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Rep. Mark Green, congressman for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, will host his fourth annual Service Academy Day at Franklin High School on Sept. 10.
Williamson County Schools hosted a ceremony Thursday at Franklin High School celebrating Executive Director of Secondary Schools Willie Dickerson’s 50 years of service to the district.
Mondays became a welcome day last school year. The dreaded beginning of the week for many meant another celebrated platform to highlight local student-athletes on my end.
BRENTWOOD — Recent Ravenwood High School graduate and multisport standout Kaylen Thomas was one of four young females recognized by the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Members of the Alpha Beta Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently made a $1,000 donation to the New Hope Academy scholarship fund.
Williamson County Schools hosted a ceremony Thursday at Franklin High School celebrating Executive Director of Secondary Schools Willie Dickerson’s 50 years of service to the district.
Williamson County Schools hosted a ceremony Thursday at Franklin High School celebrating Executive Director of Secondary Schools Willie Dickerson’s 50 years of service to the district.
The Downtown Franklin Rotary Club (DFRC) is seeking teams for its new Rollick & Roll Community Field Day, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Fieldstone Park.
Thought for the week: To the extent you judge others, so, too, will you be judged. So, you must, to the best of your ability, refrain from judgmental thought and words.
It’s not unusual to run across unusual people and unusual happenings around schools and colleges. Maybe someone should do some research and write a dissertation on the topic. I could give them a number of examples.
To apply for the Franklin Fire Department's Citizens' Fire Academy, go to www.franklintn.gov/CFA.
To apply for the Franklin Fire Department's Citizens' Fire Academy, go to www.franklintn.gov/CFA.
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Franklin Fire Department’s Citizens’ Fire Academy will return next month.
Established in 2007, the eight-week course allows participants to experience firsthand what it’s like to be a firefighter.
During the program, which will begin Sept. 1, participants will complete several hands-on training evolutions to gain a better understanding of fire department operations and emergency response. Topics will include firefighting turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), vehicle extrication, CPR, search and rescue, hose operations, aerial apparatus operations, live firefighting and more.
The free program is open to those who live or work in Franklin. Participants must be at least 21 years of age and commit to attending seven of the eight classes. The group will meet on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. at the Franklin Fire Training Center at 419 Century Court, with complimentary dinner provided from 5:30-6 p.m.
To apply, go to www.franklintn.gov/CFA. Call or email Captain David Kolak with questions at (615) 791-3270 or davidk@franklintn.gov.
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