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2 weeks ago

Finance committee weighs $8M$10M borrowing to cover roads, utilities and aging equipment The Franklin City finance committee reviewed a borrowing plan that would fund street reconstructions, water/sewer relays, equipment replacement and fire-station work and examined Ehlers' projections showing a levy increase peaking around 2030 under several scenarios.

Franklin's finance committee is grappling with a major decision that could shape the city's future, evaluating an $8-$10 million borrowing for crucial infrastructure projects.

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2 weeks ago

Developers outline Harlan PUD plan, propose Mack Hatcher extension and gated Hillview access Applicant representatives described the Harlan PUD (annexation, rezoning and development plan) and a revised Condition 30 that would require off-site roadway and intersection improvements be completed and accepted before public opening; staff recommended another public hearing to allow public response to the new off-site improvement language.

The future of Franklin's Harlan development hinges on a proposed plan for 242 homes and significant roadway improvements, but will it meet the community's needs?

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1 month ago

City briefs board on solar lease collateral agreement and protections for Franklin’s 1.5 MW project City staff updated the board on a public‑private solar project at the water reclamation facility: Energy Source Partners would install up to 1.5 megawatts of solar and flow batteries on 4.2 acres; the city negotiated collateral terms with the bank including a right of first refusal and options for equipment removal if the city declines a bank‑arranged tenant.

Franklin City is stepping into a sustainable future with a new solar partnership that could power its water reclamation facility with 1.5 megawatts of clean energy!

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1 month ago

Franklin board debates Resolution 2026‑009 on cooperative growth planning with Williamson County; members urge collaboration and clearer framing The Board discussed Resolution 2026‑009, which would reaffirm cooperative growth planning in Williamson County while opposing certain county proposals; members supported collaboration and suggested softening adversarial language and convening intergovernmental conversations before final action.

Franklin's board is caught in a debate over Resolution 2026-009, aiming for cooperative growth while navigating tensions with county proposals—will they find common ground?

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1 month ago

Votes at a glance: Franklin BOMA approves rezoning, hotel tax increase, contracts and appointments At its Feb. 10 meeting the board approved a rezoning for 4325 Long Lane, increased the hotel/motel tax from 4% to 5% (effective 04/01/2026), approved several contracts and reappointed three tree-commission members; most items passed unanimously.

Franklin's Board of Mayor and Aldermen made headlines by approving a rezoning for 7 acres and raising the hotel tax, paving the way for future growth!

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1 month ago

Franklin committee reviews support-services budgets, proposes contract specialist and IT investments The Budget & Finance Committee reviewed Finance, IT and support-services budget proposals on Feb. 19, including a request to fund a contract specialist in Finance, IT program enhancements (data storage, AI platform, communications software) and reclassification requests in courts and HR.

Franklin's Budget & Finance Committee is poised to enhance city operations with a new contract specialist and cutting-edge IT investments, promising efficiency in managing major capital projects!

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2 months ago

Board to hold hearings on multiple annexation and vesting-rights matters; Clovercroft, Ingram requests advanced The board initiated studies and set public hearings for several annexation and development items, including a plan-of-services study for 18.71 acres north of Clovercroft Road (public hearing March 10) and an Ingram-family request to annex about 80 acres. Staff also recommended a 24-month vesting-rights extension for Gateway Village PUD.

Major changes are on the horizon for Franklin City as the Board of Mayor and Aldermen move forward with crucial annexation plans and public hearings set for March 10!

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2 months ago

DNR letter pushes Franklin City landfill expansion into longer, costlier process; committee to send unified response A DNR letter requiring a feasibility report submitted together with a wetland IP has prompted the Franklin City Waste Management Monitoring Committee to prepare a unified response listing supporting municipalities and to gather technical backup; members warned the combined requirement could add months or years and extra cost to the planned expansion.

Franklin City's landfill expansion faces potential delays and increased costs due to a new DNR requirement that could add years to the project timeline.

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2 months ago

Committee reviews borrowing options, TID capacity and utilities costs for South 76th Street Staff presented citywide debt schedules and scenarios from the city’s financial advisor and detailed a South 76th Street county reconstruction: a $370,000 sidewalk the city must commit to by mid-February, a potential $1.85 million sewer/water extension and an estimated $600,000 assessment to property owners if pursued.

Franklin City is weighing its financial future with potential borrowing options for major projects, including a $370,000 sidewalk and a $1.85 million sewer extension on South 76th Street.

