Design Concepts | ENVISION FRANKLIN 41 FACTORY DISTRICT The Factory District is anchored by the Factory at Franklin which has been a defining community landmark since its opening in 1929. It was used as a manufacturing center for four different companies over the course of 62 years and served as Franklin’s largest employer for most of that time. Several generations of Franklin families would go on to work at the Factory. In 1991, Jamison Bedding moved production to a new facility and the building was left empty. It went on to deteriorate rapidly over the next five years until the property was purchased by a local entrepreneur. Between 1996 and 2006, the property underwent a major transformation and was curated into a community hub of dining, entertainment, office, and retail uses. Major renovations began in 2022 for theater space, event spaces, a carousel, restaurants and other commercial uses, and a variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. The vision of the District is to expand the types of uses found in the Factory at Franklin to surrounding properties in order to create a memorable destination. The vibrant uses at the Factory at Franklin should extend beyond its walls and integrate into Harpeth Industrial Court. Key characteristics of the District should include high-quality architecture, plazas, outdoor dining, art, tree-lined streets, and pedestrian and bicycle amenities. THE FACTORY - 2023 THE FACTORY - 1947
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