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DAVID BALL AND PIONEER PLAYBOYS--The Franklin County Fair Board is pleased to announce that the musical talent for this year’s fair will be well-known country music artist, David Ball, performing along with duo Trees Leave inside the Southern Tennessee Agricultural Pavilion on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The fair will be held Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 18-21 at the fairgrounds.

Great Entertainment Set At Franklin County Fair

  Herald Chronicle
7/26/2010 3:29:23 PM

The Franklin County Fair is scheduled for Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 18-21. Mark these important dates as county fairs are well known for their outstanding family environment with fun events for all ages and this year’s fair promises to be no exception.

The Franklin County Fair Board is pleased to announce that the musical talent for this year’s fair will be well-known country music artist, David Ball, performing along with duo Trees Leave inside the Southern Tennessee Agricultural Pavilion on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m., immediately following the 2010 opening ceremonies. This is a free concert with the exception of...

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Great Entertainment Set At Franklin County Fair
7/26/2010 3:29:23 PM

The Franklin County Fair is scheduled for Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 18-21. Mark these important dates as county fairs are well known for their outstanding family environment with fun events for all ages and this year’s fair promises to be no exception.


Commissioners Hope Tax Increase Not On Table
7/22/2010 4:13:30 PM

The Franklin County Commission will have two special called meetings to be held July 29 and 30 at the Franklin County Annex to begin discussion for the 2010-2011 budget.

It’s not clear if the commission will need more time than the two...

Moore County Man Dies Following Fall From Bridge
7/20/2010 4:06:15 PM

Franklin County Sheriff’s Investigators said that a Moore County man died Monday afternoon after he jumped from Mansford Bridge Tims Ford Reservoir near the Broadview Community.

Sgt. Chris Guess stated that at approximately 2 p.m. on July...

Coalition Touts Drop In Student Tobacco, Alcohol Use
7/19/2010 3:45:32 PM

The Franklin County Prevention Coalition has received results of the 2009-2010 Tennessee State Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant student survey, which shows progress has been made in drug and alcohol use among Franklin County’s youth.

In...

Schools’ Cell Phone Policy Update Includes Fine
7/14/2010 11:12:34 AM

In hopes to further dissuade the use of cell phones in schools, Franklin County School Board has passed an updated version of the school system’s cell phone policy.

Prior to any changes to the policy, students caught with their cell phones during school...

Final Reading of Dress Code Passes
7/12/2010 4:31:50 PM

Students start back to school next month, and due to the changes made to the schools’ dress code, those at the middle and high school level are expected to have a more "uniformed" look.

After further discussion and amendments at the Franklin...

No Indictment In Deputy's Shooting
7/7/2010 11:04:01 AM

The Franklin County Grand Jury met in regular session on Tuesday, July 6 and came back with no true bill against Mr. Larry White of Hollywood, Fla. for the shooting death of Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Claiborne.

Tennessee Bureau...

Deputy Laid To Rest
6/24/2010 4:41:32 PM

A large number of police officers from southern Tennessee and northern Alabama attended funeral services for Franklin County deputy Mike Claiborne Wednesday at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

Motorcycle officers from Winchester Police...

Dress Code Policy Passes First Reading
6/21/2010 4:03:57 PM

Jeans and crew neck t-shirts were approved at the Franklin County School Board meeting Thursday, June 17, in addition to the Dress Code Policy presented at its work session earlier this month.

The school board had initially reviewed a...

Monteagle Kills Quarry Annexation
6/14/2010 1:36:55 PM

Before denying Tinsley Asphalt LLC’s proposal to annex property in Franklin County’s Greenhaw area, the city of Monteagle’s Planning Commission discussed, with a Tinsley representative, the subject of sales tax revenue.

That representative,...

Local Industry Bouncing Back
6/4/2010 10:16:13 AM

It's been over a year now since the great recession hit America’s landscape. Until now, industries here have been reporting reductions in workforce and labor.

