Franklin, the largest town west of US-276 (Waynesville-Brevard),
is the economic center of Macon County and the other far-western
mountain counties.
Strategically located at the crossroads of US-64 and US-23/441, Franklin also
enjoys the recreational advantage of the nearby
confluence of
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the Cullasaja River and Little Tennessee River. Waterfront
property along the Little Tennessee River is well protected from
flooding by the Lake Emory Dam. The Lake Emory impoundment also
offers many recrea-tional opportunities within minutes of
Franklin. Now that's an opportunity! |