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State Announces Communities to Receive Community Development Block Grants

All Stories, Bedford, Franklin, Government, Grundy, Local, Moore, News, Top Stories, Warren / By Lucky Knott

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter recently approved $36.6 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), which will assist communities with infrastructure improvements, housing rehabilitations, and health and safety initiatives. Area Grant Recipients: Bell Buckle Sewer Rehabilitation $630,000 Coalmont Fire Station Project $537,590 Estill Springs Street Improvements …

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Sobriety Checkpoints set for Dec. 31 through Early Morning Jan. 1

All Stories, Franklin, Government, Local, News, Police, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office will conduct multi-agency Sobriety Checkpoints from Sunday, December 31, 2023, into the early morning of Monday, January 1, 2024. The Checkpoint or Checkpoints will be conducted between 6 PM and 3 AM. Locations can be Hwy 41-A and the Hwy 156 intersection, Hwy 127 (AEDC Rd.) at Monroe Floyd Rd., …

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Booze and Lose It Campain going on Now in Franklin County

All Stories, Crimes, Education, Franklin, Government, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to increase impaired driving enforcement now through January 1, 2024, surrounding the holiday season. The THSO’s statewide Booze It and Lose It campaign is part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over nationwide mobilization. During …

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World Atlas Names Eight Great Tennessee Winter Getaway Locations, including Two Area Cities

All Stories, Coffee, Entertainment, Franklin, Lifestyles, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Tennessee offers a unique winter experience with a variable climate from east to west throughout the state. In general, Tennessee winters are mild, with an average of 40 degrees, ideal for enjoying light flurries and cozying up with a cup of hot cocoa in hand. Plenty of winter activities make the small towns of Tennessee desirable destinations, such …

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Important Traffic Information for Saturday’s Decherd Christmas Parade

All Stories, Entertainment, Franklin, Government, Local, News, Police, Special Event, Top Stories, Travel / By Lucky Knott

The Decherd Christmas parade will take place on Saturday at 6:00 PM. The Decherd Police Department advises everyone that the parade route will start on Decherd Blvd. and Cumberland St. at the Franklin County Farmers Co-op. The parade will go down the Blvd. to Walgreens and turn left onto West Main Street. Then it will …

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Phone Scam at Work in Franklin County

All Stories, Franklin, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has received several calls about scammers using the department’s phone number to scam citizens. The scammer(s) are telling the intended victim that one of their family members is in jail and they can pay their bond with electronic payment. Please do not be fooled by these scammers. The Franklin County …

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Arrest made in Tullahoma Aggravated Arson Case

All Stories, Coffee, Crimes, Fire, Franklin, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

On November 9, 2023, at 1:13 a.m., Coffee County Communications Center notified the Tullahoma Fire Department of a smoke alarm activation at 131 Silver Street (East Gate Apartments) via an emergency page. Dispatch information further stated that an apartment door had been set on fire. Based on this information, Tullahoma Police and Coffee County EMS …

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Cowan Man on Probation Arrested on Drug Charges

All Stories, Crimes, Franklin, Local, News, Police, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

On November 28, 2023, Franklin County Investigators, Tennessee Probation and Parole Officers, and Cowan Police Department responded to the residence of John Keith Lawrence, who is on parole. In his parole certificate, he agreed to a warrantless search of his person, vehicle, property, or residence by any probation/parole officer or law enforcement officer at any …

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Christmas Concert at Motlow

All Stories, Bedford, Coffee, Education, Entertainment, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Local, Moore, News, Rutherford, Top Stories, Warren / By Lucky Knott

Start the Christmas season with the 2023 Motlow College Christmas Concert! Enjoy holiday favorites that spread the Christmas cheer for all to hear. All concerts take place in the Moore County Campus’s Eoff Hall Auditorium. – Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. (reception at 6 p.m.) – Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m. (reception at …

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Annual Christmas Parade is Saturday in Cowan

All Stories, Entertainment, Franklin, Government, Local, News, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The City of Cowan presents its 59th annual Christmas parade this Saturday, beginning at 1 p.m. The theme is “The Sweetness of Christmas.” The 2023 Grand Marshal is Virginia Sawyer.

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