NEW RESIDENTS

On behalf of the mayor, aldermen, administrators, and staff of the City of Franklin, we welcome you and hope that you will feel at home in Franklin, TN. Click here for information that may be useful in your transition to Franklin.

VISITING FRANKLIN
Downtown Franklin, comprised of a beautiful 15 block historic district, offers visitors a great American main street town and 200 years of rich history. Visitors will find commemorative brick sidewalks, beautiful landscape, and lovely Victorian architecture. Read more...

***ROADWORK NOTICE***

Contractors will be paving Mallory Lane from Moores Lane to Mallory Station starting Sunday 9/14 through Thurs. 9/18 from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Please use caution while workers are present during this nighttime activity. This work is dependent on the weather. No Work will occur on Friday or Saturday nights.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The City of Franklin, Tennessee, issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a qualified consultant to develop and produce a comprehensive update for both the Central Franklin Area Plan (CFAP) and Historic District Design Review Guidelines. A copy of the complete RFP may be obtained here.

WATERING WISELY

Last year, Middle Tennessee residents had to endure record-breaking drought conditions. The summer of 2008 has also seen very little rainfall. Read more...

NEW SOLID WASTE COLLECTION RATES
Solid Waste is one of the many services provided to the citizens of Franklin. Current service rates do not cover the full cost of providing this service. The General Fund subsidizes residential solid waste service by allocating funds each year to cover the difference between revenue generated and the expense of operating the service. In FY 2009, the subsidy is projected to be $3.2 million. To help offset the true cost for garbage and refuse collection, rates have increased effective 7/1/08. This amount will be reflected on your bill received in August. The new residential rates for once per week curbside service are $9 per month for the first container; $3 per month for each additional container. Commercial solid waste collection rates have also been increased. Please call our Solid Waste Department at 615-794-1516 for new commercial rates.

When preparing your solid waste collection, please remember:

• Only City-provided Containers will be serviced. Privately-owned trash cans will not be emptied.
• All household refuse must be BAGGED and placed INSIDE your container. Household refuse outside of the 90-gallon container will not be picked up.
• Brush and limbs, cut by the homeowner, will be collected if the length of branches is no longer than six (6) feet. Trunks or limbs of trees measuring six (6) inches or more in diameter must be cut into pieces no longer than two (2) feet.
• Cardboard boxes must be broken down and laid flat at curbside, at least three (3) feet from the rollout container.
• Yard waste (including leaves) and grass clippings must be placed in biodegradable paper bags at least three (3) feet from the rollout container.
• Residential bulk service will still be provided at no additional fee. This includes:
  • “White goods” including stoves, refrigerators, freezers and window air conditioners, not installed by a commercial establishment
  • Bulky items, including furniture, small appliances (microwaves, televisions), lawnmowers (with the fluids drained) and mattresses

There are special services available for elderly or disabled residents. For information on these programs, please call 615-794-4572. For questions on the rate increase, please call the Solid Waste Department at 615-794-1516.

CHANGES IN YOUR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

Beginning 6/1/08, our department will begin servicing residential customers as defined in the City of Franklin Municipal Code (Title 17: Refuse & Trash Disposal). A copy of the Code is available, in its entirety, within the "Government" tab of our website. To summarize, the following rules will now be enforced:

• Only City-provided Containers will be serviced. Privately-owned trash cans will not be emptied.
• All household refuse must be BAGGED and placed INSIDE your container. Household refuse outside of the 90-gallon container will not be picked up.
• Grass clippings must be BAGGED in BIODEGRADEABLE PAPER BAGS and placed at least two (2) feet from your rollout container.

Efficiency of our automated and semi-automated daily operations depends on help from you, our customer. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 615-794-1516, between the hours of 7 AM-4 PM (M-F), visit our Solid Waste FAQ page, or you may e-mail your question to solidwaste@franklintn.gov.