Williamson County Archives & Museum

Location: Historic Downtown Franklin

Williamson County Archives collects, preserves, and provides access to county records with enduring administrative and historical value. Our records date back to the founding of Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1799, and include multiple record groups. We also collect other documents of historical value and make them available to the public.

The Archives Reading Room is open to researchers during regular business hours. Archives staff are available in the Reading Room, and remotely via phone, mail, and email, for historical and genealogical research assistance.

Williamson County Archives also houses the County Museum. This family friendly museum is open to everyone, and admission is always free. Visitor parking is available onsite. Come explore the events, people, and communities that shaped the history and development of Williamson County, Tennessee.