Listen The city of Franklin, Tennessee has voted to support a project that would put African American history markers around a Confederate statue in its town square. City leaders say they believe adding to, rather than tearing down the monument, will satisfy everyone. But, some residents are pushing back.
In Franklin, Growing Support For African-American Historic Markers Next To Confederate Monument
Listen There’s a battle in Franklin over the city’s most prominent Confederate monument. Unlike places where statues have been taken down, a coalition of local faith leaders and historical societies has proposed adding new markers to be placed next to the monument that would detail the area’s African-American history. But one group is still strongly […]
Tennessee Cities Recount Population, In Hopes Of Landing More State Dollars
More than a dozen Tennessee cities are trying to get a better count of their populations. The state of Tennessee shares revenue with its cities, based on their population. More people equals more money.
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