Franklin, Virginia

About Franklin

Set in the southeastern part of Virginia, Franklin is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 8,373.

Officially, Franklin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,011 residents per square mile.

📰 Franklin News Today

• Franklin County Board of Supervisor member Mike Meredith resigns during meeting Tuesday night WSLS · Aug 18
• Virginia Tech Football: Position group-by-position group roster review Augusta Free Press · Aug 18
• James Franklin and Virginia Tech must lay the groundwork early in 2026 in one area Fighting Gobbler · Aug 18
• Franklin police investigate malicious wounding at South Main Street property WAVY.com · Jul 25
• Alice Wilson Obituary - Virginia Beach, VA Dignity Memorial · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Franklin Unique

• One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southeastern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,373.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Franklin

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Franklin

• Applebee's — american
• Don Pancho's Cantina — mexican
• Huddle House — american
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Cork Tap Taste Tasting Room
• Fred's — american
• Serve
• Three Guys Italian Restaurant — italian
• Wydia's Bistro — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franklin

• Barret’s Landing reviews ★
• Boat Launch reviews ★
• Franklin Historic District reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Franklin

• Franklin High
• Fresh Start Center
• Joseph P. King Jr. Middle
• S.P. Morton Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Franklin

🏘️ Nearby Communities