Fall In Love With the History of Franklin

Spanning the towns 250 years of history, and penned by local author, journalist, and artist - Joe Johnston, this book contains over 200 vintage images and collected stories from the area's generous residents. End Quote

Nashville, TN (1888PressRelease) October 02, 2014 - Take a walk back in time with Franklin, Arcadia Publishing's newest title in its popular Images of America series. "It's a friendly town with a visibly inviting personality. The pictorial history of the town is still alive," Johnston said.

Many people know Franklin as the location of a major battle that took the lives of over 6,000 Union and Confederate soldiers, but there is so much more to the story. Surrounding the public square are some of the city's original buildings that now house shops and restaurants as well as some of the most popular entertainment venues in Middle Tennessee.

"Franklin is a place of people, homes, offices, and open spaces-all connected through a web of history that we are still weaving. And this alone is enough to make Franklin a great American treasure," Johnston said.

Franklin is not only a center for agriculture and manufacturing, but also a place where families grow and enjoy life in a small town while enjoying the pace of the city. Since Franklin has always been the seat of the county, businesses have thrived for generations, most with the same families. "Franklin reveals a portrait of a town that lives in the past, present, and future, preserving its history while making new history," Johnston said.

Highlights of Franklin include:
- Several never before published images
- Rare images of all six Confederate generals who were killed in the Battle of Franklin
- Recent archeological finds dating back 14,000 years ago.

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America's people and places. Discover more than 8,500 small towns and downtowns at http://www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Franklin
by Joe Johnston
Images of America Series
Price: $21.99
128 pages/ softcover
Available: October 13, 2014.

Crystal Murray
843.853.2070 x216
cmurray ( @ ) arcadiapublishing dot com.

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