WILLIAMSON COUNTY

County Offices
1320 West Main Street
Franklin 615-790-5712
www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov

Chamber of Commerce
109 Second Avenue South
Franklin 615-794-1225
https://williamsonchamber.com/

Steeped in history and tradition, Williamson County is distinguished as one of the nation’s most rapidly growing communities. Quick, easy access to Interstate highways, an excellent quality of life, and a scenic topography of rolling hills has encouraged considerable growth of residential, business, commercial, and industrial sectors. This area blends historic architecture, suburban amenities, and wonderful new residential communities with a cosmopolitan vibrancy. Upscale suburbs, including retail and office parks in Brentwood, harmonize with the historic ambiance of Franklin — which supports an impressive cluster of thriving companies and businesses.

Newcomers will discover a region that claims a history of wealth from the days when plantations covered the land. Today, Williamson County enjoys a healthy and diverse economy as well as one of the highest per-capita income levels in all of Tennessee. The cultural attractions and professional sports of downtown Nashville are readily accessible via Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 31. The Interstate 840 Loop around Nashville crosses Interstate 65 for rapid connections throughout the entire metropolitan area.

Services
Williamson Medical Center in Franklin anchors the state-of-the-art healthcare services and facilities that are available in Williamson County. In addition to this comprehensive hospital, several clinics and support centers ensure access to a wealth of professional services from home health and skilled nursing to rehabilitation and therapies. Highly skilled professionals in most major specialties include physicians, dentists, chiropractors and counselors.

Area youth receive an excellent public education in the Williamson County School System, ranked by Money Magazine among the top 100 school systems in the nation. At the same time, parents can choose from a wide selection of private schools — both independent and parochial. Higher education for all ages is available in a wide array of institutions, from career and vocational centers to community college campuses. Residents of Williamson County can access more than 15 colleges and universities within a 30-minute commute from home. Within the county itself are O’More College of Design and Columbia State Community College.

Lifestyle
Williamson County, along with its five incorporated cities, provides some of the Nashville area’s most attractive selection of housing, from single-family homes and lovely country estates to handsome condominiums and townhouses. Small or spacious, subdivisions or rural, the choices seem virtually endless. Many newcomers are drawn to this area for its delightful contrasts: Small-town charm and urban sophistication, honored Civil War sites and modern shopping malls, today’s hottest names in entertainment and magnificent antebellum homes. Famous historic sites dot the landscape, from the Natchez Trace and beautiful Carnton Plantation to historic downtown Franklin.

Bargain hunters will want to frequent Cool Springs Galleria, boasting some of the region’s finest shopping. Distinguished as one of the state’s largest malls, Cool Springs Galleria combines a convenient location with a medley of shopping and entertainment attractions. For antiques and collectibles, few locations in the nation provide a richer selection of shops and stores than historic Franklin.

Opportunities for enjoying the cultural arts are abundant, including the Tennessee Renaissance Festival that is celebrated just outside of Franklin each year. Symphony on the Lawn and the Franklin Jazz Festival are other favorites. Nearby, the elegant Tennessee Performing Arts Center hosts the Nashville ballet, opera, and symphony orchestra. Broadway hits and audience-pleasing professional and community theater ensure a calendar filled with special events and outstanding performances.

Williamson County offers an abundance of beautiful parks, many of which are available for sporting events and family picnics. The county is also home to some of the finest golf courses in the state. The expansive Franklin-Williamson County Recreation Complex offers more than 40,000 square feet of recreational facilities that include an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, indoor track for walking, two racquetball courts, weight room, two gymnasiums, teen center, crafts room, and aerobics or exercise area. Those who enjoy professional and collegiate competition will find events around the four seasons in Nashville. Another regional attraction that draws enthusiastic crowds is NASCAR racing at Nashville Superspeedway.

Brentwood
Town Hall
615-371-0060
https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
615-373-1595
https://williamsonchamber.com/

Prior to the Civil War, Brentwood with its sweeping plantations was one of the richest areas in the state. As early as the 1920s, many of these historic estates were purchased and lovingly restored. Interstate construction brought about a complete renaissance in the 1960s, paving the way for Brentwood’s rise to affluence once again. More than 60 beautiful residential subdivisions throughout the sprawling city harmonize magnificent older homes and country manors with handsome modern construction. Fueled by this tremendous growth, Brentwood has emerged as one of the most desirable suburban locations for professionals and executives transferring to Middle Tennessee. Both residents and planners take the issue of environmental protection seriously, allocating open space that protects the area’s natural beauty.

