Welcome to Franklin
Vision Statement
By the year 2030, the City of Franklin, Virginia will maintain our small city identity, heritage, and beauty while being a regional hub for economic opportunities, first-class education, a job-ready workforce, and balanced housing options.
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Coming Up
September 29, 2023
Join us at Barrett's Landing to help kick off the fall season and the 2023 Franklin Fall Festival. There will be live music, beer, wine, and most of all Food Trucks! Our Downtown shops and restaurants will also be open and ready to help you fill... Read More
September 30, 2023
Fall is right around the corner and we are thrilled to announce that the City of Franklin will be hosting the 2023 Franklin Fall Festival on Saturday September 30th from 9am-3pm!
Join us in Downtown Franklin to help kick off the fall season! The... Read More
October 21, 2023
Join us for the first annual City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash in historic Downtown Franklin, Virginia. Read More
October 26, 2023
Downtown Franklin is a one stop shop for family Halloween fun! Join us on Thursday, October 26th for an evening of safe Halloween festivities!
~ 5-6pm: Trick or Treat with our Downtown Businesses
~ 6-7pm: Pumpkin painting at Franklin's Market on... Read More
November 11, 2023
We invite you to shop all of our beloved local shops during the 2023 Holiday open house! In addition to downtown businesses being open, we will be hosting a craft fair at the Two Sisters event venue from 10am-3pm. The event will include... Read More
December 1, 2023
The City of Franklin is thrilled to present the 2023 Christmas Parade, which will be held on Friday December 1st at 7pm. The theme for this year's parade is Candy Cane Lane.
If you would like to participate, please complete the registration at... Read More
News & Announcements
June 23, 2023
Join us for the first annual City of Franklin Trick or Trot 5K & Pumpkin Dash in historic Downtown Franklin, Virginia Read More
June 13, 2023
Tax Relief for the elderly and disabled. 65 years of age or older, permanently or totally disabled, income restrictions apply. Read More
April 14, 2023
Parks and Recreation is thrilled to host the annual Super Summer Jam! Applications can be picked up at the MLK Center - 683 Oak St. Franklin, VA, 23851.
Spaces are limited.
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April 6, 2023
The 2023 Market on Main Vendor Application can be found here: Read More
January 12, 2023
Donations need for the United Way Free Clothing Closet Read More
January 5, 2023
City of Franklin Quarterly Amnesty Collection Schedule Read More
October 19, 2022
LIHWAP will be available to eligible Virginia resident beginning October 17, 2022. LIHWAP will be available through September 2023 or until funds are depleted. Read More
September 27, 2022
Please find a public notice at the link below regarding the Board of Equalization Read More
June 27, 2022
Tax Relief for the elderly and disabled. 65 years of age or older, permanently or totally disabled, income restrictions apply. Read More
March 7, 2022
Franklin City’s Farmers’ Market is looking for vendors. Produce, bakers, canners, crafters, and artists. Click here for more information. Read More
