The weather may have changed the venue, but the momentum still ran strong as the Franklin County Republican Party hosted their annual Scott DesJarlais Bonfire Night at the Franklin County Annex Building last Thursday evening.  The event, usually hosted at the Davis farm located on Tims Ford Lake, welcomed over 200 people as the party members gathered to hear from special guest speakers, enjoy a meal and fellowship together.  Special guest speakers included Tennessee GOP State

Decherd Updates Social Media Policy Following Employee Controversy

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Franklin County Committee Reviews Ambulance Delays, Seeks Solutions to Improve Emergency Response Times

The Franklin County Democratic Party joined communities across the nation earlier this month in continuing the momentum of the ongoing “No Kings” protest movement. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the group hosted a local rally in the parking lot across from the Franklin County Board of Education Building, drawing more than 100 residents from Franklin County and neighboring areas. Attendees gathered to express concerns over executive policies and the direction of the current adm

A tidal wave of red flooded the grounds at the Red Roof Pavilion last Tuesday night to honor the life of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.  According to drone footage, close to 500 people gathered together on what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday.  The event was part of a bigger movement that has been happening throughout the nation since the assassination of the activist on September 10 th  of this year.  The evening included musical entertainment, special gu

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

Winchester Police Captain Promoted to Deputy Chief

Community Spotlight: Chad Moyer – Winchester Fire Department

Franklin County Moves to Take Over Management of Prevention Coalition

United States Senator Bill Hagerty made a stop in Franklin County last week during the tour he’s been hosting around the state of...

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Arrives Aug 14–18

Decherd Wins $300K Parks-and-Rec Grant

Franklin County Heads to the Polls on August 7

A candidate forum was held on July 17th at the Red Roof Pavilion, giving Franklin County residents an opportunity to meet with and ask...

Early Voting Opens Friday for August 8 Municipal Election

The Decherd Board of Mayor and Aldermen has voted to dismiss City Administrator Rob Bennett, citing concerns over professionalism and job performance.

Small businesses across Tennessee will have a unique opportunity this fall to take part in the nationally acclaimed Destination Business...

The Franklin County GOP Republican Women hosted their annual ice cream social last Thursday evening at the Red Roof Pavilion in...

Inmates at the Franklin County Jail have been hard at work cultivating a thriving garden within the facility’s secure perimeter, yielding...