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"The founding of the United States of America, the words of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution stand in stark contrast to the secession movement, which created the Confederacy. It is long overdue that we separate the two and shine a bright light between them," writes Eric Jacobson, CEO of the Battle of Franklin Trust.

As someone who was born in rural Lawrence County, Tennessee, I extremely understand that farmers are critical to our state, and they are the backbone of our economy. They are hardworking, dedicated, and essential to our nation’s prosperity. Mike Bloomberg’s comments about how easy it is to b…

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As November draws to a close, many of us will gather with family and friends around a table laden with turkey and all its trimmings to celebrate Thanksgiving. Most of these will be people we know well, family who share not just our DNA, but also the stories of our past and often our dreams f…

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Dear Editor, As a Williamson County Foster Parent for the past seven years for DCS, and adoptive parent, I see and feel the struggles that foster parents face. Daycare is a major issue for foster parents. We need more local daycare providers in our area that accept DHS vouchers, and that have openings for foster …

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To the editor: About 25 years ago I walked the Franklin battlefield as best I could. I had to maneuver around a Pizza Hut, a Domino’s Pizza, a strip mall, a golf course, a flower shop and other modern intrusions. I also took notice that six streets were named after six Confederate generals. I also …

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To the Editor: I have been a fan of the Heritage Foundation for a long time. I have worked with former director, Mary Pearce on many issues over the years. I was involved in helping to produce the opening night of the Franklin Theatre, and I had Art Garfunkel there for three nights several years …

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To the Editor: I have been a fan of the Heritage Foundation for a long time. I have worked with former director, Mary Pearce on many issues over the years. I was involved in helping to produce the opening night of the Franklin Theatre, and I had Art Garfunkel there for three nights several years …

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Brentwood City Commissioners. I am asking you to support Rhea Little as Mayor in the upcoming election. Rhea is a long time resident of Brentwood with a love of this area. His family has been in the area for over 200 years.  Rhea owns a local business where he has to make payroll every week.  …

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Dear Reader, As I contemplated penning my final message as the school superintendent for Williamson County Schools, I found inspiration in Walt Whitman’s words, “Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.” I had the great honor of interviewing for the Williamson County Schools superintendent position in the Fall of …