Franklin, TN Animal Ordinances: Dog Leash Laws (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing rule
- Williamson County dog/cat resolution
- Adopted by
- Ordinance No. 2011-16
- Applies
- Inside Franklin city limits
- Full text kept at
- City recorder's office
Summary
Franklin, Tennessee, has no leash ordinance of its own: it adopts Williamson County's dog and cat regulations by reference, making the county resolution's restraint rules the binding law inside city limits.
The provisions of the rules and regulations pertaining to Regulation of Dogs and Cats in Williamson County, Tennessee, County Resolution No. 6-10-7, as adopted by the County Commission of Williamson County, Tennessee, on June 21, 2010, as may be amended, is adopted by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth herein. A copy of these regulations shall be kept on file in the city recorder's office and shall be kept there for the use and inspection of the public.
(Ord. No. 2011-16, § II, 7-12-2011)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 30 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Franklin's own animal code (title 10) only regulates livestock and fowl running at large; for dogs and cats, chapter 2 consists of a single section, § 10-201, which adopts Williamson County's 'Regulation of Dogs and Cats' resolution (No. 6-10-7, adopted June 21, 2010) by reference 'in its entirety as if fully set forth herein.' That means restraint, leash, and at-large standards for dogs and cats inside Franklin city limits come from the county resolution, not a separate city ordinance. A copy is kept on file for public inspection at the city recorder's office.
Violations & Fines
No separate Franklin penalty exists for dog/cat restraint violations; enforcement and fines follow the incorporated Williamson County resolution and the city's general Code penalty clause.
Frequently Asked Questions
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