Several companies here in Franklin County were willing to go on the record to...

Franklin County Day Care Closing After 38 Years
5/28/2010 10:12:10 AM

The Franklin County Day Care Center shut its doors for the final time on Friday, May 28 after several decades of outstanding service to our community. The Winchester Church of Christ, located next door to the facility, has purchased the property to be used for Mother’s Day...

Interstate Reopened
5/24/2010 4:45:48 PM

After construction crews worked long hours for three days, the Tennessee Department of Transportation opened the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 near the Coffee, Grundy County lines Saturday morning. According to Jennifer Flynn of the Chattanooga office of TDOT, the lanes...

Sinkhole Diverts I-24 Traffic
5/18/2010 10:30:30 AM

Updated: at 2:05 p.m.

Franklin County experienced more traffic than usual on Tuesday morning after a large sinkhole swallowed a chunk of I-24 near the Pelham, Winchester exit.

As a result, the eastbound...

Eligible for Flood Insurance?
5/10/2010 3:53:27 PM

After over two feet of rain fell in the Nashville area, many in Franklin County were left wondering, "what if?"

Franklin County was spared from the torrential downpour that killed more than twenty people and left several homeless.

Though rebuilding...

Gulf Coast Oil Spill
5/6/2010 11:36:06 AM

Get a first hand look at the attempt to maintain the giant oil spill in the gulf coast. Follow the action from beginning to end and see if this ecological catastrophe can be contained.

To view all the coverage
Grant Helps Saves Lives Fire Chief Says
5/3/2010 4:08:12 PM

Cowan Fire Department has been handing out smoke detectors as part of funding received from the Department Of Homeland Security for Fire Prevention and Safety Grant.

Cowan Firefighters will be going door to door in the city of Cowan giving...

Longtime Teacher Suspended
4/26/2010 4:03:34 PM

Mr. Alton Roger Jolley, Franklin County teacher, has been suspended without pay from his position at Franklin County High School.

The suspension is a result of an incident that occurred Thursday afternoon, April 15 while students waited outside the school...

Two Killed In Sewanee Car Fire
4/12/2010 4:56:32 PM

Franklin County Sheriff’s investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy of two bodies sent Saturday to the State Medical Examiners’ office.

The bodies were found on Highway 41A in Sewanee near the Sherwood turnoff by a deputy sheriff....

Two Officers Suspended Following K9’s Death
4/8/2010 3:54:13 PM

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a K-9 officer.

According to Decherd Police Chief Ross Peterson, Sheriff Tim Fuller has been asked to assign an investigator to handle the death of the Decherd Police...

 

REGIONAL NEWS


Winchester Honors Art Brown
7/26/2010 3:34:12 PM

At the conclusion of the Winchester Planning Commission’s recent meeting, State Planning Commissioner Art Brown announced it would be his last Winchester Planning meeting.

Though he is still working with other cities in Franklin County,...

Pets Suffer From Economic Downfall Too
7/22/2010 4:17:41 PM

There’s an ugly problem in Franklin County and it’s a real shame. Folks who can’t afford to feed their pets are simply dropping them off by the side of the road, hoping for the best. Some of them are truly remorseful and they leave a pile of food beside their pet before taking...

Motlow Students To Pay Higher Tuition Rates This Fall
7/15/2010 4:54:38 PM

Community college students, including those who attend Motlow College, will pay higher tuition rates this fall, according to Hilda Tunstill, vice president for business affairs at Motlow. Tuition increases for the 2010-2011 year were approved during the June meeting of the...

Huntland Woman Killed In Interstate Rollover
7/12/2010 4:32:34 PM

A 49-year-old Huntland mother died Friday afternoon when she was ejected from her vehicle on I-24.

According to a report by Tennessee Highway Patrol Sgt. Scott Matthews, around 6:45 p.m. Friday, Devonna Schaub, of Elora Road Huntland and...

