From franklinhomepage.com, published on December 23, 2015

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A boutique architecture firm has selected the Kenneday House at Historic Fifth Square in downtown Franklin as its new home. 906 Studio Architects, a boutique architecture firm known for historic preservation and sensitive infill projects, has selected the 1835 Kenneday House at Historic Fifth Square in downtown Franklin as its new home.

“We could have easily gone somewhere else and saved some money, but it’s important to us to be in the downtown core. This is who we are as a company – we are committed to timeless architecture,” said architect Mike Hathaway, who chairs the City of Franklin’s Planning Commission and is also a member of the City’s Historic Zoning Commission and a resident of Franklin’s National Register-listed Hincheyville Historic District. “Good design creates a sense of place, and preservation makes great sense from an economic and sustainability standpoint.”

Among 906 Studio’s notable projects currently in progress are the Harpeth Square hotel and multi-use development planned for Main Street in downtown Franklin; Southall Farm on Carter’s Creek Pike; Spring Hill’s Town Square; Roderick’s Place in Thompson’s Station; and a number of single-family restorations and infill projects.

“We love the diversity – a church, an educational component, and now professional services with the addition of a preeminent architecture firm with deep roots in downtown Franklin and a focus on preservation,” Bacon said. “On the other side, with the former Fellowship Hall building, there’s potential for a great restaurant and even retail. It’s all part of what makes a downtown community great.”

Emily West covers Franklin for Home Page Media Group. Contact her at emily@franklinhomepage.com. Follow her on Twitter via @emwest22.

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