Following the American Revolution, settlers west of the Appalachian Mountains established the State of Franklin. Governor John Sevier, a celebrated Revolutionary War hero, was determined to make his vision a reality. However, as the new government descended into disorder, John Tipton, initially a supporter of Franklin's independence, resolved to dissolve the state and reintegrate it with North Carolina. Their conflict ignited violence and ultimately reshaped the U.S. Constitution. The film explores the true story behind this forgotten chapter of American history, revealing the mystery of what might have been America’s fourteenth state: The Mysterious Lost State of Franklin.
