Franklin, Tenn.

Franklin officials warn residents about increased Fourth of July fire risks due to a heat wave, emphasizing dangers from backyard grilling and illegal fireworks. Fire Department Battalion Chief Jose Periut highlights city code requirements for grill safety and notes that fireworks are banned in Franklin and other Middle Tennessee cities. Firefighters will monitor conditions and enforce laws during the holiday.

The Collective Boutique will open in Franklin, Tennessee this weekend, providing a new marketplace for hundreds of small businesses. This follows the sudden closure of Painted Tree Boutiques in April, offering entrepreneurs a fresh start to reconnect with customers and pursue their ventures.

The Franklin Police Department is seeking Timothy 'Bama' Hill, a 53-year-old man wanted for discharging a firearm in Franklin, Tennessee, around 12:30 a.m. on June 13. Hill, a felon prohibited from possessing firearms, faces charges of aggravated assault and felon in possession, and police believe he may be driving a white SUV.

The city of Franklin, Tenn., confirmed that downtown parking is currently free, with two free parking garages and free-hour spots on Main Street. Paid parking is limited to private lots, and the city is conducting a parking study and public survey to inform future decisions.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway in Franklin, Tennessee. The incident caused a temporary road closure, which has since reopened. The Franklin Police Department provided an update confirming traffic has resumed.

Franklin Police Department officers are investigating a two-vehicle injury crash on Murfreesboro Road near Southwinds Drive, causing road closures and traffic delays. Lanes in both directions remain shut down as the investigation continues.