Lemuel “Life” LaRoche poses with his children and a giant chess board in the ACC Library on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. LaRoche is the founder of Chess and Community, a local organization with a mission to engage and empower the youth in the Athens community through chess.
Photo/Sarah White
Hattie Whitehead, former resident of Linnentown, poses for a photo outside of Creswell Hall with her book’ “Giving Voice to Linnentown” on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in Athens, Ga. The dormitory high rise building stands where Linnentown, a predominantly Black neighborhood, once stood. Photo/ Sarah White
Roger Waters performs in Bridgestone Arena on Aug 27, 2022; Nashville, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Tennessean
Covenant families watch from the gallery as the ohuse passes its minor autopsy protection bill during the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session on public safety and gun control on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Jennifer Rader poses for a portrait at her home on Aug 23, 2022; Franklin, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Tennessean
County Mayor Rogers Anderson speaks at the State of the County address hosted by Williamson Inc on Monday, July 22, 2024.
Terra Southerland holds her goat Bailey on a bench at the Georgia State Fair on Saturday Oct. 9, 2021. This year was Southerland’s fourth year competing in the livestock competition; she and Bailey placed 12th.
Photo/Sarah White
Charlie-Sue Ogletree from Dublin, Ga. kisses her Shetland pony at the Georgia National Fair on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Ogletree won the Baby Miss Peach Blossom pageant and rode in a carriage pulled by her pony, Mickey Blue-eyes, in the fair parade.
Photo/Sarah White
A ferris wheel rotates at the Georgia National Fair on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. At night, the fair lights up with colorful rides, games and vendor stands.
Photo/Sarah White
William Jackson, a veteran of the Vietnam War, poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. Jackson served in the U.S. Coast Guard for almost 4 years.
Bob Roethemeyer, the owner of Avec Moi, poses for a photo at his shop on Main Street on Monday, July 15, 2024.
Kelly Spalding poses for a photo in her downtown Franklin boutique, Kelly Spalding Designs.
Executive Chef Brian Morris holds a plate of chicken and waffles and a plate of chicken biscuits at Hattie B’s at the Factory in Franklin on Monday, April 8, 2024, two days before the location rolled out its new breakfast menu.
Ralph Maxwell, former owner of the Oglethorpe Echo, poses for a portrait outside of the Oglethorpe Echo building on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. The College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia is adopting the newspaper.
Sarah White/The Oglethorpe Echo
Cheryl Brown celebrates after taking her oath of office for open District 10 seat at the County Commission meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Chris Is Lame performs a stand-up comedy routine at Hendershot’s in Athens, Ga. on Wed., Sept. 15, 2021. Hendershot’s hosts comedy nights monthly to promote local comics and amateurs. Photo/ Sarah White
Evelyn Reece touches the interior of a stained glass window in the former Lexington Presbyterian Church on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021. The windows were recently restored with help from a grant written by Reece.
Sarah White/The Oglethorpe Echo
Fred Gretsch poses for a portrait at G Brand BBQ in Crawford on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. Branching from his family’s heritage in the musical instrument industry, Gretsch has additionally opened a BBQ restaurant in his home of Oglethorpe County.
Sarah White/The Oglethorpe Echo
Lillian Barton helps Rogers Anderson, Greg Scott, Ken Moore and others cut the ribbon for the Light of the World Giving Machines in downtown Franklin on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
Studio Tenn members and supporters pose for a photo at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Turner Theater at The Factory at Franklin on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
A mic stand sits at the front of the newly renovated Grand Ole Opry stage on Feb 4, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Tennessean
Thai Chicken Dumplings are pictured in Mama Ning’s Thai restaurant in Watkinsville, Ga. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Photo/Sarah White)
A Pink Stones record is exchanged in Low Yo Yo Stuff Records on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.
