Williamson County

Created 1799 from Davidson County; named in honor of Hugh Williamson (1735-1819), surgeon general of North Carolina troops in the American Revolution, North Carolina legislator, member of the Continental and U.S. Congresses.

Did You Know?One of the Civil War's bloodiest battles took place in the city of Franklin. On November 30, 1864 the Battle of Franklin began. It has been referred to as the "Gettysburg of the West" by many historians. There were over 9,000 causalities.

Population133,825

Land Area (SQ Miles)583

State SenatorSen. Jack Johnson (23rd District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.2495

State RepresentativeRep. Phillip Johnson (78th District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.7477

Rep. Charles Michael Sargent (61st District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.06808

Rep. Glen Casada (63rd District)
Legislative Office: 615.741.4389

County MayorThe Honorable Rogers Anderson
Office: 615.790.5700

District Office ContactColumbia Office
Congressman Lincoln Davis
1804 Carmack Blvd., Suite A
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: 931.490.8699
Fax: 931.490.8675

Local Links and ResourcesWilliamson County Economic Development Council
Williamson County Chamber of Commerce
City of Franklin
City of Fairview
Carter House
Natchez Trace Parkway
Fairview Observer
Williamson Herald