by Hannah Bradley | Oct 8, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
When Franklin County native Lynde Davis entered the Tennessee Statehood Anniversary Photo Contest, she simply hoped to challenge herself. Instead, her photograph, “Where Sacrifice Meets the Sunset,” earned third place statewide and is now displayed at the Tennessee...
by Hannah Bradley | Oct 8, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
Today, Tim’s Ford Lake is a centerpiece of recreation in Franklin County, but beneath its waters, traces of the communities, homes, and landmarks that existed long before the reservoir was created remain. For diver Chase Lawson, documenting those sites is one...
by Hannah Bradley | Sep 10, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
Some career paths are carefully planned. Others have a way of coming full circle. For Leah Harrell, banking was always familiar. She grew up watching Citizens Community Bank become part of Franklin County’s story, as well as her own. Still, she spent more than 20...
by Hannah Bradley | Sep 10, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
Franklin County Lumber has been a trusted part of the community for decades. Today, Derek Worley is helping carry that work forward, serving alongside his father as they prepare the business for the next generation. Watching his father, Donnie Worley, grow Franklin...
by Hannah Bradley | Aug 13, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
For Weber Bradford, football started with a simple question from his dad during seventh grade: “Do you think you could kick a football?” At the time, Bradford had already spent years playing soccer, beginning around age 4 or 5. With that athletic background, kicking...
by Hannah Bradley | Aug 13, 2026 | Feature, Franklin County
At Huntland High School, Bryant Mooney is already making a name for himself as one of the area’s most promising young athletes. As he enters his junior season, Mooney has already rushed for more than 1,000 yards and scored 13 touchdowns — numbers that point not only...