Photo/Sarah White
Scenes from the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session on public safety and gun control on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Aiden Pratt yells from the senate gallery during the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session on public safety and gun control on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Speaker of the House, Cameron Sexton is interviewed during the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session on public safety and gun control on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Heather May leads a chant during the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session on public safety and gun control on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Scenes from the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session on public safety and gun control on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Scenes from the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session on public safety and gun control on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Scenes from the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session on public safety and gun control on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Covenant families watch from the gallery as the ohuse passes its minor autopsy protection bill during the Tennessee General Assembly’s special session on public safety and gun control on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Alicia Bell and Nicole McIntyre, leaders of GraceWorks and Franktown Open Hearts respectively, pose for a photo at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
A volunteer sets out more shoes at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
Lisa Pierson (left) and Charlotte Blackwell (right) preper to hand out shoes at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
A volunteer helpes a child find tehir shoe size at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
A volunteer fits a child with new shoes at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
A student tries on her new shoes at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
A student surveys her shoe options at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
Volunteers fit students with shoes at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
A volunteer ties a child’s shoe at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
A student helps his fellow student tie her shoes at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
Alicia Bell, Nicole McIntyre and Jimmy Harris pose for a photo at a collaborative event between Subaru Waltrip, Operation Warm, Graceworks and Franktown Open Hearts to give shoes to local children in need on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
McKnight Park in Murfreesboro struggles to meet facility demands – The Daily News Journal
Players on the 8U Swing Queens team run bases during their practice at McKnight Park in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Monday, Mar. 6, 2023. Photo/ Sarah White
The third base dugout sits empty during a softball practice at McKnight Park in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Monday, Mar. 6, 2023. Photo/ Sarah White
A baseball team practices in the outfield while the Swing Queens Softball team uses the infield for practice at McKnight Park in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Monday, Mar. 6, 2023. The baseball team had planned to practice on a neighboring field, but when the lights on their field were never turned on, the Swing Queens offered to share the field they had reserved. Photo/ Sarah White
Kenny Jordan, coach of the 8U Swing Queens softball team, hits to his players during practice at McKnight Park in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Monday, Mar. 6, 2023. Photo/ Sarah White
Parents watch practice from the bleachers at McKnight Park in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Monday, Mar. 6, 2023. Photo/ Sarah White
A player waits to join practice at the dugout gate at McKnight Park in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Monday, Mar. 6, 2023. Photo/ Sarah White
The Swing Queens softball team practices at McKnight Park in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Monday, Mar. 6, 2023. Photo/ Sarah White
A sign is posted on a field fence at McKnight Park in Murfreesboro, Tn. on Monday, Mar. 6, 2023. Photo/ Sarah White
Candlelight Vigil for Covenant Shooting Victim 2023 – Williamson Herald
Community members hug each other at a candlelight vigil held for Evelyn Dieckhaus on Thursday, Mar. 20, 2023 at High Hopes Development Center in Franklin, Tn. 9-year-old Dieckhaus was one of six victims of Monday’s shooting at Covenant School in Nashville. Photo/Sarah White
A picture of Evelyn and her sister sits outside High Hopes at a candlelight vigil held for Evelyn Dieckhaus on Thursday, Mar. 20, 2023 in Franklin, Tn. Photo/Sarah White
Community members hug each other at a candlelight vigil held for Evelyn Dieckhaus on Thursday, Mar. 20, 2023 at High Hopes Development Center in Franklin, Tn. Photo/Sarah White
Mourners pass a candle flame while the crwod sings “Jesus Loves Me” at a candlelight vigil held for Evelyn Dieckhaus on Thursday, Mar. 20, 2023 at High Hopes Development Center in Franklin, Tn. Photo/Sarah White
Ajah, a mom st E.L.I.’s House reacts to seeing her makeup during the LV Mommy Makeover weekend at E.L.I.’s House on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Jenny Rustioni reacts to a makeover during the LV Mommy Makeover weekend at E.L.I.’s House on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Danielle, a mother at E.L.I.’s house, shares a moment with Lindsey Doyle during the LV Mommy Makeover weekend at E.L.I.’s House on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Danielle Carpeneto styles Danielle’s hair during the LV Mommy Makeover weekend at E.L.I.’s House on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
A ferris wheel rotates at the Georgia National Fair on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. At night, the fair lights up with colorful rides, games and vendor stands.
Photo/Sarah White
Tina Sir carries toys to a vendor before opening at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Sir has worked at the fiar for 20 years.
Photo/Sarah White
Harper Brindell has her face painted at the Georgia National Fair on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Brindell is visiting the fair with her friend and mother.
Photo/Sarah White
Visitors walk through the fair grounds at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Photo/Sarah White
Charlie-Sue Ogletree from Dublin, Ga. kisses her Shetland pony at the Georgia National Fair on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Ogletree won the Baby Miss Peach Blossom pageant and rode in a carriage pulled by her pony, Mickey Blue-eyes, in the fair parade.
