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Franklin Main Street Forum Draws Large Crowd

The Franklin Main Street Program, Inc. in conjunction with the firm of LandDesign held a special community forum on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 to engage the community for input on their vision for Franklin’s future. 

“We’re very pleased with the turnout,” said Tony Angel, Chairman of the Franklin Main Street Board of Directors.  Approximately 75 stakeholders from within the Program District attended the event and offered their suggestions on everything from traffic flow to logo design.

“It’s encouraging to see the interest from the community,” said Linda Schlott, Franklin Main Street Program Coordinator. “We’re looking forward to our next gathering when LandDesign will come back and present a preliminary Master Plan for further public comment.”

The information for the future meeting Schlott referred to is now being compiled by the design firm of LandDesign and will be presented at a later date. At that time, further input will be sought from the district stakeholders to further refine the final master plan for the Franklin Main Street Program District.

Comments are still being sought from the public concerning these first steps.  Exhibits are available for viewing at the Franklin Main Street Program office at 39 Phillips Street.  Please call Program Coordinator Linda Schlott for an appointment at 524-0476.  Information is also posted below in PDF format.

Exhibits 1
Branding & Logo Design
Public Comments from Forum  

Franklin Main Street Program Chooses LAND DESIGN

After months of searching, the Franklin Main Street Program, Inc. Board of Directors has selected design consulting firm to assist the Board in planning for Franklin's future.

Land Design located in Asheville, NC has entered into a contractural agreement with the Franklin Main Street program with a full scope of services that will culminate in a "Master Design Plan", new signage including wayfinding, pedestrian and traffic recommendations, branding and slogan development just to name a few of their services.

"The Board is very excited to have Land Design on board with us," said Tony Angel, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "After a long search we have found the right people that will help us define a better Franklin for everyone."

Land Design will present on January 7, 2008 to Mayor Joe Collins and the Town of Franklin Board of Aldermen. The meeting gets underway at 7:00 p.m.

Later in January '08, a community forumm will be held where Land Design will present their initial findings and thoughts on a Master Plan for Franklin. Further details are to be announced.

(PICTURED ABOVE) Members of the Land Design Team welcome the Franklin Main Street Program, Inc. Shown L to R are Linda Schlott-Main Street Coordinator, Alderman Sissy Pattillo-Town of Franklin Liason and Tony Angel, Chairman of the Franklin Main Street Program Board of Directors.

Download a PDF Map of the Franklin Program District

  Upcoming Events

January 07, 2008 - Town of Franklin Meeting - Land Design, new design consultants for the Franklin Main Street Program, Inc. will present their scope of services to Mayor Joe Collins and the Town of Franklin Board of Aldermen.

June 14, 2008 - Taste of Scotland - Downtown Franklin, Beginning Saturday at 9:00am, Pipe bands, music, food, border collies and more! Free Admission.

July 04, 2008 - Patriotic Parade in downtown Franklin - Parade lineup at 10:00 a.m. behind Burrell Building - Parade begins at 10:30 a.m.

July 18 & 19 - Franklin Folk Festival - Friday activities begin at 5:00 p.m. with an old-fashioned supper, music and square dancing. Saturday's festival gets underway at 9:00 a.m. and runs through 5:00 p.m. with live demonstrations of heritage activities, children's activities, music and more. Heritage Parade at 10:00 a.m. Free admission.

October 24 & 25 - Pumpkin Fest - 10/24 - 3 to 6 p.m. on Highlands Road - Hayrides, After School Treats for the kids (3 to 5 p.m.), in East Franklin Shopping Center. 10/25 Street festival along Main Street & crafts with lots of contests, autumnal decorations with all day entertainment, Pumpkin Roll down Phillips Street, costume parade & contest, & more. 9:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin and Franklin Main Street Program.

November 11, 2008 - Veteran's Parade through downtown Franklin. 11:00 a.m.

November 28 - 7:00 p.m. -Tree Lighting Ceremony and festivities on the square in uptown Franklin.

November 29 - Cookies with Santa - 10:00 a.m. Further details to be announced.

November 30, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. - Annual Franklin Christmas Parade - Through the streets of downtown Franklin. Call the Franklin Chamber for information at 828-524-3161.

December 5 & 12 - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.- Window Wonderland - Nostalgic Christmas Celebration in downtown Franklin. Call Linda Schlott for more information at 828-524-0476.

   Our Partners

The Franklin Main Street Program, Inc. is thankful for the community support of our project. These businesses have made significant contributions to our efforts.

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Angel Medical Center
Verlin Curtis
The Franklin Press