Franklin observes Martin L uther King Jr. Day

Franklin Mayor Eugene Foulcard, local officials, Martin Luther King Jr. committee members and religious officials met at the newly restored MLK Jr. memorial Monday at the intersection of MLK Jr. Boulevard and First Street in Franklin, to commemorate new protective barriers at the memorial site and the return of the memorial. Diane Wiltz, Franklin Merchants Association, said, “We are asking the entire community to please respect it. We love it. We think it brings honor to this boulevard. So, we are asking all the neighbors and the whole community to please take care of it. Bring your people to come and look at it, and respect it.” Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, a motorcade traveled to Triune Church of God in Christ, where a ceremony took place in remembrance of MLK Jr. and his legacy.