Photo/Sarah White
Two visitors wave as they pass over the fair grounds on the gondola at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Photo/Sarah White
Terra Southerland holds her goat Bailey on a bench at the Georgia State Fair on Saturday Oct. 9, 2021. This year was Southerland’s fourth year competing in the livestock competition; she and Bailey placed 12th.
Photo/Sarah White
The clock tower is reflected in a puddle at the Georgia National Fair in Perry on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. It had rained heavily in Georgia the week prior, creating puddles and mud throughout the fiar grounds. Photo/Sarah White
Two people wearing cowboy boots and Crocs are pictured on the YoYo swing ride at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Photo/Sarah White
A woman holds a paper fan in front of her face at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Photo/Sarah White
Jagger Collier, from Perry, runs to pick up his toy at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Collier family visits the fair annually, but came on this day to celebrate the birthday of Jagger’s dad, Josh Collier.
Photo/Sarah White
A child bites into his food at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Friday, October 8, 2021. Fair food is an iconic tradition at fairs across the country.
Photo/Sarah White
Que Moore photographs his girlfriend Ylencia Warner at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. The couple had a caricature drawing made for them at the fair.
Photo/Sarah White
Tyler Elliot cheers while riding his skyboard in the watershow at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
Photo/Sarah White
Visitors to the fair sit to be drawn in caricature at the Georgia National Fair in Perry, Ga. on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. One booth at the fair offered caricature drawings from several artists.
Photo/Sarah White
A visitor dances to music at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Charlene Harrison sings at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Pastor Andre’ Clemmons sings at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Bishop Bobby Sanders leads a sermon at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Pastor D. A. Archie II leads a sermon at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Pastor D. A. Archie II leads a sermon at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Charlene Harrison sings at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Denise Hambrick speaks at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Visitors join in worship at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Art on the sanctuary wall depicts a Black choir as visitors join in song at the MLK Day celebration at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on Monday, jan. 20, 2025.
Humane League Activists hold a banner up during a protest at the headquarters of CKE in Franklin on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Jones chants through a megaphone during a protest by Humane League Activists at the headquarters of CKE in Franklin on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Tessa Graham holds up a sign during a protest by Humane League Activists at the headquarters of CKE in Franklin on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Jones holds a sign facing traffic during a protest by Humane League Activists at the headquarters of CKE in Franklin on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
An activist holds signs condemning CKE and its CEO Max Wetzel during a protest by Humane League Activists at the headquarters of CKE in Franklin on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Activists with the Humane League protest at the headquarters of CKE in Franklin on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
From left, Humane League activists Josh, Jones and Marissa Garst aim their protests at the CKE headquarters building on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Activist Taryn sits in a cage while wearing a chicken costume during a protest by Humane League Activists at the headquarters of CKE in Franklin on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Marissa Garst holds a sign towards the headquarters of CKE during a protest by Humane League Activists on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Activist Taryn sits in a cage while wearing a chicken costume during a protest by Humane League Activists at the headquarters of CKE in Franklin on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Elliana laughs with her mom, Kelsie Richardson, at the Richardsons’ house in Franklin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Icing Smiles baker Joan Vaughn finishes a “Paw Patrol” themed cake for 5 year-old Elliana Richardson at the Richardsons’ house in Franklin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Icing Smiles baker Joan Vaughn finishes a “Paw Patrol” themed cake for 5 year-old Elliana Richardson at the Richardsons’ house in Franklin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Elliana Richardson inspects her birthday cake at the Richardsons’ house in Franklin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Elliana Richardson poses for a photo with her “Paw Patrol” themed birthday cake at the Richardsons’ house in Franklin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
Elliana Richardson and Joan Vaughn pose for a photo with Elliana’s birthday cake from Icing Smiles at the Richardsons’ house in Franklin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.
FHS Transition 2 student Dylan loads inventory onto a cart to be moved at Harpeth True Value in Franklin on Monday, May 13, 2024.
FHS Transition 2 students Diana (left) and Stephen push a cart full items to the store room at Harpeth True Value in Franklin on Monday, May 13, 2024.
