FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE

'Franklin' is the county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, USA. The population was 41,842 at the 2000 census. The 2006 Census Bureau Estimate places the population at 55,870.

Contents

Demographics

Notable Events

Notable Residents

References

External Links

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 41,842 people, 16,128 households, and 11,225 families residing in the city. The population density was 538.0/km² (1,393.3/mi²). There were 17,296 housing units at an average density of 222.4/km² (575.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.53% White, 10.35% African American, 0.24% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.17% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.84% of the population.
There were 16,128 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 38.1% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $65,506, and the median income for a family was $69,431. Males had a median income of $50,226 versus $31,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,160. About 5.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable Events

★ In November of 1864, the Second Battle of Franklin of the Civil War took place, with the first fifteen minutes being the most bloody fifteen minutes in all American history.

★ The movie premieres of ''Friday Night Lights'' and ''Elizabethtown'' were held in Franklin.

Notable Residents

★ Paramore, Alternative, Pop/Punk Band

★ George Jones, Country Singer

★ Luke Benward, Billy Forrester in ''How To Eat Fried Worms''

★ Aaron Benward, Country Singer

★ Steven Curtis Chapman, Christian singer/songwriter

★ Sheryl Crow, Pop Singer

★ Miley Cyrus^[1], Actress / Singer

★ Billy Ray Cyrus^[2], Country Singer, Actor

★ Jordan Pruitt^[3], Pop / R&B Singer

★ Steve Camp, Contemporary Artist / Evangelical Minister

★ Sara Evans^[4], Country Singer

★ Jeff Fisher, Tennessee Titans Coach

★ Dario Franchitti, Indycar Series Driver

★ Troy Fleming, Football Player

★ Troy Gentry^[5], Country Singer

★ Vince Gill, Country Singer

★ Josh Gracin, Country Singer

★ Amy Grant, Pop / Christian singer

★ Lee Greenwood, Country Singer

★ Scott Hamilton, U.S. Figure Skater

★ Brittany Hargest, Pop / Christian Singer

★ John Hiatt, Musician

★ Tyler Hilton, Actor / Pop Singer

★ Will Hoge, Rock Singer

★ Alan Jackson^[6], Country Singer

★ Ashley Judd, Actress

★ Adam "Pacman" Jones, Tennessee Titans Player

★ Nicole Kidman, Actress

★ David Meece, Christian Musician

★ Krystal Meyers^[7], Pop Punk / Christian Rock Singer

★ Brad Paisley, Country Singer

★ Chris Rice Pop/Christian Singer

★ Michael W. Smith, Pop / Christian Singer

★ James Storm, Professional Wrestler

★ Hank Sweeney, Baseball Player

★ Jason Tomlin, WSM-AM Disc Jockey / Radio Personality

★ Adam Wright, Rugby Player

★ Derrick Turnbow, Baseball Player

★ Carrie Underwood^[8], Country Singer

★ Keith Urban, Country Singer

★ Taylor Ware^[9], Country Singer

★ Kirk Whalum, Jazz / Blues Saxophonist

★ Rebecca St. James^[10], Christian Singer

★ Joe Smyth, Drummer for Sawyer Brown

★ Toby Mac, Christian Rap Singer

★ Alex Beaton, Scottish Folk Singer

★ Nicole C. Mullen, Singer / Songwriter Christian & R&B Music

References

1. Miley Cyrus braced for Disney stardom
2. http://www.myspace.com/billyraycyrus
3. http://myspace.com/jordanpruitt
4. http://marriage.about.com/od/entertainmen1/a/saraevans.htm
5. http://hollywood.outsidethebeltway.com/category/notables/troy-lee-gentry/
6. http://www.bertwhite.com/ajhouseweb2004/index.htm
7. http://www.myspace.com/krystalmeyers
8. Bryson, Jodi. ''Girl's Life Magazine''. It's Fate That Would Have It. Accessed on July 8, 2006 via
carrieunderwoodonline.com
9. http://www.yenra.net/yodel/
10. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_St_James

External Links

★ Franklin Matters

★ City of Franklin

★ FranklinIs - News & Information

★ Franklin Parks & Recreation

★ Franklin Tomorrow

★ Heritage Foundation of Franklin

★ Williamson County Public Library