The New Year’s Eve Ruby Drop in photos

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The New Year’s Eve Ruby Drop in photos

The 11th Annual New Year Ruby Drop ushered in 2025, courtesy of the many hours of set up involved by the Crabtree family, sponsors, and volunteers to ready downtown Franklin for the festivities, including hanging the heavy “ruby” from a crane. Crowds gathered to listen to live music by the V8s and the Blue Mountain Movement …
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Patriot Guard Riders seeking to expand its veteran services

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Patriot Guard Riders seeking to expand its veteran services

The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting the families of military veterans and first responders, is looking to expand its services …
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Anna Waskey

Fox Mercantile steps into action to provide workboots, funds for disaster relief workers

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Fox Mercantile steps into action to provide workboots, funds for disaster relief workers

Nick Potts, owner of Fox Mercantile, was inspired to step up when Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina this past September. “We wanted to help, …
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Anna Waskey

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Vol. 2, Issue 7 – Jan. 2, 2025

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