The City of Franklin is a Type A General law city governed by a Mayor and 5 City Council members. The Mayor and City Council are elected at large to serve for a two-year term. Members may serve an unlimited number of terms. The City Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Request to be placed on the agenda should be made to the City Secretary and approved by the Mayor. All Members must be residents within the City Limits of Franklin. Currently serving are:

• Mayor - Molly Hedrick 
• Alderman – Ferman Richard
• Alderman – Brian Taylor
• Alderman – Raymond Hawkins
• Alderman – Jana Foreman 
• Alderman – Kelly Ellison

        To contact the Mayor or one of the City Council members, please call City Hall at 979-828-3257.