FHS Transition 2 students load inventory onto a cart to be relocated at Harpeth True Value in Franklin on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Stephen moves a cart full of inventory through the store at Harpeth True Value in Franklin on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Sandra (in front) and Abby wipe down the cleared shelves at Harpeth True Value after their classmates removed the inventory to create a new display in Franklin on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Abby, Sandra and Diana show off the shelf they spent months painting for the garden center at Harpeth True Value in Franklin on Monday, May 13, 2024.
FHS Transition 2 students get back on the Franklin Transit trolley to return to school after their work at Harpeth True Value in Franklin on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Steve Simpson digs a hole for a tree at the Friends of Franklin Parks spring Volunteer Day on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Tractor Supply Co. volunteers work to plant trees and remove invasive species at the Friends of Franklin Parks spring Volunteer Day on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Eric Lambdin (left) and Ryan Clouse (right), both Tractor Supply Co. employees, plant at tree at the Friends of Franklin Parks spring Volunteer Day on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Steve Simpson digs a hole for a tree to be planted in at the Friends of Franklin Parks spring Volunteer Day on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Volunteers work together to plant a tree at the Friends of Franklin Parks spring Volunteer Day on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
A recently planted sapling is pictured at the Friends of Franklin Parks spring Volunteer Day on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Attractions light up as the sun goes down at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
A child in pink cowboy boots walks across bleachers at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Gary Ellis poses for a photo at his game booth at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Visitors ride the Pharaoh’s Fury at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
A dairy cow competitor waits to enter the showing arena at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
A carousel spins at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Children prepare to slide down the Fun Slide at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Kaebrie Taylor and Kyla Cantillano ride the Sizzler at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Visitors swing on the Flying Circus ride at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
A child pets a chicken in the petting zoo area at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Visitors pass by food stands at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
A crowd walks into the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Colton Kiser drives his monster truck at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
A chicken is pictured in the petting zoo area at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
A dairy cow kicks up dust as it walks through the livestock showing arena at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Visitors ride the Ferris wheel at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Visitors inspect winning produce at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Dairy cows stand in line as they await judging at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
A blue ribbon rests on a watermelon after the produce competition at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Funnel cake is displayed at a food stall at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Visitors play a carnival game at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Chad Collins directs his dogs, Roy and Ty, to herd ducks at the Maury County Fair on Sept 1, 2022;Columbia, TN, USA; Mandatory Credit: Sarah White-The Daily Herald
Blake Wylie makes a tin type image of the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake Wylie prepares a wet plate to be used for an image of the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake Wylie composes an image of the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake Wylie times the exposure of a tin type image at the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake Wylie develops a tin type plate inside his portable “dark room” at the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake Wylie develops a tin type image of the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Sheena Dorton, an ambrotype artist based in Texas, (left) watches Blake Wylie develop an image of the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake Wylie develops a tin type image of the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
The tin type image of the Hiram Masonic Lodge and a few of its members sits in a water bath in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake Wylie prepares to make a tin type image of Chad Gray, the lodge’s secretary at the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake Wylie prepares to make a tin type image of Chad Gray, the lodge’s secretary at the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake Wylie uses a thin black board as his shutter while making a tin type image at the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Blake WYlie develops a tin type image of Chad Gray at the Hiram Masonic Lodge in downtown Franklin on Friday, July 5, 2024.
Lafreater “Fee-Fee” Owens-Watson leads the parade in honor of her 40th annual Community Reunion event at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Lafreater “Fee-Fee” Owens-Watson leads the parade in honor of her 40th annual Community Reunion event at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Fee-Fee Owens-Watson is adorned with with a crown at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Fee-Fee Owens-Watson reaches for a hug at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
The Brentwood Historic Commission walks in the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Lafreater “Fee-Fee” Owens-Watson leads the parade in honor of her 40th annual Community Reunion event at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
A community member holds a picture of her ancestor in the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
James Watson, Fee-Fee’s husband, poses for a photo at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Descendants of the original Hardscuffle community participate in the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Descendants of the original Hardscuffle community participate in the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
A Brentwood fire truck is decorated with the names of the original Hardscuffle families at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
New Brentwood U.P,B. Church representatives ride in the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Descendants of the original Hardscuffle community participate in the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Visitors watch the parade go by at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Howard “Bae Bro” Owens, who had the original idea to start community reunions, poses with an honorary plaque at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Robert and Kassie TIgg, descendants of the Bowling family that lived on Hardscuffle and representatives of Edmondson Chapel Church, pose for a photo at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Fee-Fee Owens-Watson poses for a photo with Annie Miller at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Rosita Baines Lee and April Mabry, great great great granddaughters of Kittie Sneed, pose for a photo at the Brentwood Historic Hardscuffle Road Parade on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Landon walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
High Hopes kids fill the stage on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Grace walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Josephine walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Maddie walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Tallis walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Benning walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Emma walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
George walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Bram walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Isabella walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Jackson walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Kaylee walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Charlotte walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Jane walks the catwalk on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Runway of Hope, High Hopes Development Center’s annual fashion-show fundraiser.
