May 20, 2026
News
National Day of Prayer, TN 250 unite
The National Day of Prayer took a unique twist on May 7 with the event being included as part of Franklin County’s celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Former teacher indicted for sexual battery
A former Franklin County High School teacher remains in jail after being indicted by a grand jury on charges of sexual battery by an authority figure and solicitation of a minor, according to Circuit Court records.
DES bomb threat deemed non-credible
The School System is reassuring the public that, despite a May 7 bomb threat at Decherd Elementary School that turned out to be non-credible, all proper precautions were followed to ensure safety.
Arrests
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)
AEDC at 75: Truman dedicates Center
In celebration of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex’s 75 years of operation, Lakeway Publishers Inc. is presenting a deep dive into the history of the military institution this year.
Jack Daniel’s Donates to Habitat for Humanity
Jack Daniel’s Donates to Habitat for Humanity
King, Stines return to commission
After an absence away from the political scene, former County Commissioners Greg King and Chuck Stines will soon be back at their old jobs.
FC to celebrate nation’s 250
Franklin County is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with a special event today that coincides with the National Day of Prayer.
Arrests
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following information on arrests made by state and local authorities is taken from Franklin County Jail intake reports.)
Ascend wins Diamond Award
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has won a coveted Diamond Award from America’s Credit Unions in the “Member or Trade Communications” category for its Possibilities newsletter.