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 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

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 Winchester Noon Rotary Club held their weekly meeting last Tuesday with Franklin County Sheriff Tim Fuller spotlighting as the guest...

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

Winchester Mayor Sean Crabtree held the 2 nd  Annual State of the City Address on August 28th at the Franklin County High School...

Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Arrives Aug 14–18

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

The Franklin County Commission approved the 2026 fiscal year budget last Monday, delivering welcome news to residents: the spending plan...

Federal agency opens nominations for farm committee positions that influence local program implementation FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tennessee —...

12th District Attorney General to join Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee BLEDSOE, FRANKLIN, GRUNDY,...

Approximately 200 people gathered in Franklin County to take part in the nationwide 'No Kings' protest, standing in opposition to recent...

WINCHESTER, Tennessee — In a rare display of fiscal harmony, Winchester city leaders pulled off what many communities only dream about: a...

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. – The Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corporation (TAEDC) announces that Executive Director Winston Brooks will be ...

With Huntland Alderman Rhett Pearson's resignation, the Board of Mayor and Alderman now has a vacancy. The Board can appoint an...

A new bill in Tennessee proposes lowering the school bus driver age from 25 to 21. This amendment to Tennessee law aims to increase the...