Associated Press • January 13, 2009 The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Franklin to its 2009 list of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations.
The preservation also says Franklin "offers a rare blend of small-town southern hospitality and big-city amenities."
It highlights Franklin's downtown historic district, Civil War battlefields and family friendly festivals that attract more than 200,000 visitors annually.The organization's president Richard Moe says the city "has fostered a strong preservation ethic."The list of 10 cities also includes Athens, Ga.; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Santa Barbara, Calif.
The preservation also says Franklin "offers a rare blend of small-town southern hospitality and big-city amenities."
It highlights Franklin's downtown historic district, Civil War battlefields and family friendly festivals that attract more than 200,000 visitors annually.The organization's president Richard Moe says the city "has fostered a strong preservation ethic."The list of 10 cities also includes Athens, Ga.; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Santa Barbara, Calif.
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