Life In Franklin, Kentucky
Franklin is the county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, founded in 1819 and named after Benjamin Franklin. With a population of just over 10,000, it sits at a genuinely enviable crossroads: 20 minutes south of Bowling Green and 40 minutes north of Nashville, Tennessee, giving residents access to two major metros while living at a fraction of the cost. The town has been named one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns and carries the kind of history that gives a place personality...
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