City of Franklin, Riverview Plan Amendment Neighborhood Meeting 5-7-2026

The City of Franklin held a neighborhood meeting on May 7, 2026, to discuss the proposed Riverview Plan Amendment concerning a historic property at 151 Franklin Road. The project involves adaptive reuse of the 1902 neoclassical home and surrounding structures into a luxury boutique hotel with up to 105 guest rooms, including new buildings set behind the historic home to preserve its prominence. The developers presented revised site plans addressing community concerns about density, massing, parking, traffic, noise, and light pollution. They emphasized operational restrictions, underground parking, and landscaping buffers to mitigate impacts. However, significant opposition was voiced by residents citing concerns over increased density, commercial use adjacent to residential neighborhoods, potential nuisances, and precedent-setting rezoning. The developers committed to incorporating feedback and noted the long-term legacy ownership intent. The project is in early stages, with formal submittal and public hearings planned later in 2026.