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 [...]
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Giving Thanks
Thursday, Nov 24th
The Franklin Fire and Police Departments recently helped to save the life of an 8 month old boy. The baby and his family will be at Franklin Fire Station 2, at 907 Murfreesboro Road, (HWY 96)on Wednesday, November 23rd at 11:30 a.m. to thank the heroic crew that saved their baby. Please see the poignant letter [...]
Team Rio
Monday, Nov 14th
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 [...]
Building Box City
Friday, Nov 4th
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 [...]
Big John Murphy
Monday, Sep 26th
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 [...]
Mayors Caucus Executive Committee
Sunday, Aug 28th
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; [...]
Aldermen
Wednesday, Jan 12th
Take time to learn about your community and your community leaders. FranklinIS dedicated to bringing you the latest information on Williamson County leaders. This week we are focusing on the Aldermen.
County Commission
Wednesday, Jan 12th
The Williamson County Board of Commissioners, also known as the County Commission, is the legislative body of the County government and as such it is the primary policy-making body in the County. The County Commission consists of 24 elected members, Two from each of the 12 voting districts of Williamson County, who serve a four-year term of office. The County Commission operates with a [...]
County Mayor
Tuesday, Jan 4th
Williamson County’s County Mayor is Rogers Anderson. According to the Williamson County Government website: “The Tennessee Constitution provides for the election of an executive officer – referred to as the County Mayor – in each county. The County Mayor is elected by popular vote at the regular August election every four years, coinciding with the [...]
Sheriff
Friday, May 15th
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office under the leadership of Sheriff Jeff Long is a full-time law enforcement agency. The Sheriff’s Office is divided into divisions and each division is under the command of a Captain. The Corrections Division is commanded by the Captain and his/her staff of 95 professional men and women are committed to [...]
City Mayor
Tuesday, Nov 13th
John Schroer was sworn in as the City’s 30th Mayor on November 13, 2007. Prior to being elected Mayor, he served as chairman of the board for the Franklin Special School District for eleven years. Born in Evansville, Indiana, Mayor Schroer received his bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University. Upon graduation, he moved to [...]
