Chief Faulkner promotes new Sergeant

4:03 am | Saturday, Dec 31st
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This week, during roll call at Police Headquarters, Franklin Police Chief Deborah Faulkner promoted Detective Brigham Van Hook to Sergeant. “Sergeant Van Hook has demonstrated admirable skill and heart in his tenure with the FPD,” said Chief Deborah Faulkner. “His promotion to Sergeant will allow him to continue his extraordinary service to our Department and the Franklin Community in new ways.”

Sergeant Van Hook has been assigned to the Department’s Alpha Shift, which starts its tour of duty at 9:00 p.m. Van Hook came to the Franklin Police Department from Rutherford County Juvenile Detention in 2007.

Save the Franklin Battlefield

8:51 pm | Tuesday, Dec 20th
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Organization honors Jacobson’s dedication to Civil War battlefield preservation

Battle of Franklin Trust CEO Eric Jacobson recently received the Tennie Pinkerton Dozier award from the Save the Franklin Battlefield organization. Every year, the organization presents this award to an individual who has made a long-term, compelling commitment to battlefield preservation efforts in Williamson County.

“I am extremely honored to be the recipient of the Tennie Pinkerton Award,” said Eric Jacobson, CEO of The Battle of Franklin Trust. “Saving what we can of the Franklin is one of our greatest challenges, and also one of the most rewarding.”

Save the Franklin Battlefield, Inc. is a non-profit organization consisting of volunteers from across the world who are dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of Civil War sites in Williamson County.

Tennie Pinkerton Dozier, the award’s namesake, was the wife of a Confederate soldier who devoted her life to honoring those who fought and sacrificed their lives at the Battle of Franklin. She was one of the first people in Franklin to champion the need to have a battlefield park, organized the local chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy and helped raise funds for the Confederate soldier monument in Franklin’s square.

Jacobson is the author of three books on the American Civil War, including “For Cause & For Country,” “The McGavock Confederate Cemetery” and “Baptism of Fire.” He is the CEO of The Battle of Franklin Trust, and helps to lead non-profit organization in its continued preservation of the Franklin battlefield.

About The Battle of Franklin Trust

The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.

Barnes & Noble Cool Springs Celebrates Pre-K-12 Teachers & Administrators

2:28 pm | Wednesday, Jan 13th
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To celebrate pre-K-12 educators and administrators, Barnes & Noble Cool Springs will celebrate Educator Appreciation Days from Saturday, January 9, through Sunday, January 17.

During Educator Appreciation Days, Barnes & Noble Cool Springs will offer a special sweepstakes in which educators can enter to win a Maker Space for their school, featuring some of the leading products in technology today, including the da Vinci Jr. 1.0 3D Printer from XYZprinting, Ozobot Classroom Kit, Raspberry Pi Kit, littleBits Deluxe Kit, Electronic Snap Circuits from ELENCO and Extraordinaires® Design Studio PRO. Maker Space prizes will help educators teach students the valuable skills of coding and 3D printing, while giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on learning experiences in the art of designing, handcrafting and constructing.
The sweepstakes winner will also receive books that teach how to use technology in the spirit of collaboration, cooperative learning and teamwork. The book prize package includes titles like Making Makers by AnnMarie Thomas, the Encyclopedia of Electronic Components Volume 2 by Charles Platt, Teach Your Kids to Code by Bryson Payne, and Design for 3D Printing by Samuel N. Bernier, to name just a few.
To enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win prizes that are valued at approximately $4,000.00, educators should visit Barnes & Noble Cool Springs at 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood, TN and ask a bookseller how to enter Saturday, January 9, through Sunday, January 17.
As always during Educator Appreciation Days, public, private and homeschool educators who shop at Barnes & Noble Cool Springs or online at BN.com <http://www.bn.com> will receive special discounts on merchandise, including:
·       25% discount on personal and classroom books, toys, games, music, movies and more;
·       10% off the list price on tech tools to help bring tech literacy to classrooms;
·       10% off the list price on all NOOK tablets and eReaders including the 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK, the 9.6-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK®, the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4 NOOK®, and the new NOOK GlowLight Plus*;
·       10% discount on all Café consumable purchases;
·       Other prizes and giveaways, such as gift cards, books, posters, educator guides, sticker sheets, activity kits, tote bags and more.
These special offers are available to pre-K-12 teachers and administrators enrolled in the free Barnes & Noble Educator Discount program. To take advantage of these offers, educators can apply for their Barnes & Noble Educator Discount Card at Barnes & Noble Cool Springs. The application form is available in-store or can be downloaded at BN.com <http://images.barnesandnoble.com/pImages/resources/pdf/educator-application-form.pdf>.
As part of Educator Appreciation Days, Barnes & Noble Cool Springs will host a free educator reception on Friday, January 15 form 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Educators are encouraged to visit Barnes & Noble Cool Springs or visit www.bn.com/storelocator <http://www.bn.com/storelocator> for more information.
* Limit of five devices per customer with the presentation of a valid Barnes & Noble Educator Discount Card.
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Police warn residents of phone scams

2:05 am | Monday, Jan 11th
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Franklin Police want to remind area residents of the jury duty scam making its way through Williamson County, and across the nation.