Aggravated Child Abuse Charges Filed In Meth Case
7/1/2010 4:11:40 PM

An infant child was a passenger in a vehicle when its driver and other occupant were arrested on several charges Monday, one being aggravated child abuse.

According to a report issued by Decherd Patrolman Chase Sons, at the direction of...

Commission Pulls Plug On Retail Monies
6/24/2010 4:32:58 PM

Commissioners passed an amendment during its budget process when approving charitable funding, which amounts to one percent of the total county budget.

The amendment passed by a majority vote, 8-6, eliminates $3,000 appropriated to the...

Griffin's Animal Pick Up Services Stop July 2
6/17/2010 3:49:39 PM

Friday, July 2 will be the last day Griffin Industries trucks will pick-up any dead animals in Franklin and fifteen other middle Tennessee counties.

For over twenty-five years Griffin Industries has provided a service to Franklin County...

School Board Meeting Postponed
6/14/2010 1:38:50 PM

The Franklin County School Board did not end up holding its regular meeting on Thursday, June 10 as planned.

Only four members were present that night, and with lack of a quorum, the board was unable to conduct regular business. Items...

Banquet Raises Funds for Rebel Football, Monument
6/10/2010 3:53:28 PM

The Franklin County Quarterback Club is currently organizing a First Annual Hall of Fame Banquet to honor past Rebel Football players, and part of the proceeds from the event are set to go towards the constructing a Hall of Fame Monument.

Like...

Police Believe Shooting Is Gang Related
6/7/2010 3:34:06 PM

A drive by shooting at a Winchester residence could be gang related, Police Chief Dennis Young stated Monday morning.

According to the Chief at approximately 5:45 a.m. on May 30 multiple shots were fired into a house located at 900 block...

Huntland Board Ups Tax Rates
5/20/2010 2:09:44 PM

In hopes to improve the city’s income, the Huntland City Board voted to increase water bills and up the tax-rate next year.

At the board meeting Monday night, May 17, Mayor Terry May stated the board is following recent advice from the...

Break-In at Winchester Utilities' Warehouse
5/13/2010 3:34:37 PM

Sonny Elliott revealed Monday night at the Winchester Board of Public Utilities meeting that a theft had occurred at Winchester Utilities’ old power warehouse.

Elliott, Winchester Utilties Board member, addressed the situation stating...

Sewanee Baccalaureate and Commencement Events Set
5/10/2010 3:56:03 PM

The University of the South's 2009-10 academic year comes to a close May 14, 15, and 16 with three ceremonies marking graduation weekend at Sewanee. Commencement and Baccalaureate ceremonies will be held for approximately 350 students from the College of Arts and Sciences,...

Beer Permitted On Bear Trace Golf Course
4/29/2010 2:57:06 PM

In an effort to draw more people, beer sales will now be allowed at the Bear Trace Golf Course at Tims Ford after the Franklin County Beer Board recently agreed to pass the measure.

However, there was some confusion whether or not beer...

Nissan Touts Environmental Friendliness On Earth Day
4/22/2010 1:53:28 PM

Not only does the Nissan Powertrain Assembly Plant in Decherd care about making a quality product in their engines, they also care about the environment.

Just in time for Earth Day, the Decherd plant hosted a Recycling Expo.


 

LOCAL NEWS


Franklin County Man Charged With TennCare Fraud
7/26/2010 3:32:29 PM

A Franklin County man is charged with TennCare fraud for using the program to obtain prescription drugs, which he later sold.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced the arrest of Billy L. Hill, 38, of Tullahoma. The arrest was...

McWherter Works in Winchester
7/22/2010 4:19:38 PM

Mike McWherter, son of former Gov. Ned McWherter and Democratic nominee for governor, stopped in Winchester for a while on Tuesday, July 20 as part of his statewide "Mike Works!" tour.

After eating a hearty, country lunch and chatting...

