Heritage Foundation of Williamson County

Address : 112 Bridge St, Franklin, Tennessee 37064, United States

Industries : Nonprofit Organization Management, Education Management

Company Description

The Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving our historic resources in Williamson County, TN, and owns and operates The Franklin Theatre and Downtown Franklin Association._Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County's architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper's Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. The Foundation brings county history to about 3,000 school children each year through the Heritage Classroom program as well as walking tours of downtown Franklin. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas bring hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, the Downtown Franklin Association, and the organization's newest division and current restoration project, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens.