Franklin Apartments and Rentals

The city of Franklin is a community steeped in tradition but still looks to the future. Although the town is home to several historically significant monuments and sites, there is also a budding entrepreneurial spirit in the area as well. Bloomberg Businessweek recently heralded Franklin as one of the Top 50 Cities to Start a Small Business. According to information from the U.S. Census Bureau the 2011 estimated population was just over 64,000, and shows no signs of slowing down. With its close proximity to the Nashville area without the high cost, many Tennesseans are finding affordable Franklin apartments for rent.

The Williamson County area is well known for being the site of one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles. Every year, thousands of visitors come to the area to mark the Battle of Franklin, but the city's history stretches further than that bloody skirmish. The city was founded in 1799 and named after Benjamin Franklin, a famous friend of one of the city's founders, Hugh Williamson. During the South's Antebellum period, Franklin fostered a wealthy plantation economy. All of that changed during the Civil War when Union troops occupied the city for three years, devastating the economy.

Like many of the cities in the South, it took a long time for the city to rebuild and create its identity. Although there is a thriving tourism business due to the historical significance of the town, Franklin has become one of the fastest-growing hubs in the state for residential, commercial and corporate business.

The small business job market is growing at a fast rate in Franklin because over half of the largest publicly traded companies in Middle Tennessee are putting their roots here. Some of the largest employers in the area include: Nissan's North American Headquarters, Hospital Corporation of America and Verizon Wireless. Whether you are living and working in the area or making the short commute to Nashville, many rentals in Franklin are easily situated near Interstate 65, making trips to and from work quite convenient.

One of the most popular two-year schools in Franklin is Columbia State Community College. Offering more than 50 areas of concentration, this institution is Tennessee's oldest community college with a conveniently located campus. Many students also commute to many local colleges in the Nashville area like Middle Tennessee State University, a school known for excellent academic and athletic programs.

Franklin's cost of living index remains low at just over 91 points, according to city-data.com, despite a staggering 50 percent population growth from 2000 to 2010. As of 2009, the median gross rent was a little more than $1,000, with the average household earning nearly $74,000 per year, making Franklin a very affordable place to live whether you are a student, commuter or a couple looking to raise a family.

Downtown Franklin's Main Street is the heart of the city and winner of many prestigious awards, including: the Clean Cities Award, Tree City USA, Great American Main Street Award, one of the Five Best Places in America to Antique Shop and is also home to five National Register Historic Districts. The area is also home to many parades and festivals, the most popular being the Main Street Festival held every spring that celebrates the thriving local business district. With 15 blocks of restaurants, clothing stores, galleries and gift shops, there is something for everyone here.

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