Williamson County, Tennessee

county in Tennessee, United States

Williamson County is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 247,726.[2] The county seat is Franklin.[3]

Williamson County
Williamson County Courthouse
Williamson County Courthouse
Map of Tennessee highlighting Williamson County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Map of the United States highlighting Tennessee
Tennessee's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°53′N 86°54′W / 35.89°N 86.9°W / 35.89; -86.9
Country United States
State Tennessee
FoundedOctober 26, 1799
Named forHugh Williamson[1]
SeatFranklin
Largest cityFranklin
Area
 • Total584 sq mi (1,510 km2)
 • Land583 sq mi (1,510 km2)
 • Water1.2 sq mi (3 km2)  0.2%
Population
 • Total247,726
 • Density420/sq mi (160/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewilliamsoncounty-tn.gov

References change

  1. John E. Acuff, "Williamson County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved: 24 April 2013.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Williamson County, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.