HISTORIC FRANKLIN: ALONG THE HARPETH was made possible by the generosity of longtime advocates for preservation Kay and Rod Heller, and Harpeth Associates, who led the development of Harpeth Square. 

“What began as a small project to commemorate the opening of the Harpeth Hotel quickly developed into a larger effort to produce a book that captured the milestones of Franklin’s full history,” said Rod Heller. “We are proud not only to contribute the book to the community, but to use the proceeds toward the larger purpose of the preservation of open spaces. Our level of success in that realm will define Franklin’s future for generations to come.”

The author and publisher wish to thank the many individuals who graciously contributed time and support to make this book possible: Williamson County Historian Rick Warwick and the Williamson County Historical Society; the late Bob Canaday; James Crutchfield; Robert Holladay; Mary Pearce; Eric Jacobson and Joanna Stephens at the Battle of Franklin Trust; Cassie and Derby Jones at the Williamson Herald; Allen Gentry; Tim Putnam; Mark Robbins; Debbie Smartt; David Wright; and Steve Bacon and Russ Haynes of Harpeth Associates.

The Contributors

Over the course of 20 years, Jay has covered interesting people and places in numerous magazines and books, including works with Grandin Hood on Historic Franklin, Tennessee, West Virginia’s Famous Greenbrier Resort, Florida’s venerable Don CeSar Hotel on St. Pete Beach, and the life and career of Mike Curb and Curb Records. Sheridan lives in downtown Franklin, where he chaired Franklin’s Battlefield Preservation Commission, and is currently board president for the non-profit Friends of Franklin Parks. As founder of Sheridan Public Relations, he focuses his work on hospitality, tourism and front-page issues.

As a newspaper photojournalist in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Robin was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for photography. He studied painting at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, which presented him the Distinguished Alumnus Award during its Centennial Celebration. Hood served as an Army lieutenant in Vietnam. He has photographed more than fifty books about American communities and institutions.

Robin Hood, Photographer

A long-time resident of Franklin, Tennessee, is a freelance art director with over 35 years of experience. He has been awarded numerous national and international awards for his work in book and magazine design, as well as corporate communications and brand development.

Jeff Carroll, Designer