Notable Franklinites
- William Cocke (1748–August 22, 1828) American lawyer, pioneer, and statesman.
- David "Davy" Crockett (August 17, 1786–March 6, 1836) Famed frontiersman and statesman, born in Greene County
- Samuel Doak (1749–1830) Presbyterian minister, pioneer, founded earliest schools and churches in East Tennessee. Delegate to the "Lost State" of Franklin which convened in Greeneville.
- Col. Joseph Hardin (1734–1801) Speaker of the House for the State of Franklin; trustee of Greeneville (now Tusculum) College.
- Col. John Sevier Chief-executive of Franklin; first governor of Tennessee.
- James White (1747–August 14, 1821) American pioneer and soldier who founded Knoxville, Tennessee.
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