Franklin County.
county in Tennessee, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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Harrietstown hosted the Franklin County budget meeting, with Kissane serving as County Manager and Tupper Lake having a specific tax rate.Some support1 report
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County officials in Franklin County are utilizing educational resources provided by Arkansas State University.Some support1 report
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A farm in Franklin County released mink on October 18, 2026.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Food Lion has two stores located in Franklin County.Some support1 report
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Franklin, Sarasota, and Flagler counties provided aid to Walton County, involving emergency management directors.Some support1 report
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Measles and rubella outbreaks are reported in Franklin and Lancaster Counties, with the CDC providing data on rubella elimination.Some support1 report
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Storm effects impacted Franklin County near the Apalachicola River, leading to flooding in East Point, with Smith commenting on the situation.Some support1 report
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A tornado struck Franklin County on October 10, 2026, during landfall.Some support2 reports
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The Washington DNR is seeking funding to reduce its reliance on timber harvesting in Franklin County.Some support1 report
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Ohio EMA is applying disaster recovery center locations to Hamilton and Franklin Counties and opening a recovery center in Roseville.Some support1 report
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Jennifer Brunner served as a judge in Franklin County on July 21, 2026.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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A committee member was reported to be serving at Knox County Schools.Some support1 report
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Raleigh Water is currently purchasing water from Falls Lake, which serves as the primary source, to supply both Fuquay-Varina and Franklin County.Some support1 report
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County board in Franklin County, Iowa, discussed local infrastructure projects.Some support2 reports
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Franklin County is funding the reconstruction of a pier dedicated to John Gorrie on the Apalachicola River, while John Solomon serves as the TDC director for the county.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Office actions are being compared against a precedent set by Andrew Ginther.Some support1 report
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Confirmed tornado damage was reported in Franklin County on August 27, 2026.Some support2 reports
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The Department of Justice sued Franklin County after the county implemented a new arrest rule.Some support2 reports
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Local officials in Franklin County discussed and recommended a millage rollback based on inflation.Some support1 report
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Elizabeth Brown represents Franklin County shelter providers as the Columbus City Council must fund the county shelter board.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Signing events were held at Forest Park on July 1, 2026, involving Franklin County.Some support1 report
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Peter J. Stein was elected as a delegate representing Franklin County.Some support1 report
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Columbus State Community College is seeking a tax levy to benefit residents of Franklin County.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Franklin and Fairfield Counties are involved in property tax discussions, and Trent Martin is noted as being from Grove City in Franklin County.Some support1 report
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A wildfire started near Colfax and is affecting multiple counties, including Franklin, Whitman, and Perry.Some support1 report
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An amateur radio club is operating within the borders of Franklin County, utilizing its capabilities in the US.Some support1 report
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A confirmed tornado touched down in Franklin County, Tennessee, on June 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service is scheduled to survey damage in Florence, near Aurora, and in Franklin County.Some support2 reports
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DHS sent emails to the county board of Franklin County on June 12th.Some support1 report
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Opioid overdose deaths are being tracked in Franklin County, Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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Around Franklin County this week
News at the entities that move Franklin County most-
John Solomon StructuralThe FBI examined allegations surrounding Hunter Biden and Ukraine, while John Solomon joined Sean Hannity to discuss documents.Moves Franklin County
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Columbus City Council StructuralPetrik opposes proposed election changes during a Columbus City Council discussion involving neighborhood concerns.Moves Franklin County
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Ohio StructuralAbdul El-Sayed is a senatorial candidate in Ohio, coinciding with political rhetoric targeting H1B workers at Microsoft.Moves Franklin County
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Walmart TransactionalConsumers are favoring value over premium branding, driving success for Walmart's Sam's Club internationally.Moves Franklin County
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Arkansas StructuralPBS correspondent Sarah Varney covers abortion bans in Idaho and Arkansas, while Abby Nichols travels to Seattle for an abortion.Moves Franklin County
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Smith StructuralSmith argues that Democrats underestimated the true cost of inflation.Moves Franklin County
Connections
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Walmart Transactional
Walmart plans a $1.3 billion investment in a fulfillment center located within Franklin County.
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Kissane Structural
Kissane serves in the formal administrative capacity of County Manager for Franklin County.
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John Solomon Structural
John Solomon serves as the appointed director for the county's operational body.
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Columbus City Council Structural
The Columbus City Council has a mandatory requirement to fund the operations of the Franklin County shelter board.
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Smith Structural
Smith holds the official position of Sheriff for Franklin County.
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Courtney Long Structural
Courtney Long served in a functional capacity as Commission Chair for Franklin County.
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Ohio Structural
Ohio's regulatory bodies apply jurisdictionally to Franklin County, which is located within the state.
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Greenfield Structural
Greenfield is administratively located within Franklin County.
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Georgia Shared context
Franklin County is geographically located within the borders of the state of Georgia.
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Bobby Martin Transactional
A submitted school millage paperwork to the county board of Franklin County.
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Mark Green Structural
Mark Green is involved in updating county commissioners regarding a housing project in Franklin County.
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Arkansas Structural
The state exercises planning and regulatory authority within the geographic jurisdiction of the county.
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Josh Smith Structural
Josh Smith interacted with Franklin County authority regarding millage rates.
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Walton County Transactional
Franklin County provided aid to Walton County.
