Williamson County Archives and Museum

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Williamson County Archives and Museum Williamson County Archives and Museum is a department of Williamson County, TN Government. www.wcarchives.org Museum admission is always free for all visitors.

Williamson County Archives’ mission is to collect, preserve, and provide access to county records with enduring administrative and historical value. Our permanent records date back to the founding of Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1799, and include multiple record groups. We also collect other documents of local historical value and make them available to the public. In addition to providing access to county records, the Archives Department maintains a county museum filled with objects and artifacts highlighting Williamson County's rich history. Please come explore our displays and exhibitions to learn about Williamson County's history and people. In 2013, the archives building was dedicated the Louise G. Lynch Archives and Museum, in honor of the first County Archivist.

One more month! Make sure to stop by and see Craft Continuum between now and Nov. 12th. See you then! Image: White Oak B...
10/12/2026

One more month! Make sure to stop by and see Craft Continuum between now and Nov. 12th. See you then!

Image: White Oak Basket by Betty Tanner

Tennessee Craft

📜 October is American Archives Month! 📜Every deed, letter, photograph, and court record tells a piece of Williamson Coun...
10/10/2026

📜 October is American Archives Month! 📜

Every deed, letter, photograph, and court record tells a piece of Williamson County’s story, and here at Williamson County Archives and Museum, we’re honored to collect and protect these stories for our community.

Archives aren’t just dusty boxes on a shelf. They’re where families trace their roots, students uncover local history, researchers find answers, and our whole community stays connected to the people, places, and moments that shaped it. From marriage records to maps, from family Bibles to local history books, our collections carry the voices of those who came before us.

This month, we invite you to celebrate with us! 🗂️
✨ Explore our collections in-person or online
✨ Start (or continue!) your family history research
✨ Visit our newest exhibit in the County Museum

Have old documents or photos tucked away in an attic or closet? They might hold an important piece of our county’s history. Reach out to learn how we can help preserve them.

Thank you for helping us keep Williamson County’s past alive.

Photo of the week: Have you ever heard of the Fernvale Springs Hotel?The resort was in Fernvale which is in western Will...
10/08/2026

Photo of the week: Have you ever heard of the Fernvale Springs Hotel?

The resort was in Fernvale which is in western Williamson County. It was in operation from circa 1880 until it burned down in 1910. Photo is circa 1900.

Check out our photo collection: https://williamsoncountytn.pastperfectonline.com/Photo

Tonight! Join us for Art crawl and enjoy the work of photographer J.C. Hooper. See you in downtown Franklin!
10/02/2026

Tonight! Join us for Art crawl and enjoy the work of photographer J.C. Hooper. See you in downtown Franklin!

Photo of the week: Football anyone? One of the South’s most popular sports can be found amongst the county archives coll...
10/01/2026

Photo of the week: Football anyone? One of the South’s most popular sports can be found amongst the county archives collection. This photo is Battle Ground Academy’s football team in the early 1900s.

Check out our photo collection: https://williamsoncountytn.pastperfectonline.com/Photo

09/30/2026

FRANKLIN –Long before Jonathan Skrmetti became Tennessee attorney general and reporter, he won a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) essay contest for an essay about Alexander Hamilton.

Art Crawl is this Friday! Come see the photography of J. C. Hooper from 6-9pm. See you then!
09/30/2026

Art Crawl is this Friday! Come see the photography of J. C. Hooper from 6-9pm. See you then!

Photo of the week: Parades are a long time tradition in Franklin which is reflected in the county archives photograph co...
09/24/2026

Photo of the week: Parades are a long time tradition in Franklin which is reflected in the county archives photograph collection.

Image: Farm Bureau float for a parade in Downtown Franklin

Please join AAHS for their monthly Porch talk this Monday, September 28, at 6:00 pm. Speaker Paulette Johnson will be gi...
09/24/2026

Please join AAHS for their monthly Porch talk this Monday, September 28, at 6:00 pm. Speaker Paulette Johnson will be giving a program at the main branch of the Williamson County Library.

Address

611 W Main Street
Franklin, TN
37064

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16157905462

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