Franklin Leaders Want Citizen Input for Strategic Plan. Citizens can respond to a survey to help plan Franklin’s Future. Franklin, TN – The City of Franklin is excited to engage our citizens in updating the City’s Strategic Plan, Franklin Forward. As part of those efforts, citizens and residents will have the chance to participate in a survey covering a variety of questions and topics about Franklin’s future. The results of the external survey will be collected, and data extracted to determine areas of focus for the community and the strategic plan moving forward.