Franklin, TN town hall & government
Franklin spent $221.2 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $2,546 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Franklin's government.
Who runs Franklin
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Franklin's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From other local governments 28%
- Utility sales 21%
- Property taxes 11%
- From the state 10%
- Other taxes & licenses 8%
- Sales taxes 7%
- Fees & charges 6%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- From the federal government 5%
Who works for Franklin
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Williamson County School District
Franklin's K–12 school district, shared with Brentwood, Fairview, Nolensville, Thompson's Station and Spring Hill. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Tennessee districts overall: 40% local, 44% state, 16% federal
- Local 66%
- State 31%
- Federal 3%
Of the $12,771 per pupil, $8,008 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Franklin: Franklin Special School District ($20,556 per pupil).
Which schools Franklin kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Franklin pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Franklin's government
Who represents Franklin
Franklin is represented in Congress by Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty and Representatives Matt Van Epps and Andrew Ogles. Bill Lee is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.