The Downtown Franklin Association, a division of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America™ program for the 36th year in a row.
Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment tocomprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street Approach™.
Heritage Foundation CEO Bari Beasley said this designation is an honor for Franklin’s Main Street and is a testament to collaborative teamwork from so many in the community.
“Achieving this accreditation for 36 consecutive years is a nod to the commitment from this community, the businesses on Main Street and the supporters of the Heritage Foundation, who have continued to patronize our downtown merchants,” he said. “This hard work has allowed our community to curate not only a special place that draws visitors from around the country, but a place where local retailers want to do business.”
