Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin, Tennessee, in Williamson county, is 17 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is conveniently located inside the Nashville metropolitan area. There are an estimated 41,842 people in Franklin.

The People and Families of Franklin

In Franklin, about 60% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Franklin. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin had a median family income of $69,431. Franklin has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Franklin living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Franklin. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($143,980) in Franklin. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Franklin.

Franklin Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in Franklin is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Franklin, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Franklin, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Franklin41,842$69,431
Brentwood23,445$118,450
Fairview5,800$49,817
La Vergne18,687$55,226
Nolensville3,099$72,426
Smyrna25,569$51,550
Spring Hill7,715$62,643

High Points

Franklin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%Franklin Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%Franklin College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 5%Franklin Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%Franklin Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Franklin Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Franklin People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Franklin Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Franklin Low Property Crime


The listings in Franklin, Tennessee and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(16) Outpatient
(6) Teens and Adolescents
(7) American Sign Language
(2) Mental Health Services
(1) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Clients With Legal Issues
(8) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(7) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(4) Hospital Inpatient
(12) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(4) Halfway House
(5) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(5) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(8) Females
(6) Males
(3) Spanish Speaking
(2) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(2) Residential Beds for Children
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(1) General Health Services
(1) Methadone Maintenance



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Do you or someone you care about live in Franklin, Tennessee and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Franklin and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Franklin that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in Franklin works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Franklin to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Long-term Rehabs, Inpatient Rehabs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Franklin. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Franklin, Tennessee, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Franklin will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Franklin, TN. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Franklin, TN., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Franklin will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Franklin, TN., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Franklin, TN. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Franklin. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Franklin, Tennessee Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 3 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facilities in Franklin, Tennessee. We have also provided 17 additional Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facilities that are closest geographically to Franklin:

Bradford Health Services Franklin, TN
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Guidance Center Franklin, TN
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Rolling Hills Hospital LLC Franklin, TN
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center TVHCS Murfreesboro, TN 14.7 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cumberland Heights Nashville, TN 14.7 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center Nashville, TN 15.9 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Nashville CARES Nashville, TN 15.9 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Renewal House Inc Nashville, TN 15.9 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Halfway House, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
United Neighborhood Health Services Nashville, TN 15.9 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, General Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville, TN 15.9 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Metro Health Department Nashville, TN 16.1 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Middle Tennessee Treatment Center Nashville, TN 16.1 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Parthenon Pavilion CMC Nashville, TN 16.1 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mental Health Services
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
SummaCare Outpatient Services Nashville, TN 16.1 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Kathryn Benson Clinical Consulting Nashville, TN 16.7 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN 17.4 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Teen Challenge International Nashville Nashville, TN 18.6 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Vanderbilt Addiction Center Nashville, TN 18.6 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Foundations Associates Nashville, TN 18.7 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Samaritan Recovery Community Inc Nashville, TN 19.2 miles from Franklin
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

In some cases, tablets sold as ecstasy do not contain any Ecstasy at all and may contain an assortment of undesirable drugs and substances, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, talcum powder, etc.

Chronic opiate abuse may result in cellulitis and collapsed veins are also likely to develop as users hunt for different injection sites around their bodies.

The rate of binge alcohol use was lowest among Asians (11.8 percent). Rates for other racial/ethnic groups were 19.1 percent for blacks, 22.8 percent for persons reporting two or more races, 23.9 percent for Hispanics, 24.1 percent for whites, 24.1 percent for Native Hawaiians or Other Pacific Islanders, and 31.0 percent for American Indians or Alaska Natives.

The specific illegal drugs that had the highest levels of past year dependence or abuse in 2008 were marijuana (4.2 million), followed by pain relievers (1.7 million) and cocaine (1.4 million).

The Cambria County Drug Task Force in Pennsylvania reported an increase in the number of pharmacy burglaries in the county is directly related to OxyContin abuse.

Drug addiction is the most serious and often deadly side effect that is associated with long term drug or alcohol abuse.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Franklin:

Brentwood Full Moon
Clearview Baptist Church
537 Franklin Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37069

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 1:00 PM
Friday, 1:30 PM

Came To Believe
First Presbyterian Church
The Legends Ln
Franklin, Tennessee 37069

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 1:00 PM
Thursday, 1:00 PM
Saturday, 1:00 PM

Celebrate Serenity
People's Church
828 Murfreesboro Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, unknown

Franklin 4th B.b. Study Group
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (annex)
506 Fair Street
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

AA Meeting Days and Times
Wednesday, 1:30 PM

Franklin Fellowship Group
1909 Columbia Ave
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 1:00 PM

Franklin Group
First United Methodist Church
145 5th Ave S
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 1:00 PM
Friday, 1:00 PM
Thursday, 1:00 PM
Wednesday, 1:00 PM
Tuesday, 1:00 PM

Franklin Men's Group
St Paul's Episcopal Annex
506 Fair St
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, unknown

Grateful Alive Group
Episcopal Church Of The Resurrection
1216 W Sneed Rd
Franklin, Tennessee 37069

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 1:00 PM
Friday, 1:00 PM

Living In The Now Prime Timers Group
Episcopal Church Of The Resurrection
1216 Sneed Rd
Franklin, Tennessee 37069

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 1:00 PM

One Step Closer Group
St Paul's Episcopal Annex
506 Fair St
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 1:00 PM
Wednesday, 1:00 PM
Monday, 1:00 PM

Saint Phillips Meeting
St. Phillips Church
113 2nd Ave. South
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 1:00 PM

Second Surrender Meeting
St Ignatius Orthodox Church
4671 Peytonsville Rd
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 1:00 PM

Temple Hills Group
St Matthews Catholic Church
535 Sneed Rd
Franklin, Tennessee 37069

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 1:00 PM

The Chicken Pluckers Men's Meeting
1st Presbyterian Church
101 Legands Club Lane
Franklin, Tennessee 37069

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, unknown

Trudging The Road Group
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (annex)
506 Fair Street
Franklin, Tennessee 37064

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 1:00 PM

Way Of Life Women's Meeting
Episcopal Church Of The Resurrection
1216 W Sneed Rd
Franklin, Tennessee 37069

AA Meeting Days and Times
Sunday, 1:00 PM

Way Out Group
Christ Community Church
1215 Hillsboro Rd
Franklin, Tennessee 37069

AA Meeting Days and Times
Saturday, 1:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Franklin, Tennessee as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Franklin, Tennessee. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Franklin, Tennessee.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
2%
3%
Marijuana use in Franklin, Tennessee.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
79%
5%
Perception of Alcohol in Franklin, Tennessee.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
3%
90%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
88%
9%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
2%
5%
69%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Franklin, Tennessee?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
12%
26%
2%
10%
6%
1%
24%
11%
0%
8%
Most common first drug experience in Franklin, Tennessee?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
3%
3%
2%
3%
14%
2%
7%
5%
32%
10%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Franklin, Tennessee schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Franklin, Tennessee under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
84%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Franklin, Tennessee under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
93%
2%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Franklin, Tennessee?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
6%
2%
8%
3%
3%
15%
3%
12%
4%
14%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
28%
43%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
12%
88%
Surveys updated monthly.

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