Notable People
- Alex Beaton lives in Franklin.
- Jason Bynum ex-member of Paramore.
- Nick Carter (Musician) lives in Franklin.
- Steven Curtis Chapman, Grammy award and Gospel Music Association Dove Award winning composer and singer, lives in Franklin.
- Kenny Chesney lives in Franklin.
- Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Trace Cyrus, and family used to live on a Franklin ranch.
- Jeremy Davis founded Paramore in Franklin.
- Jody Davis of the Newsboys lives in Franklin, along with his wife Laurie and their daughters.
- Josh Farro founded Paramore in Franklin.
- Zac Farro founded Paramore in Franklin.
- Lee Greenwood lives in Franklin with his wife Kim Greenwood and sons.
- Jimmy Griffin (deceased, 2005) was an Academy Award winning songwriter, singer, and guitarist, with the 1970s rock band Bread. He also had roles in the movies For Those Who Think Young (1964) and None But the Brave (1965).
- Brandon Hargest and sister Brittany Hargest, former members of Jump5, reside in Franklin.
- Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN College Game Day Analyst currently resides in Franklin with his wife and children.
- Will Hoge, a Nashville recording artist, was born and raised in Franklin.
- George Jones, the legendary country-music singer, lives in Franklin.
- Phil Joel formerly of the Newsboys lives in Franklin, along with his wife Heather and their children.
- Ashley Judd and her husband Dario Franchitti split their time between a home in Scotland and their Franklin ranch.
- John Kay (musician) lives in Franklin.
- Brad M. Kelley, a Forbes-ranked billionaire and the fourth largest private U.S. landowner lives in Franklin.
- Kings of Leon rock band originated from Franklin.
- Toby McKeehan, TobyMac, lives in Franklin.
- Brad Paisley and wife Kimberly Williams live in Franklin.
- Paramore alternative rock band originated from Franklin.
- Duncan Phillips of the Newsboys lives in Franklin, along with his wife Breeon and their children.
- Linda St. Clair, the acclaimed wildlife painter, was born in Franklin.
- James Storm, professional wrestler, is from Franklin. He currently resides in a neighboring city.
- Mark Volman of the 1960s rock band The Turtles currently lives in Franklin.
- Darrell Waltrip, 3 time NASCAR Champion/Hall of Fame member and wife Stevie live in Franklin.
- Jack White of The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather lives in Franklin.
- Hayley Williams founded Paramore in Franklin.
- Taylor York from Paramore
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