Elbert County High School Homecoming Football Game vs Haralson County 2021 – UGA Visual Journalism and the Elberton Star
Zabdi Bernal, Senior kicker for Elbert County High School warms up before the game against Haralson County on Friday, October 1, 2021. Haralson County team members watch from behind Bernal during their own warm-ups. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
Christian Harris, Junior wide receiver for Elbert County, dodges a tackle in the first quarter of the game against Haralson county on Friday, October 1, 2021. Jason Groves, Freshman defensive back for Haralson County made the tackle to end the play. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
A member of the homecoming court walks through the stands at the Elbert County Granite Bowl on Friday, October 1, 2021. The night was Elbert County High School’s homecoming game. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
Carson Adams, Senior wide receiver for Elbert County, attempts to run through a tackle on Firday, Oct. 1, 2021. Kaden Mullins, Senior linebacker for Haralson County, tackled Adams to end the play. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
A pair of heels sit on a ledge at the Elbert County Granite Bowl on Friday, October 1, 2021. The night was Elbert County High School’s homecoming game. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
Trustin Allen, Senior wide receiver for Elbert County, misses a pass mid-air on Friday, October 1, 2021. The miss resulted in a turnover. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
Christian Harris, Junior wide receiver for Elbert County, runs the ball in the game against Haralson county on Friday, October 1, 2021. Harris was tackled by Zabdi Bernal to end the play. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
Elbert County colorguard members watch as Haralson County prepares to snap the football on Friday, October 1, 2021. The colorguard performed with the band after the game due to homecoming festivities during halftime. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
Elbert County cheerleaders face the crowd during the game high school football game against Haralson County on Friday, October 1, 2021. Elbert County lost their lead in the second half and spectators and cheerleaders cheered for a rally. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
A Haralson County football coach hugs one of his players after winning the game at Elbert County High School on Friday, October 1, 2021. After trailing in the first half, Haralson county came back to win the game 26 – 21. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
An Elbert County football player walks off the field at the Granite Bowl on Friday, October 1, 2021. Elbert County lost their homecoming game to visitor Haralson County. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
An Elbert County band member performs after the game against Haralson County on Friday, October 1, 2021. The night was the homecoming game and this performer was also a homecoming court member. (Photo/Sarah White, saw86124@uga.edu)
Toye Heap signs the conservation easement to protect the Glass Mounds historic Indigenous site at Westhaven Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 9, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2023.
Toye Heap explains the history of the area at the signing of the conservation easement to protect the Glass Mounds historic Indigenous site at Westhaven Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 9, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2023.
Tom Kunesh passes tobacco around for the audience to sprinkle on the site at the signing of the conservation easement to protect the Glass Mounds historic Indigenous site at Westhaven Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 9, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2023.
Tom Kunesh speaks at the signing of the conservation easement to protect the Glass Mounds historic Indigenous site at Westhaven Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 9, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2023.
An attendee sprinkles tobacco on the side of one of the mounds at the signing of the conservation easement to protect the Glass Mounds historic Indigenous site at Westhaven Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 9, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2023.
Tom Kunesh gives a copy of “Touch the Ground” to Mark Mallaganes at the signing of the conservation easement to protect the Glass Mounds historic Indigenous site at Westhaven Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 9, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2023.
From left, Mark Mallaganes, Matt Tolley, and Toye Heap sign sign the conservation easement to protect the Glass Mounds historic Indigenous site at Westhaven Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 9, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2023.
