Schools Receive Generous Book Donation

Published June 3, 2010

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County recently donated 40 copies of its new book, Historic Franklin, to Williamson County Schools.

Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Robin Hood and Heritage Foundation volunteer Bob Rudman presented the books to Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney last month.

Each school will receive a copy of Historic Franklin, giving students across the district an opportunity to research the history of their community.

A timeline of events takes readers from the staking of the first claim in 1780 through the present, with fascinating and insightful stories that bring the past two centuries to life.

Local authors penned essays covering unique and heartening aspects of life in Franklin. Historian Rick Warwick highlights the common spirit of the past, present and future; Tandy Rice writes of childhood in downtown Franklin; Thelma Battle recollects the early days of racial reconciliation, and the African-American heritage; and Robert Hicks tells the story of Cousin Jane, who first introduced him to Main Street so many years ago.

The book is available for $35 at local bookstores, or at the Heritage Foundation office which is located at the back door of the Historic Five Points Post Office in downtown Franklin. Copies may also be purchased online at www.historicfranklin.com.

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County is a 43-year-old non-profit association with the mission to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural history of Franklin and Williamson County and to continue the revitalization of Downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Proceeds from the sale of the book will support the Endowment Fund of The Heritage Foundation.