Natchez neighbors hope to preserve Williams home as gift for the future The historic Natchez neighborhood in Franklin is filled with stories of the past, but a local group hopes to turn one home into a gift for the future. and last updated 2021-07-07 21:58:16-04 FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) â The historic Natchez neighborhood in Franklin is filled with stories of the past, but a local group hopes to turn one home into a gift for the future. Members of the African American Heritage Society say they want to turn the old Williams home on 264 Natchez Street into a historic center where they can highlight what makes this street special.