Plans for a brand new residential subdivision in Franklin will move forward after the town board of aldermen approved a special-use permit for Scenic Ridge Properties.

As allegations of police brutality continue to dominate the news all across the country, many law enforcement agencies have turned to body cameras as a possible solution.

As the demand for services continues to grow, Franklin will begin its search for a full-time fire chief to run the Franklin Fire Department.

Franklin will soon be joining other communities around the world who are incorporating a love for reading with a love of the outdoors.

Everyone was a bit surprised on Nov. 3 when the election results came out in Franklin — even the candidates who were elected.

Young people growing up in a small town usually have one main goal — to get out.

Lowell Monteith is tired of hearing “No.” It seems like everywhere he turns for help, the answer is always the same.

The Franklin Board of Aldermen will soon have some new blood leading the town into the future.

Franklin beat out 47 other small towns this year for the title of “2015 Top Small Town” in Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. 

Thanks to some fortunate happenstance and a lot of hard work from the staff at the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee, a piece of property in downtown Franklin will go from being a potential environmental nightmare to a model example of restoration and redevelopment. 

“We wanted to improve the area, but we didn’t think the opportunity would be available so quickly,” said LTLT Executive Director Sharon Taylor. “But our organization is in a perfect position to take the title of that property and it’s a win-win for everyone.”