Michelle Jenkins writes down her group’s ideas for preservation actions needed in town at the Heritage Foundation’s Preserve Williamson Nolensville Town Hall discussion on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Nolensville Mayor Halie Gallik listens to ideas from her group at the Heritage Foundation’s Preserve Williamson Nolensville Town Hall discussion on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Anna Marcum speaks at the Heritage Foundation’s Preserve Williamson Nolensville Town Hall discussion on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Tyrus Sturgis speaks at the Heritage Foundation’s Preserve Williamson Nolensville Town Hall discussion on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Attendees write down their ideas for preservation actions that can taken in Nolensville at the Heritage Foundation’s Preserve Williamson Nolensville Town Hall discussion on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Tyler Carpenter presents his group’s ideas at the Heritage Foundation’s Preserve Williamson Nolensville Town Hall discussion on Monday, June 24, 2024.
County commissioner Greg Sanford presents his group’s ideas at the Heritage Foundation’s Preserve Williamson Nolensville Town Hall discussion on Monday, June 24, 2024.
Page High School Graduation 2023 – Williamson Herald
Scenes from Page High School’s graduation in Franklin, Tn. on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Scenes from Page High School’s graduation in Franklin, Tn. on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Battle Ground Academy Tug-of-War 2023 – Williamson Herald
The rope rests on the gorund after the competition at Battleground Academy’s 84th annual tug-of-war competition over the Harpeth River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
The rope rests between students before the start of the competition at Battleground Academy’s 84th annual tug-of-war competition over the Harpeth River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Parents and family members of the students watch the competition from the bridge on Highway 96 during Battleground Academy’s 84th annual tug-of-war competition over the Harpeth River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
The Greer team pulls the rope during Battleground Academy’s 84th annual tug-of-war competition over the Harpeth River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
The Platos team pulls the rope at Battleground Academy’s 84th annual tug-of-war competition over the Harpeth River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Platos literary society students celebrate after their team victory at Battleground Academy’s 84th annual tug-of-war competition over the Harpeth River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Platos literary society students celebrate after their team victory at Battleground Academy’s 84th annual tug-of-war competition over the Harpeth River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Greer literary society students watch their rival team celebrate after they were defeated at Battleground Academy’s 84th annual tug-of-war competition over the Harpeth River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Platos literary society students celebrate after their team victory at Battleground Academy’s 84th annual tug-of-war competition over the Harpeth River on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Photo/Sarah White
Linley Macmillan has bloody makeup put on her before the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Linley Macmillan smiles as she gets into place for the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
A LifeFlight helicopter lands on the track at the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
A Brentwood Police officer inspects the scene of the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
The Brentwood Fire and Rescue team pulls Kinsely Reid out of a car during the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
A Williamson Health EMT enters the scene of the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Kinsely Reid is transported to an ambulance during the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Elizabeth Fuller is questioned by police during the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Derrick Smith shares his story with students after the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Commissioner Susannah Macmillan poses for a photo with her daughter at the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Kinsely Reid poses for a photo with her EKG reading from the ambukance after the mock drunk driving crash at Brentwood High School on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.
Sam Simonsen and Sofi Jensen celebrate at the celebration for completing two 777 challenges and purchasing two of each donatable item in the Giving Machines on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
at the celebration for completing two 777 challenges and purchasing two of each donatable item in the Giving Machines on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
at the celebration for completing two 777 challenges and purchasing two of each donatable item in the Giving Machines on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
Sam Simonsen and Sofi Jensen complete two 777 challenges by purchasing two of each donatable item in the Giving Machines on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
Competitors stand in barrels full of grapes and use their bare feet to squeeze out juice at the 13th annual Grape Stomp hosted by A Vintage Affair at the Factory at Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Competitors stand in barrels full of grapes and use their bare feet to squeeze out juice at the 13th annual Grape Stomp hosted by A Vintage Affair at the Factory at Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Competitors stand in barrels full of grapes and use their bare feet to squeeze out juice at the 13th annual Grape Stomp hosted by A Vintage Affair at the Factory at Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
“Swabbies” clear out the barrel drains and hold buckets to catch the grape juice stomped out by their teammates at the 13th annual Grape Stomp hosted by A Vintage Affair at the Factory at Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
A “swabby” holds their team’s juice collection at the 13th annual Grape Stomp hosted by A Vintage Affair at the Factory at Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Competitors stand in barrels full of grapes and use their bare feet to squeeze out juice at the 13th annual Grape Stomp hosted by A Vintage Affair at the Factory at Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Franklin, TN annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony 2023 – The Williamson Herald
Matthew West performs at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Photo/ Sarah White
Half of a ceremonial electrical plug rests on stage as the Freedom Intermediate School choir sings at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Mayor Moore and event sponsors later used the plugs to signify the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Photo/ Sarah White
A spectator holds an umbrella over their head during a brief rain shower at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Large crowds visited the event despite the less-than-ideal weather.