Sheriffs Told To Weed Out Illegals
7/19/2010 3:44:38 PM

It’s the classic battle of state’s rights versus the federal government. Recently, Gov. Phil Bredesen signed an Immigration Bill under Republican pressure requiring local jailers to try and determine the immigration status of prisoners.

All...

Funeral Home Incident Lands One Person In Jail
7/15/2010 4:56:19 PM

An altercation broke out on July 8 when a man with a golf club allegedly struck a mourner in the parking lot of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

According to a police report, two juveniles were allegedly breaking glass on or near the funeral...

Estill Springs Recipient of Patriotic Employer Award
7/12/2010 4:34:43 PM

The Town of Estill Springs was recently honored with an ESGR Patriotic Employer Award for its support of the National Guard and Reserve forces.

City employee Jayson Yardley nominated the city to receive this honor. Yardley has worked...

Suspect Maces Local Bank Employee
7/1/2010 4:12:35 PM

The FBI has joined the search for a white male who maced and attempted to rob an employee of a local bank.

According to Decherd Police reports, Mary Brown had been to the main branch of Citizens Community Bank and had returned to the drive...

Murder Charge Filed Following Stabbing
6/28/2010 4:23:59 PM

A Fayetteville man is dead following a weekend altercation and another resident of that town is being held under a $250,000 bond on a variety of charges in connection with the case including homicide.

On Friday, Franklin County Sheriff’s...

After 40 Years Joe Guess Resigns
6/24/2010 4:32:06 PM

Joe Guess, who has been a part of the Franklin County School System for more than 40 years, resigned last week.

Though he retired in 2007, Guess had remained working on a part-time contracted basis as a supervisor of maintenance at Franklin...

Decherd Officially Annexes Blair Pond Road
6/17/2010 3:51:27 PM

The Decherd City Board met Monday, June 14, and passed the final reading of an ordinance annexing properties along Blair Pond Road by a majority vote.

Some of the properties being annexed into the city include Tinsley Asphalt’s Decherd...

Councilman Still Unhappy With Winchester’s Budget
6/14/2010 1:37:58 PM

The Winchester City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance regarding the 2010-2011 proposed budget at its meeting Tuesday, June 8.

But it did not pass without opposing remarks from Councilman Cheyne Stewart, who remains in...

TDA Offers Funding for Agriculture Learning Center
6/10/2010 1:24:09 PM

Commissioner Ken Givens with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced at the Franklin County School Board work session Thursday, June 3, that grant funds are available to schools interested in developing an agricultural learning center on their campus.


Exceptional Youth Showcased By British Network
6/7/2010 3:30:43 PM

She may not be as recognized on this side of the pond, but to folks in the UK, Myleene Klass is as famous as they come. Just this past week, Klass was in Franklin County doing a British television program on Franklin County’s own Bunny Hawkersmith and several students in his...

Area Citizens Pause To Remember Nation's Fallen
6/3/2010 4:32:28 PM

Monday morning, May 31, friends, relatives and comrades gathered at Franklin Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum to spend a few quality minutes remembering the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in wars gone by and in current conflicts around the world.


Ku Klux Klan Approaches Estill Springs For Event
5/24/2010 4:43:28 PM

Estill Springs City Hall has been contacted by the North Georgia White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan to organize an event at Estill’s city park.

There are no reservations for the public park, the city stated.


Animal Removal: Deceased
5/20/2010 2:07:12 PM

Earlier last week it was announced Griffin Industries, who’s responsible for dead animal removal for the Franklin County area, would no longer be providing the service.

As a result, Franklin County farmers will now be required to dispose...

School Board Approves One-Time Bonuses
5/17/2010 4:29:30 PM

The Franklin County School Board met Thursday night, May 13 and approved a one-time bonus to be added to school systems employees’ paychecks early next year.

A motion to use $400,000 of the anticipated general-purpose funds leftover from...

Swafford To Represent Former Educator
5/14/2010 11:36:58 AM

As expected, former Franklin County High School teacher Alton Roger Jolley pleaded "not guilty" in general sessions court on Friday though Jolley was not in court himself.

