Community Highlights
A quick view of what defines Polk Place.
Where is Polk Place in Franklin, TN?
Polk Place sits in south Franklin, and its entrances on Polk Place Drive and Noah Drive connect to Mack Hatcher Parkway (TN 397), per OpenStreetMap routing run October 23, 2026. Downtown Franklin’s Public Square is about 3.6 miles away by road.
All 358 addresses the City of Franklin assigns to Polk Place fall inside the City’s city limits, and the US Census geocoder places Polk Place addresses in Franklin city, Williamson County, as of October 23, 2026. Every one uses ZIP 37064. The streets with the most addresses are Sontag Drive, Polk Place Drive, Gallagher Drive, Noah Drive, Julianna Circle and Karnes Drive.
Is Polk Place in Franklin the same as Polk Place in Columbia?
No. Polk Place in Franklin is a Williamson County subdivision of 356 single-family homes built from 1994 to 2006. Polk Place in Columbia is a separate, newer community in Maury County, recorded as Polk Place Phase 1 through Phase 3 on Dallas Drive and nearby streets, per Maury County’s records on the state assessment site as of October 23, 2026.
Listing searches mix the two up. When you set up a home search, filter by Williamson County or ZIP 37064 for the Franklin one. If Columbia is the one you meant, my Columbia guide is the place to start.
How many homes are in Polk Place, and what kinds?
Polk Place has 356 homes, per Williamson County property records as of October 23, 2026. Every home parcel is residential, built from 1994 to 2006, and the records show two floors on nearly all of them.
| Polk Place, per county records | Figure |
|---|---|
| Home parcels | 356 |
| Common parcels owned by the association | 2 |
| Sections | 10 |
| Years built | 1994 to 2006 |
| Homes with a second floor on record | 348 |
| Finished area | about 2,100 to 4,600 square feet (most about 2,800 to 3,200) |
The City of Franklin’s subdivision map lists Polk Place as a single-family development approved in 1994 for 347 homes under R-2 and R-3 zoning.
What schools is Polk Place zoned for?
Polk Place is split between two school districts for 2026-27. Sontag Drive, Gallagher Drive, Karnes Drive, Noah Drive, the courts off them and the upper end of Polk Place Drive are in Franklin Special School District for pre-K through 8th grade. The rest of the neighborhood is zoned for Winstead Elementary and Legacy Middle. Every Polk Place address is zoned for Centennial High. Both districts’ own lookups were read October 23, 2026.
| Streets | Elementary | Middle | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sontag Dr, Gallagher Dr, Karnes Dr, Noah Dr, Jill Ct, McCalister Ct, Tiffany Ct, Wagon Ct, Polk Place Dr 189 to 250 (243 addresses) | Franklin Elementary, PK-4 (FSSD) | Freedom Intermediate 5-6, Freedom Middle 7-8 (FSSD) | Centennial High (WCS) |
| Julianna Cir, Grove Ln, Caldwell Ct, Evan Ct, Jaclyn Ct, Landon Ct, Polk Place Dr 83 to 185 (115 addresses) | Winstead Elementary (WCS) | Legacy Middle (WCS) | Centennial High (WCS) |
School addresses: Franklin Elementary, 1501 Figuers Drive; Freedom Intermediate, 840 Glass Lane; Freedom Middle, 1000 Excellence Way; Winstead Elementary, 4080 Columbia Pike; Legacy Middle, 2380 Henpeck Lane; Centennial High, 5050 Mallory Lane. All are in Franklin.
Franklin Special School District’s boundaries were set in 1986 by the Tennessee General Assembly, per the district, and they don’t move when the city line does. That’s why one Franklin neighborhood can sit in two districts. Check the exact address with the Williamson County Schools zone lookup and the FSSD map and zoning page.
Who provides water in Polk Place?
The City of Franklin is the water provider for every Polk Place address on the City’s water districts map, read October 23, 2026. The map doesn’t show sewer, so ask the seller for recent water and sewer bills to see the monthly cost for that address.
What does the Polk Place HOA cover?
Polk Place has a homeowners association. Williamson County records list Polk Place Community Association Inc as the owner of the neighborhood’s two common parcels, one on Sontag Drive in Section 10 and one on Polk Place Drive in Section 1, as of October 23, 2026.
The association doesn’t publish its dues, rules or amenities on a public website as of November 2026. Before you’re under contract, get the current dues, any transfer fee, the recorded covenants and what the dues pay for in writing.
What are property taxes in Polk Place?
