City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government

Join us tonight (6/28) at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park for our third "Movies in the Park" event this summer!

We're featuring the iconic "Forrest Gump"

The fun kicks off outside of the Event Facility at 6 PM - where our friends at Cookie Fix and Bill's Hot Fish and Chicken will be set up to sell their tasty treats! The movie will get started at 8 PM or sunset. Don't forget your blankets or chairs!

NOTICE: "Forrest Gump" is rated PG-13. Some content may not be suitable for all audiences, so please use parental discretion.

For more information, go to: franklintn.gov/movies

Many of you may be waking up this morning thinking more about the upcoming presidential election than most days. If you just can't wait to vote, here's a short-term solution. Today is the final day to vote for the Franklin Police Department in the Tennessee Highway Safety Office's Best Looking Cruiser competition. Simply visit this link and vote for your hometown agency! https://tntrafficsafety.org/cruiser-voting-2024

This Saturday at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm!

Blackberry Jam shakes things up for 21st anniversary The Blackberry Jam festival returns this year for its 21st anniversary at a new location: The Park at Harlinsdale Farm at the historic Hayes House, on Saturday. A star-studded music

This Independence Day, the Franklin Police Department is reminding residents and visitors to celebrate our nation’s birthday responsibly.

Over the next two weeks, extra Franklin police officers will be patrolling the streets, working tirelessly to track down impaired drivers. The police department has also placed electronic message boards in high-traffic areas around the city, reminding motorists not to drink and drive.

“The Franklin Police Department has zero tolerance for impaired driving on our streets. If you’re going to drink and drive in the city of Franklin, chances are that you will wind up behind bars, in a hospital bed, or even worse,” according to Franklin Police Chief Deb Faulkner.

Every year, the Fourth of July stands out as one of the deadliest times on the nation’s roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from 2018-2022, there were more than 2,200 traffic crash fatalities during the holiday, 1,414 of whom were the driver. Nearly 600 of those drivers were drunk.

Drivers should plan ahead if they intend to drink. They should secure a designated driver or call a taxi or rideshare for a sober ride home. In Franklin, Uber, Lyft, and several locally owned taxicab companies are available.

Franklin residents and visitors who see an impaired driver on the road are urged to call 9-1-1.

City of Franklin, Downtown Area/Lewisburg Ave Water and Sewer Improvements Project Meeting 6-26-2024

City of Franklin Downtown Area/Lewisburg Ave Water and Sewer Improvements Project Meeting 6-26-2024 City of Franklin Downtown Area/Lewisburg Ave Water and Sewer Improvements Project Meeting 6-26-2024

There are reports of several downed trees in sections of Mallory Station and South Royal Oaks. Police have also received reports of multiple traffic light outages throughout the city. If you are out and about, please use extreme caution.

There's still time to enter!

There's still time to get your design in for our new Library card. Deadline ends June 30.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the Franklin stars!

Join us this Friday at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park for our third Movie in the Park event in this summer series!

We're featuring the iconic "Forrest Gump"

Here's the scoop:
The fun kicks off outside at the Event Facility at 6 PM and our friends at Cookie Fix and Bill's Hot Fish and Chicken will be set up and ready to sell their tasty treats! The movie will get started at 8 PM or sunset. Don't forget your blankets or chairs!

NOTICE: "Forrest Gump" is rated PG-13. Some content may not be suitable for all audiences, so please use parental discretion.

For more information, go to: franklintn.gov/movies

Due to technical difficulties, tonight's (6/25) BOMA meetings will NOT be live streamed on the City's page. Please go to: youtube.com/cityoffranklin to view.

Cool off with this chilly Harlinsdale photo!

Join Franklin Tomorrow and City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government on Monday, July 15th for FrankTalks featuring City Administrator Eric Stuckey.
This event is FREE and open to the community.
Register here:
https://July15FrankTalks.eventbrite.com/?aff=Facebook

Friends of Franklin Parks is looking for volunteers for the Fourth of July Fireworks bash at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm! See details below!

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Franklin is the Place to be to Celebrate the 4th of July!
Downtown Main Street by day, and the Park at Harlinsdale Farm by night!

