My Town Franklin articles covering: Singing

Aaron Tippin was in town for a concert on Feb 26, 2010. He built a bike during the concert while singing ‘Working Man’ and then donated it to Toys for Tots. Lee Cloer of Franklin was invited to accept the bike for Toys for Tots. Lee is one of many Marines in the region who volunteer with Toys for Tots. Read more…

June will be here before you know it. And with June comes Gospel Music Weekend in Franklin, NC. This year come out and join us Thursday, June 24 through Saturday, June 26 in 2010. Just like in the past, GMW will be at Holly Springs Baptist Church in Franklin, NC. Here is the lineup! We know you will love it! There is always a lot of fun each night at Gospel Music Weekend. Our emcee each night is Danny Jones, Editor of The Singing News! Read more…

Dear Kin and Friends,

Henry called last night, said he knows approximately when they’re going to Marjah but can’t say more about it. This is his second phone call in 3 days, and I take that to mean the offensive will be soon. He’s averaged a call every 2 weeks up till now. Later last night, Becky noted how “weird” these phone conversations with Henry are, knowing the situation he’s in, half a world away. You can pinch yourself or slap yourself, but there remains an element of unreality about them, a dreamlike or nightmare quality that you can’t wake yourself out of. And what, besides expressions of love, do you say to each other? Read more…

This event had been scheduled for last weekend but was postponed due to the snowy weather in the Franklin area. It will now be held this Saturday, February 6. See information about the family below and the details about the benefit.

WHO: Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys
WHAT: Benefit Singing
WHERE: Otto Fire Department, 60 Farm House Rd., Franklin, NC. 28734
WHEN: Feb. 6, 2010; 5:00 - 9:00PM
WHY: Hardship on local family in need
DETAILS: http://www.tessenteebaptist.com/TaylorBenefit.html

It’s hard to believe, looking at the “after” picture of the truck, that anyone could have survived this accident. Kimberly was air-evac’d into Asheville and was there for a week in the hospital. At the time of the accident she was working two jobs. Her vehicle (seen left) was totaled. They haven’t been able to pay all the bills because of the accident. This couple has three children. There are 2 money jars; one at the Clayton Cafe on Main St. in Clayton and one at Kountry Vittles in Rabun Gap. They are struggling financially. Read more…