Parks Department
The goal of the City of Franklin’s Parks Department is to provide a diverse and a quality system of parks, recreation facilities, greenways and public open spaces that contributes to and enhances the environmental character of the community. For more information on the Department, visit their website or call 615-794-2103. For information on Parks Special Events, call 615-550-6947.
Planning and Sustainability Department
The mission of the Planning and Sustainability Department is to accomplish the highest quality of life for the citizens of Franklin by striving for constant improvement of the built environment and the conservation of natural and historic resources. For more information, visit the Department's website or call 615-791-3212.
Police Department
Use the 9-1-1 emergency line to report all emergencies. For non-emergency contact for the Franklin Police Department, call 615-794-2513.
Potholes
To report a pothole, call the Streets Department at 615- 791-3254.
Property Taxes
All property taxes, real and personal, are payable on October 1 and shall become delinquent March 1 of each year. For information on property taxes, contact the Business Tax Office at 615-791-3226.
Public Transportation
See "Trolleys"
Purchasing
The City of Franklin Purchasing Office is dedicated to the principles of integrity, transparency, competition and fairness in pursuit of the timely acquisition of non-construction related goods and services. For more information, please contact the Purchasing Office at 615-550-6692 or purchasing@franklintn.gov.
Recycling
The City of Franklin offers a Blue Bag Curbside Recycling program for residents. For information on the program, visit the website or call 615-794-1516.
Road Construction
For information on current city road projects, contact the Engineering Department at 615-791-3218.
Schools
See "Education."
Senior Citizens Assurance Program
Daily contact for senior citizens who do not have family nearby or are living on their own. This is a free service provided by the Williamson County Sheriff's Department. For more information, call 615-790-5554 or 615-790-5560.
Senior Citizens Center
The J.L. Clay Center is a non-profit organization for Williamson County residents 50 years of age and older. The Mission of the Center is to provide for the general well being of its members through safe, age-appropriate learning opportunities and social events. For more information, call 615- 794-7853
Solid Waste Department
The Solid Waste Department is responsible for the collection and disposal of all residential, commercial, yard and bulk waste within Franklin city limits to ensure the health, welfare, safety and sanitation of our community. For more information, visit the Department's website, or call 615-794-1516.
Special Events
All requests for events within the City of Franklin (including, but not limited to, block parties, local special events, and parades) must be made on the City’s Special Events Application [PDF]. For more information on special events, contact the City’s Communications Office at 615-791-3217. For a list of Annual Events or Festivals, click here.
Street Lights
Street Lights are maintained by Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corp . To report a street light outage, call 1-877-986-8362.
Street Department
The Street Department is responsible for responsible for proper maintenance of the City’s streets and alleys. For more information, visit the Department's website or call 615-791-3254.
Sustainability
In 2009, the City of Franklin began a "Live Green" initiative to ensure the preservation and protection of the environment and this community for future generations. For more information on the City's sustainability efforts, visit the Live Green website or call the City's Sustainability Coordinator at 615-550-6741.