Thousands are expected to attend the popular Franklin on the Fourth celebration on the square happening Thursday, July 4th in Franklin and sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. with music, food and craft vendors, antique cars, and much more. The event will also feature a Children’s Patriotic Parade at 5:00 p.m, line-up for the parade begins at 4:45, to register go to the Lions Club Booth on the square at the event. There will be prizes for best costume and decorated bikes and wagons. The Patriotic Pet Parade will be at 10:30 a.m., sign up is at https://franklinlionsclub.com/patriotic-pet-parade.

The Park at Harlinsdale is the prime spot for viewing the fireworks show in the Tractor Supply Co. Arena featuring music by the Nashville Yacht Club Band starting at 6pm. The show is sponsored by WAKM, and the City of Franklin. Friends of Franklin Parks. There will also be family games in the kids zone, including co****le, can jam, face painting, football toss, giant Jenga and kids crafts. Everyone can enter the contest to win the best star-spangled hat! And there will also be a Pilgrimage Tickets giveaway!

NEW THIS YEAR is an after-party at the Factory at Franklin benefitting Friends of Franklin Parks and Ellie G’s Dreamworld, Franklin’s first inclusive Playground to be built at the City’s new SouthEast Park off Carothers Parkway in Franklin. Details coming soon.

Bike Walk Franklin will have a dedicated bike parking area near the main barn and will also be distributing free bike lights for riders who need them heading home!

No alcohol is allowed to be brought into City Parks, concessions will be available including alcohol. Fireworks and sparklers are illegal within Franklin City limits and are strictly prohibited in City Parks. The grass is dry in the park and sparks or flames could easily start a fire.

For more information: franklintn.gov

Thank you to everyone who brought their vehicles to the Franklin Police Department's CarFit events this week. Many seniors in our community now have more peace of mind behind the wheel. Stay tuned for future CarFit announcements.

Get ready for adventure tonight (6/21) at our second "Movies in the Park" summer series! This time, we'll be at Pinkerton Park, featuring "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark!"

The movie starts at 8 PM or sunset, but the fun begins at 6 PM with games, music, and more! Smokey Dawggs & Cold Front Cart Ice Cream will be there selling their delicious treats.

This film is rated PG: Content may not be appropriate for all ages - please use parental discretion.

For more info, visit franklintn.gov/movies

New Summer Main Street Banners Feature Main Street Icons - Local Photographers Chosen for Artwork

As part of the new City Hall redevelopment project, the City’s Planning Department brought a nationally renowned urban retail/historic shopping district expert, Bob Gibbs to Franklin. He conducted a walking tour of Main Street with members of the Downtown Franklin Association and our Planning Department. Gibbs provided suggestions to enhance the experience for citizens and visitors, contributing to even more economic success for merchants, the district, and the City. One of the suggestions was to update the look and feel of the Main Street banners to reflect Franklin’s charm and character.

The new banners have been in place since January, with seasonal banners changing through the year. The new summer banners feature a Franklin Theatre photo from local photographer Trent Wallace, TrentonLeePhotography.com.

City Communications Social and Digital Media Producer Stephen Price took the photo of the Grays neon sign and building for the other banner.

Trent donated his image to the City and said, “It is an honor to be able to capture the charm and beauty of our hometown, where every street corner tells a story.”

Price said, “I am grateful to serve the City of Franklin daily-capturing events, city services, and everyday life in my favorite town!”

Local business owner John Bond of Twine was recruited to help design the banners and took the photos from the local photographers to the next level with a graphic design. "It is an honor to serve the community by providing services to all of the amazing businesses and organizations that make downtown Franklin the best main street in America,” said Bond.

The summer banners were installed June 21 along Main Street.

Good Morning, Franklin!

The Williamson County Public Library System is hosting its first-ever Library Card Design contest!

There are three categories based on age groups, so our local artists of all ages can participate. The design theme is Adventure Awaits at Your Library.

You can find the Official Rules and enter your designs by going to wcpltn.org.

Happy first day of summer from the Franklin Police Department. As dangerous temperatures continue to soar in our city, please remember to never leave your animal in a parked vehicle for any period of time, even if the windows are cracked. Keeping a furry friend in a hot car could lead to fatal heat stroke. You could also be cited by us or Animal Control. Thank you!