Community Partners

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County

preserves, promotes, and advocates for the historic places, stories, and culture of our community.

City of Franklin, TN

Franklin, Tennessee has a unique blend of history and new growth. Founded in 1799 and named after Benjamin Franklin. One of the bloodiest battles in the Civil War took place here, bringing thousands of historic tourists each year to visit the site of the Battle of Franklin, Carnton, the Carter House and many other historic locations throughout the City. In 2009, The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded Franklin the prestigious title of Distinctive Destination for offering an authentic visitor experience by combining dynamic downtowns, cultural diversity, attractive architecture and a strong commitment to historic preservation. In the same year the American Planning Association named the downtown Franklin area a Top Ten Great Neighborhood for the Downtown Franklin’s outstanding historic character and architecture and meaningful protection measures the City has adopted to ensure Franklin’s unique sense of place is not compromised by future growth and development..

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

helps attract investment and expansions to make TN #1 in the Southeast for high quality jobs.

Black and white image of a person welding with sparks, featuring the text 'Mastered in Tennessee' overlaid on an outline of the state.

National Park Service

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The National Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

Our Masonic Partners

and tenants of the Historic Franklin Masonic Hall

Group of Freemasons posing in a lodge room, wearing traditional regalia including aprons and collars, with an American flag and Masonic symbols in the background.

Hiram Lodge No. 7 F&AM

Hiram Lodge No. 7 Free and Accepted Masons was charted as Hiram Lodge No. 55 by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina in 1809 and then helped form the Grand Lodge of Tennessee in 1814 building the Historic Franklin Masonic Hall from 1823 to 1826.