Williamson Weekly: Franklin Hosts July 4th Plans

The City of Franklin has announced plans for the Fourth of July both in Downtown Franklin and at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. 

The Franklin Lion’s Club will begin festivities at 10 a.m. on the square and offer two parades: a patriotic pet parade at 10:30 a.m. and a children’s patriotic parade at 5 p.m, according to a press release. The daytime event will also offer live music, food and craft vendors, an ice cream eating contest and vintage cars, among other offerings. 

In addition, there will be live music at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm sponsored by Tractor Supply Co. and starting at 5 p.m. with the park to also host food vendors. Fireworks are set to cap off the night beginning at 9 p.m. 

First Responders Honor Fallen Officer

On Friday, area first responders will be adding extra personnel patrolling the roads in honor of Brentwood Police officer Destin Legieza, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2020. 

The Brentwood Police Department, Franklin Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol will participate in the effort, taking place almost exactly six years after his death. Legieza is the son of Franklin Police Department Lieutenant Scott Legieza. 

“Every impaired driving crash is preventable,” said Scott Legieza. “Honoring Destin’s memory means doing everything we can to keep another family from experiencing the same loss.”

Spring Hill approves annual budget 

The Spring Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the budget for fiscal year 2026-27 earlier this week. 

Pending comptroller approval, the budget includes a $151.7 million operating budget, 11 new staff positions and an increase in state-shared revenues. The board also anticipates an increase in county sales tax revenues along with a decrease in development fee revenue, due to a sewer moratorium. 

In addition, Maury County (where part of Spring Hill is located) underwent a citywide reassessment and the BOMA voted to maintain the current City property tax rate of $0.739 per $100 of assessed value. The result is an additional $1.95 million in property tax revenue to be used toward new positions in the fire department and police department as well as a new fire truck, among other city projects.