Historic Preservation

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Franklin has diverse historic and architectural resources, spanning its award-winning Main Street, late-19th and early-to-mid-20th-century neighborhoods, historic cemeteries, rural farmsteads, scenic corridors, archaeological sites, and vast Civil War resources. Preservation and reclamation of these resources are of paramount importance to protecting Franklin’s unique heritage and cultural identity. Explore our programs and initiatives below:

Design Guidelines
See the guidance for proposals in our local historic districts
Historic Resources Map
See Franklin’s local and national historic districts and resources
Certified Local Government
Learn about this program through the National Park Service
Certificate of Appropriateness
See which projects require review and approval prior to commencing work
Planning a Project
What to do before starting a project in the historic district
Apply Online
Submit an application to HZC or DRC using our Plan Review Portal
Preservation Plan
See Franklin’s preservation priorities, goals, and action steps and update
Preservation Plan Update
See the work towards updating the Preservation Plan
Preservation Initiatives
See more preservation initiatives in Franklin

We Are Here To Help
Preservation staff serves as a resource for information and expertise in historic preservation. If you have questions or would like more information about our programs and initiatives, please contact Preservation Staff.

Design Guidelines

Historic Resources Map

Certified Local Government

Certificate of Appropriateness

Planning a Project

Apply Online

Preservation Plan

Preservation Plan Update

Preservation Initiatives

We Are Here To Help