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2 hrs ago | The Tennessean Nashville News

Franklin says Monticello sewer project too far along to get federal help

Millions in federal stimulus dollars will be coming to Franklin for water and sewer projects, but none is earmarked for the $1.32 million sewer project in the Monticello subdivision.

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6 hrs ago | The Tennessean Nashville News

War veteran to receive Franklin High diploma

When Harry Sanders was a freshman, Franklin High School was the largest building he had ever been in.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Tennessean

Buddy Jewell to join orphan vigil today in Franklin

FRANKLIN - Country star Buddy Jewell of Nolensville will join Stella Parton and Adam Gregory in a candlelight vigil this afternoon to raise awareness of World Orphans Day and support fundraising efforts through The Stars Foundation.

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The Tennessean

EPA seeks settlement with homebuilder for Brentwood, Franklin violations

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the state of Tennessee are proposing a settlement with a builder of high-end homes in suburban Nashville for failing to obtain the proper storm water discharge permits at several projects in Williamson County.

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The Tennessean Nashville News

Williamson County chefs take four-star food to the streets

In Los Angeles, hungry folks stand in 45-minute-long lines to buy $2 tacos from trucks.

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WMC

Tennessee Trails routes travelers to lesser known

Tennessee tourists and locals alike know to visit Graceland, Dollywood and the Ryman theater, but what about the authentic etouffee at Papa Boudreaux's Cajun Cafe in Santa Fe, or the blood-stained floors of the Lotz House, which once served as a Civil War hospital in Franklin? These and many other lesser-known sites will be highlighted through the ...

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Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Tennessean

Tea party rally fights health reform

Conservative protesters filled an area around the east side of the Tennessee State Capitol on Saturday afternoon, saying they were putting politicians on notice that they had better shape up or face being voted out of office in 2010.

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The Tennessean Nashville News

New history-filled trail starts in Franklin

Gov. Phil Bredesen on Tuesday visited the Public Square to announce the launch of Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways with the debut of the Old Tennessee Trail.

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Fri Nov 06, 2009

Tennessean.com

Grassland: Franklin High celebrates veterans, centennial

Help honor our community's veterans at a special veterans recognition ceremony hosted by Franklin High School in conjunction with its 100th anniversary celebration.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Williamson Herald

Heroes in our midst: Four Franklin veterans recall their wartime experiences

Four veterans who never served together gathered around a table in the sunroom at NHC Place in Cool Springs where they live, to discuss their experiences in World War II and Korea.

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Williamson Herald

Franklin's Hot Spot Coffee expands, new menus

Franklin's popular Hot Spot Coffee, on Hwy. 96 West near the corner of Downs Boulevard, has instituted a few big changes.

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Tennessean.com

Some Franklin homeowners to pay for sewer

Boyd Mill Avenue homeowner Jimmy Dee Bennett Jr. has his mind made up about the prospects of a new sewer line coming to his neighborhood.

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The Tennessean Nashville News

Driver sues city of Franklin over mishap with fire truck

The city of Franklin is being sued by a woman who was injured when her car was struck by a fire truck.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Tennessean.com

Franklin water, sewer projects get federal funds

Franklin will get $5.65 million in federal money and low-interest loans to repair longstanding leaks in the city's water reservoir and extend more city sewer service, among other projects.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

WSMV-TV Nashville

Governor To Announce Franklin Tourism Initiative

The governor is expected to announce a large-scale tourism initiative on Tuesday afternoon.

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The Tennessean Nashville News

Take a Bow: Co-workers help Franklin family

For the Franklin father of three, who has spent the past 61 2 months hospitalized with Guillain-Barre Syndrome - an autoimmune disorder that affects the nervous system - just being able to finally walk through his own front door is quite an accomplishment.

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The Robertson County Times

Man charged with 9th DUI in Franklin

A Gallatin man has been charged with his ninth drunk driving offense. Police said Timothy L. Morton, 49, is being held at the Williamson County jail on $35,000 bail.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

The Leaf-Chronicle

Civil War-era chairs featured at Polk Home

COLUMBIA, Tenn. - The chairs created by a Williamson County slave are believed to have enabled him to buy his freedom prior to the Civil War and were so well constructed they have lasted 150-160 years.

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Williamson Herald

Youth, Junior Orchestras to perform Nov. 8

The Williamson County Youth & Junior Orchestra Concert will present its first concert of the season on Sunday, Nov.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

The Tennessean Nashville News

Judge chides Franklin officers who held suspect without arrest warrant

A Williamson County judge last week warned Franklin detectives that the next time they pull a suspect out of bed, put him in a patrol car and keep him at the police station for several hours, they "should get an arrest warrant." Despite that, General Sessions Judge Al Nations still found probable cause to send charges against Barry Durene Harris to ...

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