From the Franklin Fire Department:

The Franklin Fire Marshal is reminding residents that the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a professional display put on by experts. Consumer fireworks, including sparklers, are not permitted in the City of Franklin.

The Franklin ordinance that prohibits consumer fireworks was adopted in 1999 because fireworks present substantial risks. In addition to damaging property and causing thousands of fires annually across the U.S., every year fireworks cause thousands of eye, ear and face injuries, amputations and severe burns. Most often children and teens are the ones injured.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2014 U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 10,500 people for fireworks related injuries. The risk of fireworks injury was highest for young people ages 5-9, followed by children 10-19. Sparklers alone accounted for 25 percent of emergency room fireworks injuries.

NFPA research shows that from 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 18,500 fires caused by fireworks. These fires included 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires and 16,900 outside and other fires.

The Franklin on the Fourth celebration
will include a professional fireworks display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm,
sponsored in part by 92Q, Super Talk 99.7 WTN and WAKM AM-950.
The fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. 

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In 2014, 44% of Williamson County crashes involved a licensed driver between 15 and 24 years old. Because vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S., Franklin Police and local businesses have teamed up to offer teens a unique perspective of life behind the wheel.

Bringing Awareness Through Training and Life Experiences (B.A.T.T.L.E.) is a 6.5-hour program that teaches teen drivers safe behind-the-wheel behaviors through an interactive, hands-on experience with officers. BATTLE combines the rules of the road with the dangers of distracted and impaired driving, occupant protection, and dangerous driving behaviors. The class is free and open to Williamson County teens with parental permission, and a valid Tennessee driver’s license or learner’s permit.

To apply, complete this online application
or visit FranklinTN.gov/TeenSafeDriving. 

A member of the FPD Traffic Unit will contact applicants
to confirm their acceptance into one of our upcoming classes: 

– July 16 and August 20, 2016 –

Classes are from 8:30am-3pm;
seating is limited, and registration is required.

BATTLE does not replace, and cannot be substituted for, traditional driver’s education training, and is made possible by Hyundai of Cool Springs, Nissan of Cool Springs, Infiniti of Cool Springs, Jet’s Pizza, and the Franklin Police Department.

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At 2:30pm, Friday, June 24, Chief Deborah Faulkner will personally present Franklin Police badges to the Department’s newest officers: Officer Cary Bradbury, Officer Ryan Dugger, Officer Tamela McNeal-Hampton, Officer Chris Hollingsworth, Officer Joshua Hooten, Officer Clinton Riggs, Officer John Toman, Officer John Phillip Tuck, and Officer Tyler Wiggers.

The formal ceremony is being held at Rolling Hills Community Church, 1810 Columbia Avenue. The public is invited to attend this one-hour ceremony, as we celebrate the certification of these nine officers to serve as Tennessee police officers, and welcome them as they join us in service to our community.

Franklin Police Department
Professional, Progressive, Responsive
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