Polk Place has two 2026 property tax rates because of the school district split. Homes in Franklin Special School District pay $2.2433 per $100 of assessed value, and homes outside it pay $1.566, per Williamson County’s 2026 rate chart. Residential property is assessed at 25 percent of appraised value on county records.
| Polk Place homes | County | FSSD | City of Franklin | 2026 total per $100 assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSSD streets (243 addresses) | $1.18 | $0.7673 | $0.2960 | $2.2433 |
| WCS streets (115 addresses) | $1.27 | none | $0.2960 | $1.566 |
Property tax figures are the county and city rates published for the year shown and are for planning only. Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, any exemptions and the city or district the home sits in. Confirm with the county assessor or trustee and your tax professional before you rely on a number.
For more on the monthly cost of living here, see my cost of living in Franklin guide.
How far is Polk Place from downtown Franklin and Nashville?
Downtown Franklin’s Public Square is about 3.6 miles and 7 minutes from Polk Place without traffic, and the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville is about 23 miles and 32 minutes by I-65. Routes start at Polk Place Drive and Sontag Drive and use OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), run October 23, 2026.
| From Polk Place to | Distance | Time, no traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Franklin (Public Square) | about 3.6 miles | about 7 minutes |
| CoolSprings Galleria | about 6.3 miles | about 14 minutes |
| Downtown Nashville (State Capitol) | about 22.8 miles | about 32 minutes |
| Nashville International Airport (BNA) | about 23.1 miles | about 34 minutes |
| Winstead Elementary | about 1.8 miles | about 4 minutes |
| Franklin Elementary | about 3.0 miles | about 7 minutes |
| Legacy Middle | about 3.6 miles | about 9 minutes |
| Freedom Intermediate | about 4.5 miles | about 9 minutes |
| Freedom Middle | about 5.1 miles | about 10 minutes |
| Centennial High | about 4.5 miles | about 10 minutes |
Those are free-flow numbers. Drive Mack Hatcher Parkway and I-65 at your real commute hour before you decide. For more on the Nashville drive, see how far Franklin is from Nashville.
What should you check before you buy in Polk Place?
- School district by the exact address. FSSD or WCS changes partway down Polk Place Drive. Run both lookups.
- The tax rate that goes with that district. The FSSD side pays $2.2433 and the WCS side pays $1.566 per $100 of assessed value for 2026 (see the property tax section above).
- The HOA’s dues and documents. They aren’t posted online, so get them in writing.
- Age of the big systems. These homes date from 1994 to 2006. Ask how old the roof, HVAC and water heater are.
- Recent sales in the same section. Size runs from about 2,100 to 4,600 square feet, so compare like with like.
- That it’s the Franklin Polk Place. Check the county on the listing.
Property tax figures are the county and city rates published for the year shown and are for planning only. Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, any exemptions and the city or district the home sits in. Confirm with the county assessor or trustee and your tax professional before you rely on a number.
If you already own in Polk Place and you’re weighing a sale, my home evaluation page is the place to start. For other Franklin neighborhoods side by side, see my Franklin neighborhoods guide, my Franklin ZIP codes guide, and for the whole city, my Franklin guide.
What else do people ask about Polk Place?
Is Polk Place in Franklin city limits?
Yes. All 358 City of Franklin addresses in Polk Place fall inside the City’s city limits, and the US Census geocoder places them in Franklin city, Williamson County, as of October 2026. Every one uses ZIP 37064.
How many homes are in Polk Place?
Polk Place has 356 single-family homes, built from 1994 to 2006, per Williamson County property records as of October 2026.
What schools is Polk Place zoned for?
For 2026-27, 243 Polk Place addresses, including Sontag Drive, Gallagher Drive, Karnes Drive and Noah Drive, are in Franklin Special School District for pre-K through 8th grade. The other 115 are zoned for Winstead Elementary and Legacy Middle. All of Polk Place is zoned for Centennial High. Check the exact address with both districts.
Is Polk Place in Franklin the same as Polk Place in Columbia?
No. The Franklin Polk Place is a Williamson County subdivision of 356 homes built from 1994 to 2006. The Columbia Polk Place is a separate, newer community in Maury County.
Does Polk Place have an HOA?
Yes. Polk Place Community Association Inc owns the neighborhood’s two common parcels, per county records. Its dues and rules aren’t published online, so get them in writing before you’re under contract.
What is the property tax rate in Polk Place?
For 2026, Polk Place homes in Franklin Special School District pay $2.2433 per $100 of assessed value and homes outside it pay $1.566, per Williamson County’s rate chart. Property tax figures are the county and city rates published for the year shown and are for planning only. Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, any exemptions and the city or district the home sits in. Confirm with the county assessor or trustee and your tax professional before you rely on a number.
Who provides water in Polk Place?
The City of Franklin, for every Polk Place address on the City’s water districts map as of October 2026.
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