Cool Springs
Town Halls
Brentwood
615-371-0060
https://www.brentwoodtn.gov/

Franklin
615-791-3217
https://www.franklintn.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
615-661-6463
https://franklinis.com/brentwood-cool-springs-chamber/

Although a small portion of Cool Springs is located in Brentwood, the majority of this rapidly expanding and vital business community falls within the borders of Franklin. Cool Springs is strategically situated along the Interstate 65 corridor just nine miles from Nashville. Attractive commercial developments combine with beautiful, executive-level housing in a prime location convenient to Nashville International Airport, seven universities, and world-class cultural resources. Historic downtown Franklin and the scenic vistas of Williamson County add charm and natural beauty to an area that excels in modern telecommunications networks. Corporate and regional headquarters, outstanding schools, one of the state’s largest shopping centers, and recreational amenities create a highly desirable setting.

Fairview
Town Hall
615-799-2484
https://www.fairview-tn.org/

Chamber of Commerce
615-799-9290
https://www.fairviewtnchamber.org/

The smallest of the major communities in Williamson County, Fairview provides all the advantages and benefits of regional growth and development within the context of a more relaxed, rural environment. Newcomers are often drawn to Fairview for the atmosphere and exceptional real estate value. Homes in Fairview tend to be less expensive than similar models in the two larger cities, and many of the home sites boast large parcels of land. Traditional neighborhoods with tree-shaded streets, family homes and cozy bungalows offer an intimate atmosphere. Residents can access the world-class attractions just a 30-minute drive from home or enjoy the superb recreational, sports, and shopping amenities in nearby Brentwood, Franklin and Cool Springs.

Franklin
Town Hall
615-791-3217
https://www.franklintn.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
615-794-1225
https://williamsonchamber.com/

Blending suburban neighborhoods with gracious country manors and the quaint charm of a Southern atmosphere, Franklin serves as the county seat. Commuters to Nashville can look forward to an easy 30-minute drive, although the corporations in Brentwood are even closer to home. With the focal point of a restored downtown square with beautiful century-old homes, delightful antique shops and commercial developments, Franklin represents one of the region’s strongest magnets for tourism. Historic sites, famous battlefields, and plantation homes join gardens and lush greenery to create a picture-perfect setting. The business and residential community of Cool Springs contrasts new commercial construction and advanced technology companies with Franklin’s charm.

Leiper’s Fork
County Offices
615-790-5712
www.williamsoncounty-tn.gov

Chamber of Commerce
615-794-1225
https://williamsonchamber.com/

Just seven miles from Franklin, Leiper’s Fork is one of the largest unincorporated communities in the county. Many refer to this area by the older name of Hillsboro, and a number of community facilities still use that name. Enjoying a centralized location east of the Highland Rim and the Natchez Trace parkway, Leiper’s Fork attracts visitors and residents to a charming atmosphere that includes a cluster of shops, antique stores, restaurants, and markets. Notable artists from the Nashville music industry join other residents in enjoying special outdoor musical performances and local recreational amenities.

Nolensville
Town Hall
7240 Nolensville Road
Nolensville 615-776-3633
https://www.nolensvilletn.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
615-794-1225
https://williamsonchamber.com/

Situated in the panoramic rolling hills of northeastern Williamson County is the beautiful town of Nolensville. Although the community still preserves a small-town atmosphere and rural beauty, rapid growth and development have ranked it among the county’s fastest growing cities. Active civic groups and a community recreation center bring together friends and family for relaxation and planned activities. Easily accessible suburban amenities in more highly developed cities like Brentwood and Franklin have enhanced Nolensville’s appeal as a quiet rural retreat surrounded by first-rate urban advantages. Shopping centers, antique districts, historic sites, major universities, outdoor recreation sites, sports facilities, and golf courses are all close to home in Nolensville.

Spring Hill, Thompson Station
Town Hall
931-486-2252
https://www.springhilltn.org/

Chamber of Commerce
615-794-1225
https://williamsonchamber.com/

Straddling both Williamson and Maury counties, the rapidly growing town of Spring Hill is just a 30-minute drive from Nashville. Famous battlefields, gracious historic homes, lovely country manors, and suburban communities combine in this vibrant city. When Spring Hill welcomed a leading automobile manufacturing operation to the community in the 1980s, the sharp rise in job growth accelerated residential and commercial development. In fact, the nearby Thompson’s Station community incorporated in 1990 in order to stop Spring Hill from continually trying to annex large parcels of land in order to accommodate the explosion of new-home building. Local and regional events play a major role in community life, from the Main Street Festival and Town & Country Tour of Homes to Mule Day, Rippavilla Civil War Battle Re-Enactment, and the delightful Dickens of a Christmas in these warm and family-oriented communities.

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