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FRANKLIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN

Cover Page 1
Table of Contents 4
Chapter 1: Introduction 6
Franklin’s Journey 8
A Historic City Thriving with Modern Growth 9
The Value of Preservation 10
Chapter 2: Historic Resources & Community Character 12
The South’s Most Charming Town 14
Local and National Register Historic Districts 26
Downtown Franklin Historic District 27
Lewisburg Avenue Historic District 28
Hincheyville Historic District 29
Adams Street Historic District 30
Franklin Road Local Historic District 31
Boyd Mill Avenue Local Historic District 32
Everbright Avenue Local Historic District 33
Local Landmarks and Individual Local Designations 34
National Register Historic Resources 35
National Register Historic Districts Outside of the HPO 35
Chapter 3: Timeline of Transformation 36
A Formative History 38
Prehistoric and Early Settlement 40
Settlement (1795–1830) 42
Pre-Civil War (1830–1860) 44
Civil War (1861–1865) 45
Fortifications and Signal Stations 45
The United States Colored Troops (USCT) 45
April 1863 Engagement 45
The Battle of Franklin 46
After the Battle of Nashville | Daily Life in Franklin 48
Post Civil War-Era (1865–1929) 49
Depression and World War II (1929–1945) 52
Post-World War II (1945–1975) 52
Contemporary (1975–Current) 54
Chapter 4: Franklin's Preservation Story 56
A Remarkable Transformation 58
Phase 1: Foundations and Memory: 1850s–1950s 60
Phase 2: Grassroots Rescue: 1960–2000 70
Phase 3: Partnerships and Policies: 2000–2025 80
Franklin’s Civil War Preservation Initiatives 85
Preserving Franklin’s African American History 89
Historic Parks 92
Chapter 5: Themes, Goals, & Recommendations 98
Overview 100
Planning Themes & Goals 102
Preserving Franklin’s Historic Resources 104
Future Survey Areas 107
Potential Historic Preservation Overlay (HPO) Areas 112
Potential Individual Local Designations 113
Protecting Community Character 116
Potential Neighborhood Conservation Overlays (NCO) Areas 120
Conserving Cultural Landscapes 124
Preserving Civil War Resources 130
Preserving Stories in Franklin 136
Cultivating Heritage & Cultural Tourism 142
Supporting Economic Vitality & Small Businesses 148
Partnerships, Advocacy & Education 152
Program Administration 158
Disaster Mitigation 162
Chapter 6: Community Engagement 168
Overview 170
Engagement & Planning Timeline 171
Engagement Themes 174
Chapter 7: Plan Implementation 178
Overview 180
Implementation Matrix 182

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