Here is how the scam works:
The offender calls an unsuspecting resident, claiming to be an official with the Sheriff’s Office. They tell the resident that they have failed to meet a jury duty obligation, and then threatens their arrest unless the resident buys a prepaid card, loads it with money, and then arranges for transfer of those funds to the suspect. In some cases, the suspect may claim that only cash is accepted, and then attempt to meet the victim in front of a courthouse, police station, or other government building.This is not how the real police operate. In fact, police officers will never call you to demand payment in lieu of arrest. If you receive a phone call that you believe is part of a jury duty scam, or any other scam – hang up, and call your local law enforcement agency.17362Children who have aging parents should talk with their loved ones about these types of scams. Warn them to never give anyone numbers or codes to their credit cards, bankcards, or any personal or financial information over the telephone. Also, be sure to warn them never to meet anyone who calls demanding payment over the telephone, in person.

Franklin Tomorrow names new officers, board members for 2016

5:03 pm | Thursday, Dec 31st
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Tim Murphy, Managing Director of CapWealth Advisors LLC, will serve as President of the Board of Directors, effective Jan. 1, 2016. He replaces Kathie Moore of Benchmark Realty, who has served a three-year term as Board President and will continue on the Board as Past President.

Will Powell, assistant vice president and commercial banker at Franklin Synergy Bank will serve as Vice President; Dr. Shanna Jackson, dean of extended services and the Williamson County Campus for Columbia State Community College, will serve as Secretary; and Jim Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Patterson Intellectual Property Law, P.C., will serve as Treasurer.

Joining the Franklin Tomorrow Board will be Michael Grier, Project Executive, B.L. Harbert & Co.; Brad Thompson, ENVSP, Volkert Inc.; Greg Gamble, President, Gamble Design Collective; Allena Bell, Member, Franklin Special School District Board of Education; and Nancy Conway, Senior Vice President, Community Relations, Williamson Inc.

Continuing service on the Board of Directors are Bryan Echols, Partner, Waller Landsden Dortch & Davis LLP: Elizabeth Mefferd, BBB Middle Tennessee BBB Regional Vice President
and Executive Director for The Integrity Foundation, Inc.; Dolores Greenwald, Williamson County Library System Director; Travis Anderson, Partner, TBH Global Asset Management; J. Edward Campbell, Realtor, Synergy Realty Network; Preston Elliott, Senior Principal Planner with RPM Transportation Consultants;  Mike Alexander, Owner, Signs First Franklin; Monique McCullough, Public Outreach Specialist, City of Franklin; Scott Black, Senior Vice President of Development, Bristol Development Co.; Diane Thorne, Regional Transportation Director, The TMA Group; Patty Bearden, Harpeth True Value/WAKM – AM 950; Paula Harris, Chief Marketing Officer – Executive Vice President,   Barge Waggoner Sumner &  Cannon Inc.; and Matt Taylor, Principal, Studio Eight Design. Alderman Brandy Blanton serves as the City of Franklin’s representative.

Franklin Tomorrow will celebrate its 15  anniversary in 2016. Its popular Breakfast With the Mayors series, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners,  returns for its first-quarter date on Jan. 26, 2016. The event will feature a Mayoral Summit of Williamson County’s municipal leaders.

Franklin Tomorrow has as its mission to engage the community, foster collaboration, and advocate for a shared vision for the future of Franklin. Through citizen interaction, surveys and events, the citizens have said they want Franklin to be a city with a vibrant economy, distinct character, great people, and robust neighborhoods.

For more information, contact Mindy Tate, Executive Director, at (615) 794-0998.

Extended Tour

6:46 pm | Monday, Jun 29th
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The Battle of Franklin Trust will offer an extended tour of the historic Carnton Plantation, to begin July 7, 2015. This special and comprehensive walking tour will include visiting
five locations on the property and will focus on some elements of the Battle of Franklin as well as the history of Carnton before, during, and after the Civil War.

In making the announcement Battle of Franklin Trust CEO and Historian Eric A. Jacobson, said, “The Battle of Franklin is a monumental moment of the Civil War. To be able to teach about what unfolded during this time, as well as what the McGavock family sacrificed, is a great honor. Even more, with this extended tour we can talk about the history of slavery at Carnton, in Tennessee, and across the nation as well as the Confederate Cemetery. We are fortunate to be able to share the story of so many people who are a part of our great history.”

During the extended tour, visitors will begin with a brief history of the site’s early years and then proceed inside the house. From there, visitors will continue through the slave quarters, walk through the historic family garden and complete the tour by walking through the family and
Confederate cemeteries.

Carnton has been open to the public since the late 1970s and offers visitors the chance to explore and understand the history of the McGavock family, who was directly impacted by the Battle of Franklin and used their home as a field hospital for the Confederate wounded.  Tours are Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended for tours on Tuesday through Friday and are required for Saturday. Tickets are $25 for all ages. Please contact Angell Wallace by calling 615-794-0903 or emailing angell@boft.org for questions or to make reservations.

About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.