Doing Business

With its great central location, business-friendly community, low cost of living and abundance of available labor and land, it is no wonder why so many manufacturing industries and businesses have chosen Franklin County.

Franklin County is pro-business. The Franklin County Development Authority is committed to providing the needed resources for area industries to succeed. The authority invests in workforce development programs and provides assistance with new construction and expansion projects. Working with the state and local governments, as well as organizations like TVA, Franklin County offers competitive tax incentives and other financial and business resources.

Franklin County has an ideal location. With access to major shipping routes, railways and nearby airports, it is easy for industries to transport goods and reach major markets throughout the southeast. The county is also centrally located between many major automobile manufacturers and related industries.

Franklin County has invested in workforce development and industrial parks. The county’s workforce training programs provide technical education opportunities for area residents, producing better trained workers, and provides ongoing employee training for area industries. The county has also invested in industrial sites for new development. The county’s four industrial parks have available space in them.

Franklin County offers a low cost of living. Residents in the county enjoy small town living, but have the resources of larger cities nearby. Franklin County also features many recreational attractions, including Bear Creek Lakes in Russellville.