Industry and Commerce

Industries:

Franklin, Tennessee is headquarters for some of the largest companies in North America, such as Nissan, Community Health Systems, and Healthways.  Although it is a small town, industry is wildly profitable.  According to the City’s 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the Cool Springs Galleria serves at the top employer, with a total of 3,500 employees.

Commerce:

Cool Springs Galleria is a shopping mall located in the heart of Franklin.  It was first opened in 1991.  The Galleria has over 150 stores and fifteen restaurants!  It is definitely my favorite place to go whenever I am in Franklin.  There are endless options for shopping and a welcoming atmosphere.  The Galleria is not only a place for economic growth but also community togetherness.  

http://www.city-data.com/city/Franklin-Tennessee.html

http://www.franklin-gov.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=5680

http://www.coolspringsgalleria.com/directions

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Agriculture

Agriculture:

Tennessee is a major output of textiles, cotton, cattle, and electrical power. Tennessee has an estimated 82,000 farms over half of them specializing in cattle.  Some of the other crops grown include corn, soybeans, sunflowers, wheat, barley, and oats.

According to TNagriculture.com, soybeans are the number one crop produced in Tennessee.  Over 43 million bushels were harvested in 2010 making it the state’s top agricultural export.  

Nass.usda.gov

http://varietytrials.tennessee.edu

http://farmflavor.com/us-ag/tennessee/top-ag-products-tn/tennessees-top-crops-and-livestock-infographic/

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Modern Settlement and Population

Population:

The state of Tennessee is home to over six million people making it the 17^th largest state.  The 2010 census recorded that there were a total of 62,487 people inhabiting Franklin, Tennessee.  The population density equaled 1,393.3 people per square mile.  From 2000 to 2010 Tennessee experienced a population growth of about 11%, which was two times the United States rate. 

Ethnicities:

According to the 2010 census, the racial makeup of the city was 84% Caucasian, 10 % African American, 4% Hispanic/Latino, 1% Asian, 0.24% Native American,  0.05% Pacific Islander, and 2% from other races.

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/47/47051.html
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History

History of Franklin:

Founded on October 26, 1799 and named after Benjamin Franklin; Franklin, Tennessee was always a tranquil city and an extremely wealthy county in Tennessee—thanks to it’s plantation economy.  Early settlers developed farms in the wilderness that were prosperous.  Early settlers included Native Americans, French fur trappers that hunted and grazed cattle.

Unfortunately The Battle of Franklin (November 30, 1864) one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles, ended with more than 8,000 casualties, turning every home and building in town into a hospital.  The economy took nearly 120 years to recover.

Historic Buildings

McLemore House:

Harvey McLemore, a former slave, purchased four lots in 1880 and built one of the first residential dwellings in the subdivision. The home was the first subdivision of its kind in Franklin.  Before then a black middle class neighborhood of teachers, carpenters, masons and farmers would have never existed. The building is still standing today!

The Carter House:

Served as a military fortress during the late 1800s.  In fact the Carter family took refuge in their basement during the bloody battles that raged on above them.  The State of Tennessee purchased The Carter House in 1951.  Today it is managed by the Battle of Franklin Trust and is dedicated to the Carter family and all of the Americans who fought in the battle.  

Carnton Plantation:

Carnton was built in 1826 by then Nashville mayor Randal McGavock.  Carnton grew to become one of the premier farms in Williamson County, Tennessee, until the Battle of Franklin.  The devastation was met by Carnton, which served as the largest field hospital in the area.  In 1973 Carnton was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Today you can tour the plantation!

http://www.franklin-gov.com/index.aspx?page=400

http://www.historicfranklin.com/franklins-history

http://www.carnton.org/mclemore_history.htm

http://www.carnton.org/carterhouse_history.htm

http://www.carnton.org/carnton_history.htm
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