Representing Jolley will be Clinton Swafford of the law office,...

Jolley to Plead Not Guilty
5/13/2010 3:52:20 PM

Former Franklin County High School teacher, Alton Roger Jolley,...

Franklin County Citizens Helping Flood Victims
5/6/2010 4:40:47 PM

The state of Tennessee is well know as being always ready to lend a helping hand any time our neighbors are hurting or in need. And Franklin County was right on task this week, collecting cases of water, toiletries and supplies for the flood victims in Hickman County and other...

Small Turnout For Primary Season
5/4/2010 10:15:39 PM

As a handful of voters, 20 percent of the electorate to be exact, went to the polls Tuesday, several seats were up for grabs including register of deeds and spots on the county commission.

With no general election opponent, Lydia Curtis...

In Close Votes, Commission Thinks Of Voters
4/22/2010 1:54:14 PM

Political winds were blowing at Monday night’s County Commission meeting as several members declined to vote in favor of additional funding for charitable organizations and a road project that could lead to a tax hike.

With early voting...

Three School Board Candidates Unopposed
4/5/2010 5:17:18 PM

Three of the five candidates running for Franklin County School Board can rest easy now that the qualification deadline for the County General Election has passed.

"Because the last day to turn in qualifying papers to run in the election...

Unclear Whether County Will Make Cuts or Increase Taxes
3/8/2010 4:28:13 PM

It’s still too early to tell how Franklin County’s budget will look, but Franklin County Finance Director Andrea Smith warns it will be very tight.

With not enough data coming in, Franklin County Mayor Richard Stewart says it’s unclear...

County Benefits From Federal Funding
2/22/2010 3:00:11 PM

Franklin County has been the beneficiary of several million dollars in federal funding from the government’s $787 billion stimulus plan.

The Economic Recovery Act was launched as one of the largest stimulus plans to help get the country...


SPORTS
Take-A-Kid Fishing Rodeo
7/1/2010 4:09:07 PM

Do you have an extra $10? How about $20? In a little over a week you will be able to invest that ten or twenty dollars in a special time at Tims Ford Bass Club on Tims Ford Lake. The 2010 Take-A-Kid Fishing Rodeo is scheduled to kick things off at 6 a.m. July 10, and spending...

Insell New Rebelette Coach
6/17/2010 3:53:42 PM

New Rebelette head basketball coach Tom Insell addressed a press conference Thursday morning, June 17 at Franklin County High School and wasted no time explaining that his current plans for the 2010-2011 Rebelette basketball season include the real possibility of making it...

Estill Springs, Alto Capture Babe Ruth Wins
6/10/2010 3:58:25 PM

Tuesday night, June 8, Estill Springs defeated Huntland 9-6 and Alto pulled off a fifth inning comeback, defeating Winchester 15-11.

Estill Springs 9; Huntland 6


Local Team Captures Chronicle Classic
6/7/2010 3:32:54 PM

In between a few thunderstorms and afternoon showers the 28th Herald Chronicle 2010 Softball Tournament came to a conclusion Sunday night, June 6, around 8:45 p.m., and standing atop one of the leader boards was a local softball squad, ABC Dental, who finished in first place...

Winchester Little League Selected By Chevy
5/28/2010 10:08:48 AM

Winchester Little League was selected to be a participant in the 2010 Chevy Youth Baseball Program. The Chevy Youth Baseball Program is an annual program sponsored nationwide by the General Motors Corporation and sponsored locally by Russell Barnett Chevrolet. Russell Barnett,...

Rebel Hall of Fame To Be Inaugurated
5/6/2010 4:42:57 PM

On Monday, May 3, 2010, the newly elected board members of the Franklin County Quarterback Club announced the names of the members of the inaugural Franklin County High School Football Hall of Fame. The nomination committee submitted 15 names of former Franklin County football...

 




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