Franklin Firefighters’ eighth annual Christmas Toy and Clothing Drive is underway

As you’re making a list and checking it twice, Franklin Firefighters are hoping you’ll consider adding a gift for a child who’s part of their eighth annual Christmas Toy and Clothing Drive.

The Franklin Firefighters kicked off the drive this week, with gift requests of more than 300 Williamson County children adorning the holiday fire hydrant displays outside Franklin fire stations and Franklin City Hall.

Franklin Fire Captain Clay Mackey said the toy and clothing drive has provided coats, clothes, shoes and toys to hundreds of children each year since 2008.  He said the recipients are identified by representatives of the Williamson County Chapter of the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee, who work with other charities to prevent duplication of efforts.

To participate, select a gift request card from one of the displays and purchase the single item requested on the card.  Return new, unwrapped gifts with the card attached to a fire station or City Hall by Sunday, Dec. 6.

Monetary donations are also accepted at Franklin Fire Administration in City Hall or Avenue Bank.  Checks should be made payable to Franklin Firefighters Charities.  All contributions are tax deductible.

For more information please contact the Franklin Fire Department at 615-791-3270 or visit www.FranklinFirefightersCharities.org.

Photo – Lt. Max Cook, Firefighters Greg Tucker and Jason Webb, Battalion Chief Greg Baltimore, Firefighters Joshua Meeks, Jason Bizwell and Joe Burwell, and Engineer Andrew Ivey.