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‘To teach the next generation’: A former schoolhouse for Black children finds a new home in Franklin
A historic schoolhouse for Black children was relocated from its original site in the tiny rural community of Duplex, Tenn. It now sits in the middle of downtown Franklin. It’s part of an effort by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County to restore the school.
Franklin Alderman Gabrielle Hanson resigns before vote to censure her
Franklin Alderman Gabrielle Hanson has resigned from her position before the board could vote on whether to censure her.
Incumbent Franklin Mayor Ken Moore wins re-election in a landslide over Nazi-affiliated Alderman Gabrielle Hanson
Franklin’s incumbent mayor, Ken Moore, has won re-election in a landslide victory over the scandal-plagued Alderman Gabrielle Hanson.
Controversial Franklin leader escapes censure after violating city’s ethics code
The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen has decided not to censure controversial alderman and mayoral candidate Gabrielle Hanson for violating the city’s ethics code.
‘We should get back to civil discourse’: Williamson County PAC looks to ease tensions between polarized parties
A new political action campaign started in Williamson County this month, Coalition for Common Sense TN. Its goal is to increase voter turnout and education, and promote leaders who support the community.
Franklin Ethics Commission recommends censuring Alderman Gabrielle Hanson over Juneteenth controversy
The Franklin Ethics Commission unanimously determined that Alderman Gabrielle Hanson had violated two provisions of the city’s ethics code.
After spreading misinformation about the Covenant school shooting, a Franklin elected official won’t face ethics investigation
A Franklin alderman who’s drawn backlash for spreading misinformation about the Covenant School shooting will not be investigated by the city’s ethics committee.
Covenant School parents call on a Franklin alderman to resign for spreading misinformation about the school shooting
Covenant School parents are asking the Franklin Board of Aldermen to unseat one of their own, after she spread misinformation about the shooting at the school in March.
Listen: As Nashville’s rents rise, this mother of 2 considers drastic options
What’s it like to hunt for an apartment right now? A mother in Franklin has documented her efforts.
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