CITY OF FRANKLIN

City Offices
207 West Second Avenue
Franklin 757-562-8508
www.franklinva.com

Chamber of Commerce
108 West Third Avenue
Franklin 757-562-4900
www.fsachamber.com

Nestled in the coastal plain at the head of the rolling Blackwater River, the charming city of Franklin welcomes newcomers to a hometown where neighbors and shopkeepers greet each other by name. With its quaint downtown district and premier recreational activities, this quaint city offers an idyllic hometown atmosphere.

Services
Parents who are new residents in Franklin will be pleased at the options for a quality education on every academic level. The well-respected public school system combines with options for a private education, complemented by the presence of a community college in the immediate area. Paul D. Camp Community College, a two-year system within the Virginia Community College System, is more than a community college with a wide array of associate degree and certification or college-track programs. PDCCC partners with Norfolk’s Old Dominion University to offer coursework for bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, bringing the advantages of a large university to the local community through the advanced Teletechnet program. The Regional Workforce Development Center in Franklin also supports the local economy with business-related services that meet the training and educational needs of employers in western Hampton Roads. Chowan College—just 20 minutes away in Murfreesboro, North Carolina—offers a number of bachelor’s degree programs.

Franklin residents have easy access to a comprehensive range of healthcare facilities and services. Southampton Memorial Hospital serves the needs of more than 28,000 regional residents with acute care in private rooms, skilled nursing, and long-term care on one campus. Always investing to meet the needs of a growing population, the hospital recently added a $17.5 million addition that enhanced emergency services, imaging, surgical specialties, and other amenities that provide comfort and convenience for hospitalized patients and their families. Advanced technology and equipment enable the hospital to deliver a higher caliber of diagnostics and treatment. Franklin is also home to highly respected professionals in private practice, enabling residents to meet every routine and most specialized needs close to home.

 

Lifestyle
Newcomers to the city of Franklin are welcomed with Southern hospitality and invited to slow down, relax, and explore this picturesque landscape of magnolia trees, peanut and cotton fields, and rich abundance. The city’s quiet, tree-shaded streets are lined with a visually appealing blend of well-preserved antebellum homes and contemporary models. Residents enjoy a slice of “old-fashioned, small-town America” in the absence of traffic, crowds, and pollution. Homemade jams and jellies or fresh garden produce left at a neighbor’s door are more common sights. Excellent schools, a local hospital, and a world-class YMCA are just a few of the highlights that appeal to families. The activities available in Franklin range from active participation in civic and social organizations to hunt clubs or art leagues. Surround the city, outdoor adventurers will discover wide open spaces, dense forests, and pristine waterways.

For expanded shopping or expanded cultural and entertainment amenities, the opera houses, performance venues, museums, and major sports complexes of Hampton Roads are just an hour’s drive from home. Franklin is less than 100 miles from the Virginia capital city of Richmond and only two hours from North Carolina’s premier vacation destination of the Outer Banks. Close to home or at regional recreational sites, Franklin residents are encouraged to lead an active, healthy lifestyle underlined by a well-managed parks and recreation department. The James L. Camp, Jr. YMCA is distinguished as the largest in the nation for a city the size of Franklin, offering a wide variety of exercise programs for all ages from beginners to fitness experts and expansive facilities. The private Cypress Cove Country Club features golf, tennis, swimming, and dining. Those who appreciate live music will enjoy the “We Be Jammin'” concerts at Barrett’s Landing on the down district’s riverfront. One of the city’s finest assets is the availability of quality, affordable housing, ranging from tree-lined family neighborhoods to retirement havens like the Village at Woods Edge. For a warm and friendly hometown setting in close proximity to some of the most popular destinations and attractions in Virginia and North Carolina, take your time discovering the quality city of Franklin.