Town of Franklin

11/03/2026

The Town of Franklin is excited to announce the grand opening of its brand-new All-Inclusive Playground at Sunnyside Park located on Van Raalte Street (formerly known as the Whitmire Property). Community members, families, and children of all ages and abilities are invited to join us for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, November 6, at 1:00 PM at Sunnyside Park.

10/26/2026

Temporary Road Closure – October 27th, 2026 8:30 am-11:30 am
Please be advised that the Town of Franklin will temporarily close Green Street to thru traffic between Lyle Street and Anderson Street on October 27th from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for street maintenance.

Local access will be maintained for residents living in the affected area, but all other thru traffic must be limited while work is being performed.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Waldroop, Streets Supervisor, at 828-524-2516 x 405.

10/20/2026

PARKING NOTICE: TOWN OF FRANKLIN

Please be advised that the Town of Franklin will be restriping the parking lot tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (See photo below). The parking lot will be closed all day to allow work crews to complete the striping and ensure the paint cures properly.

Thank you for your cooperation as we improve our town facilities!

10/09/2026

NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

A Special Called Meeting of the Town of Franklin Town Council will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Franklin Town Hall 95 E. Main Street Franklin, NC 28734

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the following:
● To Consider a Resolution Appointing an Interim Town Manager

10/09/2026

TOWN PARKING LOT PAVING PROJECT

The Town of Franklin, along with HMC Paving Company, will begin paving parking lots starting Monday, October 12, 2026. The Town Hall Parking Lot will close for paving on Monday, October 12. The two town-owned parking lots off Palmer Street will close on Tuesday, October 13 and Thursday, October 15 (see photo for exact locations).

10/09/2026

Thank you to Phillip Henson and the 11th and 12th grade students from the Franklin High School automotive class for visiting our garage! A special thank-you to Tim Lee, Fleet Maintenance Mechanic with the Town of Franklin, for taking time to show them around and share his knowledge with the next generation of automotive professionals. We appreciate the opportunity to connect with these students and support their learning!

10/05/2026

Here is the schedule for Pumpkinfest on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Be sure to bring the entire family and enjoy a full day downtown during the most beautiful season of the year!

09/25/2026

UPDATE: The repair is complete and water has been restored.
Thank you!

WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION: Emergency water repair on Lakeview Drive that will/could impact Riverview Heights St, Moore St, Monarch Lane, Spring Rd, Hurst Circle, and Mashburn St.

Our Public Works Dept is working to make the necessary repairs to the water line.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as the repairs are being made.

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

Franklin Town Hall will be closed today, Tuesday, September 22 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for town staff to attend the Memorial Service for Officer Marcus McCarson.

Payments may be left in the dropbox just outside the front door.

We appreciate your understanding.