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2 months ago

Franklin finance committee weighs accelerated Drexel Avenue rebuild as Costco nears City staff told the finance committee that Drexel Avenue reconstruction is estimated at about $4.5 million, that a DOT grant application faces long odds and would likely delay construction until 2029, and asked whether the city should pursue accelerated local funding to align the work with nearby Costco’s opening.

Franklin's finance committee faces a tough decision: pursue uncertain state grants for the costly Drexel Avenue rebuild or secure local funding before Costco opens its doors in 2026.

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2 months ago

Historic zoning commission gives preliminary approval to Harpeth Village plan and signage-modification requests The commission supported a preliminary recommendation of the Harpeth Village mixed-use plan (318 Franklin Road) and a favorable preliminary recommendation for several modification-of-standards requests (sign shape/placement, canopy signs, vertical blade signs, roadway alignment), subject to future COA review and staff caveats about viewshed and topography.

The Franklin Historic Zoning Commission has given a green light to the Harpeth Village development plan, paving the way for an innovative mixed-use project that respects the area's historic charm.

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3 months ago

Votes at a glance: Franklin BOMA Jan. 13, 2026 At its Jan. 13 meeting the Board approved the TDOT contract for SR 397 design work, adopted a zoning text update (with HG Hill amendment), approved a large budget amendment, enacted traffic and administrative ordinances, disapproved a Liberty Pike rezoning, and deferred IDD policy to Feb. 24.

The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen made headlines on January 13 with unanimous approvals for key contracts, a significant budget amendment, and a surprising rejection of the Liberty Pike rezoning!

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3 months ago

Franklin aldermen approve zoning text updates after heated debate over HG Hill building heights After an extended public hearing and exchanges with the HG Hill representative, the Board passed Zoning Ordinance 2025-25, including text adjustments tied to Envision Franklin and a contested 3‑story allowance that will require development‑plan procedures for third‑story setbacks.

Franklin's Board of Mayor and Aldermen just approved a controversial zoning ordinance that could change the skyline along Columbia Avenue—are three-story buildings in your future?

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3 months ago

Franklin council authorizes staff to finalize TID-related agreement language after closed session The city authorized staff to add a clause making any development agreements subject to the creation of Tax Incremental District (TID) 10 and accepted staff-prepared changes after a closed-session discussion; the vote passed 3–2.

Franklin's Common Council just took a pivotal step toward a major development, making future agreements dependent on the creation of Tax Incremental District 10!

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3 months ago

Franklin committee backs unified letter urging DNR to advance landfill expansion permitting Waste Management told the Franklin City Management Monitoring Committee that shifting wetland decisions and lengthy DNR completeness reviews are delaying a planned landfill expansion; the committee voted to draft a unified letter of support to the DNR and the city to press for clearer, timely determinations.

Franklin City is rallying together to push the DNR for faster approvals on a crucial landfill expansion, facing unexpected wetland reclassification roadblocks!

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5 months ago

TDOT offers temporary fixes at Mac Hatcher and Royal Oaks; Franklin staff eye $700,000 local construction share A possible partnership with the Tennessee Department of Transportation would add temporary lanes and side-street improvements at Mac Hatcher Parkway and Royal Oaks Boulevard; staff estimates design could be absorbed in the operating budget and construction would be about $700,000, with additional right-of-way work likely near the YMCA.

Franklin's Mac Hatcher Parkway is set for a $700,000 upgrade aimed at easing peak congestion years ahead of a full widening project!

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5 months ago

Franklin board defers Harlan PUD annexation and development requests after resident traffic concerns The Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously deferred four Harlan PUD items — plan of services, annexation, zoning and development plan — to March 24, 2026, after the applicant requested more time and residents warned that Shadow Green Drive could not safely handle proposed access. Land planner Greg Gamble said the deferral allows contiguous annexa-

Franklin's Board of Mayor and Aldermen has postponed a major development proposal after residents raised serious traffic concerns about its impact on local roads.

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5 months ago

Franklin reports strong 2025 building activity; Q3 brings $121 million in permitted construction City staff told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen that Franklin’s third quarter 2025 permitting activity generated roughly $121 million in construction value and notable impact-fee receipts, while year-to-date figures show sustained development and a new customer survey process that yielded high satisfaction ratings from early respondents.

