Town of Franklin Press Releases

January 12, 2026 - UPDATE
Emergency Water Line Repair Underway / Mimosa Drive

Repairs have been completed and water service has been restored to the impacted area.  There was no need to issue a boil water notice as there repair did not expose the pipe to the air or soil longer than one hour.  

The service interruption area was for Mimosa Drive, North Womack Street and Dale Drive.

 

January 12, 2026
Emergency Water Line Repair Underway / Mimosa Drive

There is an emergency water line repair that is currently underway on Mimosa Drive. This repair will result in a service interruption for Mimosa Drive, North Womack Street and Dale Drive. Crews are on scene and are working to isolate the leak and make the necessary repair. There is not an estimated time for completion.  The Town of Franklin will provide an update as soon as additional information becomes available.  

 

January 06, 2026

Planned Water Service Interruption - Wednesday, January 21st

The Town of Franklin will be replacing equipment at the Upper Brookwood pump station on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Work will begin at 8:00 a.m. and should conclude by mid-to-late-afternoon.

This replacement and installation will require water service to be interrupted for several hours as they complete this task. Door hangers with a service interruption notice will be placed at homes within the impacted area beginning today, January 6, 2026 and information is being shared via town website and other media outlets.

Impacted streets include: Brookwood Drive, Longview Court, Delta Drive, and Heatherstone Drive.

The notice includes instructions to close all taps and faucets during the service interruption and recommends filling the bathtub or large containers to allow for use during the service interruption for flushing of toilets.
Should you have any questions, please contact Bill Deal, Public Works Director, at 828-524-2516 x 402.

 

January 02, 2026

Update on the Sunnyside Park Improvements

The Town of Franklin is pleased to announce that the construction of the restrooms, parking and connecting pathways at Sunnyside Park (formerly known as the Whitmire Property) will begin on January 12, 2026.   Black and Alm Construction from Hendersonville was the chosen as the contractor for the project in November 2025. 

All of the inclusive play area equipment has been installed and when temperatures are more consistent, the play surface will be poured.  It is estimated that the surface will be poured in late February to early March depending on weather conditions.   Until the surface is installed, the play area is closed for safety.

As the area where the restrooms are being built is adjacent to the play area and is considered a construction zone, the play area will not be opened until it is safe to do so.  The Town will continue to provide updates on the construction and notifications as to when the play area will be open for use. 

 

December 17, 2025

Planned Street Light Service Interruption - Phillips Street beginning December 17

The Town of Franklin has been informed by Duke Energy effective December 17, the street lights on Phillips Street from Wayah Street to Carolina Mountain Drive will be taken out of service and will remain dark. Work that is occurring on a rock wall at Franklin High School close to an underground power source makes this service interruption necessary. This is a safety consideration for workers. The lights will remain off until after the New Year when the wall is completed and power is restored. The Town will share information as it becomes available related to restoration.

Should you have any questions, please contact Bill Deal, Public Works Director, at 828-524-2516 x 402.

December 10, 2025

SUNNYSIDE SKATEPARK CLOSED FOR CLEANING

The Town of Franklin is saddened to have to close the skatepark at Sunnyside for several days to remove the graffiti that was left on the skate surface.  The park will remain closed until all of the graffiti can be removed, and the surface property cleaned and pressure washed.  Cameras at the site are being reviewed to assist in identifying the individuals who have defaced this park that so many community members and skateboarders worked together to have built.

 

If you have any information about this incident, you are encouraged to reach out to the Franklin Police Department at 828-524-2864.