The city of Franklin will decide Tuesday night on whether or not to allow horse-drawn carriages on city streets, just like in downtown Nashville.

Last month the city alderman voted unanimously in favor of the bill and city leaders got several complaints... See Full Story

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Franklin police actively began enforcing golf cart violations.

Under state law, it is illegal to drive a golf cart on a city street in the state of Tennessee.

Franklin Police reported they have admonished citizens numerous times to obey the law... See Full Story

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Franklin, TN - The body of a 22-year-old Army Specialist from Franklin returned home Thursday.

Spc. Jason Edens died from injuries he received when his unit was attacked in Afghanistan.

The 2007 high school graduate died last Thursday after being transported to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland.

Edens' body arrived at the Stewart Air Force Base at the Smyrna Airport.

Charles Banniza was among those who came to pay his respects to the fallen soldier.

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A Metro elementary school teacher was placed on administrative leave Monday after an audio tape of her insulting her students surfaced.

Noelle Smith teaches third grade at Sylvan Park Elementary School in Nashville.

Concerned parents told Nashville's News 2 they placed a tape recorder in their daughter's backpack after the student made a disturbing statement.

"She made the statement a couple of nights ago and it just killed me," said the parent who asked not to be identified.  "[She said], 'Well, maybe I should just die.'"

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Widening of I-65 from SR 248 (Goose Creek) to SR 96:

Thursday April 12 through Wednesday April 18, at 12 Noon, Traffic on I-65 northbound and southbound will be paced in order to blast.

Thursday April 12, 8PM-3AM, There will be one lane of I-65 northbound and one lane of the northbound ramp from SR 96 will be closed in order to remove and replace overhead sign structure just north of SR 96. Traffic will be paced two times during this process.

Friday April 13, 12 Midnight-5AM, There will be one lane of I-65 southbound and one lane of the southbound ramp to SR 96 closed in order to shift overhead sign and install arrows.

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Construction on SR 397 (Mack Hatcher Pkwy.) from south of SR 96 to SR 6:

Thrusday April 12 through Wednesday April 18, 10AM-11AM and 1PM-2PM, (excluding weekends), There will be lane and shoulder (9AM-3PM), closures on SR 397 in order for the contractor to blast.

From now through Friday May 4, 9AM-3PM, (excluding weekends), The right lane and shoulder of SR 96 from Buckingham Circle to Sugartree Lane will be closed for utility work.

---Via Franklin Police Nixle alert

Hobnob Franklin would like to say congrats to Tess Danielle Eisnaugle.  Tessie signed her letter of intent today at Independence High School to play soccer for Maryville College. After looking at colleges all over Tess feel in love with Maryville the first time she stepped on campus. Then after she spent the day with the coaches  Quote " This is home and where god wants me to be"

We all wish Tess the best of luck at Maryville.

Driving Tips for Wet Roads

Driving in the rain can be dangerous; in fact thousands of car accidents each year are caused by wet driving conditions.

Routinely Check Your Tires

It is a good idea to always check your tires before you hit the road. To ensure your tires are working at their best, make sure you do the following routine maintenance:

Keep your tires properly inflated. The correct air pressure for your tires is specified by the vehicle manufacturer and can be found on the vehicle placard located on door edge, door post, glove box door or fuel door. It is also listed in the owners manual. The number listed on the side of the tire is not the recommended air pressure for your tire -- it is the maximum air pressure for the tire.

You should check your tire's air pressure at least once a month.

Check the tires tread depth. Tires should have minimum 1/16 inch tread depth. Proper tread depth will help prevent skids and hydroplanning.

Have your tires rotated at least every 6,000 - 8,000 miles. This will aid in detecting alignment problems and help prevent irregular wear.

Slow Down

As rain falls, it mixes with grime and oil on the road creating slick conditions perfect for skids. The best way to avoid skidding is to slow down. Driving at a slower pace allows more of the tires tread to make contact with the road, which leads to better traction.

Recover From a Skid

Skids can even happen to the most cautious drivers. If your car does skid, remember not to slam on the brakes, and do not pump the brakes if you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Instead apply pressure to the brakes in a firm manner and steer the car in the direction of the skid.

Keep a Safe Distance

It takes about three times longer to break on wet roads than on dry roads. Since more distance is required to brake, it is important not to tailgate. Keep a little more than two car lengths between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Recover from Hydroplaning

When it rains, water creates a barrier between the road and your tires. The liquid film that forms can cause you to loose traction and glide or hydroplane across the waters surface. If this happens, do not hit the brakes. It is better to take your foot off the gas, hold the steering in place, and lightly apply the breaks. If you have a manual transmission, push in the clutch and let the car slow down on its own.