Franklin's booming construction scene hit a remarkable $121 million in permitted projects this past quarter, setting the stage for a record-breaking year ahead!

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5 months ago

Franklin council approves balanced 2026 budget with modest levy increase The Franklin City Common Council approved the mayor's recommended 2026 budget after public comment and staff presentation; the plan uses a near-maximum statutory levy increase, holds most services steady and parks roughly $670,000 in unrestricted contingency while deferring major capital decisions to the finance committee.

Franklin City Council just approved a balanced 2026 budget that includes a modest tax levy increase and sets aside $670,000 for future contingencies—what does this mean for residents?

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5 months ago

Franklin staff roll out annexation cost-analysis tool to quantify long-term costs of growth City staff presented an "Annexation Cost Analysis Calculator" (ACAC) to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to estimate one-time and recurring fiscal impacts of proposed annexations and large developments; aldermen praised the tool but asked for integration with school impact data and broader public review.

Franklin's new Annexation Cost Analysis Calculator is set to revolutionize how the city evaluates the financial impacts of growth, providing transparency and accuracy in development decisions.

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5 months ago

Franklin plan commission backs Costco rezoning, fuel station and site plan with conditions The Franklin City Plan Commission on Oct. 23 recommended rezoning and approved a conditional use, plan development overlay and site plan for a proposed Costco and fuel station at 2710 W. Drexel Ave., subject to conditions on parking, wetlands compensation and landscaping.

The Franklin City Plan Commission just gave the green light for a new Costco and fueling station, but not without some important conditions that could impact the community.

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5 months ago

Franklin board approves stormwater code updates, two Habitat homes and several routine ordinances in unanimous votes On Oct. 14, 2025, the Franklin City Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved amendments to the stormwater ordinance, changes tied to the state property tax relief program, revisions to hotel-motel tax collection rules, the FY26–35 capital investment plan, a Habitat for Humanity CDBG-funded contract for two deed-restricted homes, and a $172,

Franklin City just made a historic move by unanimously approving vital ordinances and funding for two new affordable homes with Habitat for Humanity!

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6 months ago

Finance Committee Tackles Million Dollar Budget Gap Ahead of Council Meeting Finance committee addresses a million dollar shortfall as council prepares budget discussions.

The Franklin Library Board is diving deep into budget discussions that could shape the future of community resources—are they ready to tackle the million-dollar gap?

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6 months ago

City Officials Address Black Mold Issue and Staffing Challenges for 2026 Budget Officials emphasize urgency in resolving black mold issues while managing staffing freezes for 2026.

City officials are racing against time to tackle a dangerous black mold issue while grappling with budget cuts and a potential hiring freeze for 2026.

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6 months ago

Franklin Common Council Holds Special Meeting to Address School District Legal Issues Council discusses citizen concerns and legal matters regarding conditional use permits impacting neighborhoods.

Franklin's Common Council faces fierce community backlash over a controversial school project that could reopen Highview Drive, igniting safety fears and legal dilemmas.

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6 months ago

Franklin Council Debates Conditional Use Permit Amid Litigation Concerns The Franklin Common Council discusses land use permits and potential litigation from the school district.

Franklin's Common Council is grappling with the complexities of conditional use permits, legal pressures, and community interests that could reshape local land use.

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7 months ago

Franklin Planning Commission to Review West Franklin Park Parking Reduction Proposal Planning Commission schedules review for reduced parking spaces in West Franklin Park development.

The City of Franklin is proposing a controversial reduction of 384 parking spaces in the West Franklin Park development, sparking heated discussions among residents.

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8 months ago

Franklin's New Development Plan Features Hotel, Mixed Use Buildings and Parks Franklin plans a mixed-use development with restaurants, office space, and a central park.

Franklin is set to transform into a vibrant community hub with a new mixed-use development featuring a hotel, restaurants, and a central park!

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8 months ago

Franklin Staff Recommends Disapproval of Parking Structure Request Near McEwen Drive Staff advises against MOS number 8 due to zoning ordinance inconsistencies and design concerns.

Franklin's Planning Commission has taken a stand against a controversial parking structure, raising crucial questions about design standards and community impact.

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8 months ago

Franklin Planning Commission Approves Modifications for Deck R and Stormwater Management Commissioners recommend multiple modifications including design standards for parking and retail buildings.

Franklin City is on the brink of transformation as planning officials discuss exciting developments from a new parking garage to enhanced regional transit options!

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