Planet Fitness has officially opened its doors in the heart of the community, bringing not only a new space for health and wellness but also a spirit of generosity. As part of its Red Ribbon Cutting celebration, the gym donated $1,000 to the Coordinated School Health Program for the local school district, offering a contribution aimed at supporting student well-being and promoting healthier lifestyles across area schools.               Accepting the donation at the establishm

Horatio Alger Scholarship Applications Open December 1

FCHS Honors Former Record-Setting Running Back Preston Wooten

The Franklin County Board of Education held their regular session monthly meeting earlier this month at the Franklin County Board of Education building.  Highlights of the meeting included public input from a concerned community member regarding books in the library and policy language revisions and additions.                Franklin County resident and published children’s author Christina Soontornvat attended the meeting, offering public input regarding the books that had b

The Franklin County Public Library honored a piece of history last week as they hosted their annual Trail of Tears event.  Starting at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, community residents were invited to the Old Cowan Road Park to participate in a ceremony, walk a small portion of the Trail of Tears route, indulge in a traditional Indigenous dish, and learn about the history of the Cherokee people from a local guest speaker.                The event began at the Old Cowan Road Park wh

Franklin County Education Foundation for Excellence hosts the Annual Game Changer Fundraiser

The Franklin County School Board of Education held their monthly meeting on October 13 th , covering old and new business that included an update from the Coordinated School Health Program and a resolution request from Franklin County Mayor Chris Guess regarding the transference of the supervision of the Franklin County Prevention Coalition.             Regarding the supervision of the coalition, the nonprofit organization has been overseen by the Franklin County Board of Edu

Keep Tennessee Beautiful Scholarship Application Now Open

Sewanee Friends of the Library to Host Talk on Censorship and the Right to Read

On September 18th, the Franklin County High School Landscaping and Turf Management Class brought fresh energy and curb appeal to the...

On September 5th, the Franklin County Mayor’s Office officially presented the Franklin County 4-H Club with a generous donation—a 2025...

Franklin County High School welcomed distinguished international guests last month as representatives from the Japanese Institute of...

The Franklin County Board of Education held their monthly meeting last Monday night.  Highlights of the meeting included the continuation...

On August 29, the Franklin County Prevention Coalition hosted a community event at the Franklin County Annex Building in recognition of...

It was a morning filled with generosity and community spirit as United Way hosted its annual Stuff the Bus event just outside Walmart...

Free “Back-to-School Pool Party” Set for July 24

Franklin County Schools has been awarded a $50,000 Perkins Reserve Grant.

Franklin County Schools has opened online enrollment for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year.

Winchester, TN – The Franklin County School District and the City of Winchester are teaming up to host a Back to School Block Party ...

Downtown Winchester is partnering with Franklin County School District to host a fun filled Back to School Block Party!