Volunteers beautify Franklin’s Women’s History Park

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Tuesday, 08/07/2025

On June 26, the Folk Heritage Association/Women’s History Trail completed the final stages to beautify the town’s Women’s History Park.

In March 2024, FHAMC and the Town of Franklin opened the park.

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No county property for proposed Franklin Social District

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Wednesday, 29/11/2023

Without discussion or stated reasoning, Macon County commissioners decided not to allow Franklin to use county property for its proposed social district. 

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