Franklin Firefighters

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 got underway last week.

To contribute, stop by any Franklin Fire Station, City Hall or Avenue Bank in Cool Springs, and select a card from the Christmas fire hydrant toy drive display with a child’s specific gift request on it. New, unwrapped gifts should be returned with request cards to the collection stations by December 9th.

Monetary donations are accepted as well and all contributions are tax deductible. Additionally, firefighters are selling the t-shirts pictured below to help raise funds for the event. Long sleeve brown shirts ($20) and short sleeve navy shirts ($15) are available in adult sizes at the Franklin Fire Department’s administrative offices in City Hall, and at Avenue Bank.

Since 2008, the toy and clothing drive has benefitted more than 800 children throughout Williamson County. “Every year the outpouring from the community has been phenomenal and it just continues to grow. We’re so thankful for the generosity everyone has shown us,” said Captain Clay Mackey, who is one of the event organizers. He added, “And all of the gifts stay here in our community to help Williamson County children.”

Firefighters and volunteers will wrap the gifts and prepare them for distribution at two Christmas parties, which will take place December 21st.

For more information please contact the Franklin Fire Department at (615) 791-3270 or visitwww.FranklinFirefightersCharities.org.

Collection stations:

• Avenue Bank – 101 International Dr.
• City Hall – Franklin Fire Administration, 109 3rd Ave. South
• Station 1- 500 New Highway 96 West
• Station 2 – 907 Murfreesboro Rd.
• Station 3 – 298 Mallory Station Rd.
• Station 4 – 2039 Fieldstone Pkwy.
• Station 5 – 215 Noah Dr.
• Station 6 – 1061 Cool Springs Blvd.