Franklin was the first Appalachian Trail Community. At 110 miles on the AT, we are generally the first stop for thru-hikers making their way to Maine. Every year, we welcome and celebrate all those brave, intrepid souls. We feed them, repair their gear, restock them and generally show them a good time in our wonderful ... Read more

The Town of Franklin, North Carolina invites you to join with us for our Independence Day Parade & Celebration on Friday, July 4th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Franklin hosts one of the few July 4th parades that visitors and locals alike can actually participate in! If you would like to be part of the parade, ... Read more