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Historic Franklin Photo Contest

Historic Franklin Photo Contest

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 Stuart “Sunset at Harlinsdale” first place; Daryl Stone, “Franklin Square” second place; Tamera Mustel, “Daddy-Daughter at Carnton Cemetery” honorable mention; and people’s choice winner, Carlena Matthews, “Church Steeple” with 189 likes on Facebook. The City’s Planning and Sustainability Department is partnering with local photographer David Braud and Starbucks to show the top 25 photos.

“The response to this contest has been terrific,” said City administrator Eric Stuckey. “We really received some beautiful photos of places and landscapes our citizens want to be preserved for future generations.”

“The judging was difficult with so many great photos,” said Preservation Planner Amanda Hall. “It was hard to narrow it down to the top 25, we may have added a few extra that we thought were too special not to include and we had to add another category, ‘honorable mention!’ We appreciate all the people who took the time to send us their entries and the public/private partnership with Starbucks and photographer David Braud.”

The City posted all entries on the City of Franklin Facebook page and some on the new City Pinterest page at www.pinterest.com/cityoffranklin . Prizes included tickets to the Carter House and Carnton Plantation, Franklin history books and goodies from Starbucks. All the winners and sponsors will be recognized at the May 22, Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting at 7:00 p.m. Sponsors include Battle of Franklin Trust, Franklin on Foot, Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County, Lotz House, and Save the Franklin Battlefield Inc.

The City of Franklin Historic Preservation Program promotes the identification, evaluation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and restoration of the City’s historic, architectural, and archaeological heritage. For more information go to http://www.franklintn.gov/index.aspx?page=783