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Seventh annual academy set for March 28 – May 16, 2013 The Franklin Fire Department is now accepting applications for the 7th Annual Citizens’ Fire Academy, which will take place March 28 – May 16, 2013 at the department’s training center on Century Court. Because the academy fills up quickly, those interested are encouraged to […]

Tune into WAKM AM 950 10:06AM – 11:45AM Tuesdays and Thursdays to join your host, Al Dorsey for Franklin Synergy Football Factory. If you are by your computer and not a radio, you can stream WAKM’s programs here: wakmworldwide.com. You can play previous shows below: Previous Episodes: Franklin Synergy Football Factory – 10/18/2012 Show – MP3 […]

Stop by our booth in the children’s zone and toss the bean bag into the big cat or dog for a prize. If you are hungry, delicious homemade baked goods will be on sale. All costumed pets that drop by get a doggie treat! Pet Halloween goodie baskets will be for sale along with our new “Unleash […]

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest national fundraiser, raising over $20 million annually for children in need across the country. Locally in 2011, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee participants raised $140,000. Because of Bowl for Kids’ Sake, more Bigs and Littles can be paired up, more friendships can be […]

Special guests at this year’s ceremony include a color guard from Franklin’s adopted Delta Company, 1-327 Infantry, 101 Abn Div (AASLT) based at Ft. Campbell, Ky. Other participants include the Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team, the Williamson County Community Band, The Tennessee Pipes Scots Band, The Preemptors Drum and Fife Corps, and representatives […]

In honor of Preservation Month in May, the City of Franklin has named the winners of the My Historic Franklin Photo Contest! The response was overwhelming with 175 photos submitted. The photos were posted on the City’s Facebook and Pinterest social media sites and fans voted for their favorites as well. The winners are; Bryan […]

Carol Evans, executive director of the Legacy Parks Foundation in Knoxville, will be join Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson and Franklin Mayor Ken Moore as speakers at the event. Evans brings more than 20 years experience in marketing, public relations and event management to the leadership position of the Legacy Parks Foundation. Since July 2007, the Foundation has raised $3 […]

The Franklin Police Department will soon unveil their latest tech tool. The new FPD app will be released on the Android Market during a live demonstration at Franklin Police Headquarters on Wednesday at 11am. The idea for the app came to life during a conversation between officers. The creator, Officer Chris Grant, is an avid […]

This Christmas season when you’re making a list and checking it twice, Franklin Firefighters are hoping you’ll consider adding a gift for a child in need. Their efforts are part of the yearly Franklin Firefighters Toy and Clothing Drive, which benefits Williamson County children identified by the Boys and Girls Club. The fourth annual event […]

Have you been thinking about training for the Country Music Half Marathon next spring?  Been looking for a way to meet some great people and make new friends?  What if you could do both and help children in Middle Tennessee at the same time? ——————— Come learn more about joining Diamond Rio’s Team Rio presented […]

For some it’s just a box, but to others it can be a learning experience! ————– The City of Franklin Planning and Sustainability staff will be at Oak View Elementary School at 2390 Henpeck Lane in Franklin on November 15, 2011, at 9:30-10:20 a.m. in the Art Room for the construction of a Box City planned and […]

Article from The Tennessean… for the full article, please click here. John Murphy’s life reads like a handbook on good citizenship. He has served as a police officer and sheriff’s deputy, a high school teacher, a scout leader, a soldier in the Korean War and a lay minister in his church. He has volunteered countless […]

The Middle Tennessee Mayors Caucus Represents 1.8 Million Tennesseans City of Franklin Mayor, Dr. Ken Moore was named to the Executive Committee of the Middle Tennessee Mayors Caucus Wednesday, August 24. According to the Caucus the executive committee is responsible for developing the overall work program; identifying issues to be addressed by the general membership; […]