Project Supporters
"Middle Tennessee is blessed with abundant freshwater resources and some of the most biodiverse rivers in the world, but unprecedented growth is challenging our traditional wastewater systems. We applaud Franklin for taking this bold step in water purification that will help conserve the Harpeth River, and believe Franklin's deployment of these advanced treatment technologies will result in smarter solutions and healthier rivers across our region."
Michael Butler | CEO of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation
"The City of Franklin's pilot water treatment facility is state of the art. With it, the city has demonstrated its commitment to maintaining and enhancing the health of the Harpeth River while addressing the city's unprecedented growth. It is heartening to see the city's thoughtful and thorough process to address the current and future infrastructure needs of the city."
Mckayle Houghton | Executive Director, Cumberland River Compact
"We applaud the City of Franklin for exploring innovative, sustainable approaches to wastewater treatment and reuse. We are grateful for the City's collaboration with our Division of Water Resources staff on the pilot clean water facility, and we will continue to serve as a resource for the city and its residents as it looks to balance economic growth with protection of the environment."
Greg Young, Former Deputy Commissioner | TN Environment and Conservation
"The future Clean Water Facility not only makes the new 200-acre Southeast Park possible, but it also presents a tremendous opportunity for community engagement and education around the importance of water to our natural world and the Harpeth River as one of our most cherished assets."
Torrey Barnhill, Executive Director | Friends of Franklin Parks
"The City of Franklin is consistently recognized as a community that plans for and invests in its future through solid long-range planning and forward thinking. This is another example, and I applaud the vision of our leadership in ensuring a sustainable future.
Mindy Tate, CEO, Franklin Tomorrow
Community Happenings
The City of Franklin Water Management team is often out in the community providing presentations, sharing information at events, giving tours, and more. Below are some photos from recent activities, and make sure to keep an eye out for a future activities calendar.
Future Park Complex
Franklin’s Clean Water Facility will be part of the future Pearlene M. Bransford Complex, which will also feature an inclusive playground, football and lacrosse fields, an educational walking trail along the Harpeth River, and other amenities. The park is a total of 180-acres between South Carothers and Interstate 65, and construction is currently underway.
Future Site of the Pearlene M. Bransford Complex