Local Resources

Government Offices

Franklin Police Department

101 South College Street
270.586.7167

Simpson County Sheriff

203 East Kentucky Avenue
270.586.7425

Franklin-Simpson Fire Rescue

401 Macedonia Road
270.586.7174

City Hall

117 West Cedar Street
P.O. Box 2805
Franklin, KY 42135
270-586-4497
www.franklinky.org

Simpson County Courthouse

Simpson County Judge Executive
100 Courthouse Square
270.586.7184
www.simpsoncounty.us

Franklin-Simpson Planning & Zoning

101 Courthouse Square
270.586.3356

Courthouse Annex

Simpson County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA)

103 West Cedar Street
270.586.4261

Simpson County Court Clerk

103 West Cedar Street
270.586.8161

Voting Information

It is required that you reside in a precinct of Simpson County or Franklin for a minimum of thirty days to be eligible to vote. You must register 30 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote in that election.

Simpson County Justice Center

Simpson County Circuit Court Clerk

101 Court Street
270.586.4241

Driver’s License Info

It is required that you get a Kentucky driver’s license within 30 days of establishing residence. Proof of insurance is required.

A 16 or 17 year old child must have parent’s signature plus birth certificate, social security card and school enrollment certificate in order to take the driver’s test. An 18 year old does not need his/her parent’s signature, but they still need a birth certificate and a social security card.

The written test is given between 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. on Fridays. Please register by 10:30. The road test is given by appointment only 6 months after passing the written test unless you are 21 years old or older then it is 30 days.

Public Resources

• Goodnight Public Library
• Simpson County Tourism
• Simpson County Historical Society / Archives
• African American Heritage Center

Local Links

• Industrial Authority (Economic Development)
• Franklin-Simpson Renaissance, Inc.
• Simpson County Extension Office
• Simpson County Literacy
• Simpson County Schools

Other Visitor Resources