of Middle Tennessee offering growing numbers of residents and visitors alike access to a vibrant downtown Main Street, architecturally rich and storied neighborhoods, Civil War battlefield sites, and thriving arts, culture, and dining scene. Franklin is also a longtime leader in historic preservation, setting a model and benchmark for cities and towns across the country.

As Franklin continues to evolve and change, the Franklin Preservation Plan will help chart a course for balancing new growth and investment with maintaining the community’s essential character. The goal of the plan is to create a community-led vision to guide preservation programs and policies, identify additional sites, places, and stories of importance to Franklin, support residents and business owners in preserving and investing in their historic properties, and promote thoughtful development. Join us as we craft a bold and creative vision for the future of preservation in Franklin!

This website will be the hub for all things related to the Franklin Preservation Plan. Sign up below for updates below so you are always in the know!

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