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department Operational
A government department initiated a lawsuit against the county over a new local arrest rule.
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Shannon Hardin Shared context
Shannon Hardin is involved in discussions regarding revenue issues within Franklin County.
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National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service tracks and surveys weather-related events and damage within Franklin County.
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Duke Energy Shared context
Duke Energy operates within Franklin County, where power outages may occur during storms.
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Reynoldsburg Shared context
Reynoldsburg is a locality situated within the administrative boundaries and geographic context of Franklin County.
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DHS Structural
DHS maintains an administrative relationship with Franklin County by communicating with the county board.
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Durham Transactional
A supplier based in the Durham area sells water to Franklin County.
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Lancaster County Mentioned together
Both Franklin County and Lancaster County were reported to be experiencing measles outbreaks.
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Arkansas State University Structural
County officials in Franklin County utilize educational qualifications obtained from Arkansas State University.
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Columbus State Community College Structural
Columbus State Community College seeks a tax levy from Franklin County to benefit county residents.
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Elizabeth Brown Operational
Elizabeth Brown acts as a representative for shelter providers operating within Franklin County.
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Apalachicola River Shared context
Franklin County is involved in pier reconstruction and is impacted by storm effects near the Apalachicola River.
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Pasco Shared context
Both Franklin County and Pasco are mentioned as being near an area affected by a fire.
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Massachusetts Shared context
Franklin County is a geographic subdivision within Massachusetts, whose residents interact with state programs.
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John F. Kennedy Shared context
The county was last administratively reassessed in 1961, providing a potential historical context for the relationship.
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Appalachian Power Shared context
Appalachian Power operates within the jurisdiction of Franklin County, as evidenced by reported service outages.
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Food Lion Shared context
Food Lion operates within the geographical boundaries of Franklin County.
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Sugarloaf Shared context
The location of Sugarloaf is within the geographical context of Franklin County, specifically along Route 27.
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company Shared context
The company operates within the geographical context of Franklin County.
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Bernardston Shared context
Bernardston is a locality within the larger administrative area of Franklin County.
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Big Bend Shared context
Officials were observed assessing damage within the geographic context of Big Bend.
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Ron DeSantis Shared context
Governor DeSantis addressed damage within the jurisdiction of Franklin County.
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Brown Shared context
Brown cast an early ballot while located in Franklin County.
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Lawrenceburg Shared context
Lawrenceburg is a location situated within the geographic and administrative boundaries of Franklin County.
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Bryan King Shared context
Bryan King criticized the prison location situated within Franklin County.
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Braun Shared context
Braun operates within the geographic jurisdiction of Franklin County.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
10 events- Harrietstown hosted the Franklin County budget meeting, with Kissane serving as County Manager and Tupper Lake having a specific tax rate.
- County officials in Franklin County are utilizing educational resources provided by Arkansas State University.
- A farm in Franklin County released mink on October 18, 2026.
- Food Lion has two stores located in Franklin County.
- Franklin, Sarasota, and Flagler counties provided aid to Walton County, involving emergency management directors.
- Measles and rubella outbreaks are reported in Franklin and Lancaster Counties, with the CDC providing data on rubella elimination.
- Storm effects impacted Franklin County near the Apalachicola River, leading to flooding in East Point, with Smith commenting on the situation.
- A tornado struck Franklin County on October 10, 2026, during landfall.
- The Washington DNR is seeking funding to reduce its reliance on timber harvesting in Franklin County.
- Ohio EMA is applying disaster recovery center locations to Hamilton and Franklin Counties and opening a recovery center in Roseville.
September 2026
4 events- A committee member was reported to be serving at Knox County Schools.
- Raleigh Water is currently purchasing water from Falls Lake, which serves as the primary source, to supply both Fuquay-Varina and Franklin County.
- County board in Franklin County, Iowa, discussed local infrastructure projects.
- Office actions are being compared against a precedent set by Andrew Ginther.
August 2026
5 events- Franklin County is funding the reconstruction of a pier dedicated to John Gorrie on the Apalachicola River, while John Solomon serves as the TDC director for the county.
- Confirmed tornado damage was reported in Franklin County on August 27, 2026.
- The Department of Justice sued Franklin County after the county implemented a new arrest rule.
- Local officials in Franklin County discussed and recommended a millage rollback based on inflation.
- Elizabeth Brown represents Franklin County shelter providers as the Columbus City Council must fund the county shelter board.
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July 2026
7 events- Jennifer Brunner served as a judge in Franklin County on July 21, 2026.
- Signing events were held at Forest Park on July 1, 2026, involving Franklin County.
- Peter J. Stein was elected as a delegate representing Franklin County.
- Columbus State Community College is seeking a tax levy to benefit residents of Franklin County.
- Franklin and Fairfield Counties are involved in property tax discussions, and Trent Martin is noted as being from Grove City in Franklin County.
- A wildfire started near Colfax and is affecting multiple counties, including Franklin, Whitman, and Perry.
- An amateur radio club is operating within the borders of Franklin County, utilizing its capabilities in the US.
June 2026
4 events- A confirmed tornado touched down in Franklin County, Tennessee, on June 30, 2026.
- The National Weather Service is scheduled to survey damage in Florence, near Aurora, and in Franklin County.
- DHS sent emails to the county board of Franklin County on June 12th.
- Opioid overdose deaths are being tracked in Franklin County, Massachusetts.