Utilities & Infrastructure in Franklin, TN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.7%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.6%

of households

No Internet

2.1%

of households

Total Households

33,158

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

86.6%

Cellular Data Plan

92.1%

Satellite

5.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

7.0%

No Internet Access

2.1%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

98.3%

of households

Smartphone

96.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

90.7%

of households

Tablet

78.4%

of households

Any Computing Device

98.3%

Smartphone

96.1%

Desktop / Laptop

90.7%

Tablet

78.4%

Smartphone Only

3.4%

No Computer

1.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

185,695

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
FRANKLIN WATER DEPT	Community	Surface water	77,222	13
H.B.& T.S. UTILITY DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	40,094	0
MILCROFTON UTILITY DISTRICT	Community	Purchased surface water	38,032	0
MALLORY VALLEY U.D.	Community	Purchased surface water	30,347	0

95.7% of households in Franklin have broadband internet access. 86.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.1% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 4 water systems, providing water to 185,695 people. A total of 13 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.