Photo/ Sarah White
Tony and Holly Miller have their photo taken at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Photo/ Sarah White
Danny, Lukas and Lindsay Ray (left to right) get their photo with Santa Claus at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. The Ray’s live in Nashville but visited the tree lighting with their friends who are Franklin locals.
Photo/ Sarah White
Jeff and Jodi Frank, Lori McIlrath and Janet Toms (left to right) sit together as they wait for performances to began at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Jodi Frank brought her family – husband Jeff, sister Lori and mother Janet – specifically to see Matthew West’s performance.
Photo/ Sarah White
Matthew West performs at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. West enthusiastically returned to the stage for this year’s tree lighting in Franklin.
Photo/ Sarah White
The Freedom Intermediate School choir sings at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. In addition to their own performance, the choir supported Bryant and West with background vocals.
Photo/ Sarah White
Jordana Bryant performs at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Photo/ Sarah White
The Freedom Intermediate School choir sings in support of Matthew West’s performance at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Photo/ Sarah White
Children watch the performances behind a baracade at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Photo/ Sarah White
Spectators hold their phone flashlights in the sky for the playing of “Silent Night” at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. West asked the audience to raise their lights and sing along as he performed the Christmas classic.
Photo/ Sarah White
Mayor Ken Moore, along with representatives from MTE and TVA connect the ceremonial electrical plugs to light the Christmas tree at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Photo/ Sarah White
Crowds gather around the newly lit Christmas tree in the center of the square at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Photo/ Sarah White
Rich and Tessa Van Etten (left) pose with Jennifer and Rich Speckman (right) in front of the tree at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Photo/ Sarah White
Bianca Monika, Sandy Michaels and Laural Sterling pose for a photo at the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. The trio respresents two of the three generations of their family present at the event. The local family has been coming to the Franklin tree lighting for as many years as they have lived in Franklin.
Photo/ Sarah White
Crowds move through main street after the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square event on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.
Photo/ Sarah White
Skylar Dukay, President of Boybutante aperforms at the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Photo/Sarah White
The hosts of Boybutante pose for a photo during the show at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Photo/Sarah White
Diego the Wolf performs at the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Photo/Sarah White
The crowd cheers on a drag queen at the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Photo/Sarah White
A member of the Athens Showgirl Cabaret performs at the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Photo/Sarah White
A member of the Athens Showgirl Cabaret performs at the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022. This drag queen squirted liquid out of her costume while performing a farm-animal themed set with her troop.
Photo/Sarah White
Carmela Macchiato performs with her backup dancers at the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Photo/Sarah White
Rose Asia performs at the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Carmelo’s performance was only her second time on stage; her first being her audition for Boybutante.
Photo/Sarah White
The winner of “Slay and Stay” performs for the crowd at the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The “Slay and Stay” competition allowed attendees to show off their style to crowd.
Photo/Sarah White
Jacqueline Daniels poses for a photo as she enters the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Photo/Sarah White
Lori Divine makes an entrance at the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Photo/Sarah White
A fan hands money to the host during the Boybutante Ball at 40 Watt on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Photo/Sarah White
Concrete Jungle Zucchini Harvest 2021 – The Red & Black
Allison Stawara speaks to volunteers prior to harvesting zucchinis at the UGA horticulture farm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Stawara is a graduate student conducting research in entomology with the zucchinis at the farm. (Photo/ Sarah White)
Volunteer pick leader, Isaac Johnson, speaks to volunteers at the Concrete Jungle zucchini harvest on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Concrete Jungle hosts weekly harvests around Athens.(Photo/ Sarah White)
Volunteers harvest zucchini for Concrete Jungle at the UGA horticulture farm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. This week was the third zucchini harvest of the season. (Photo/ Sarah White)
Jenny Gallucci, Athens program manager for Concrete Jungle, harvests zucchini on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Gallucci began working with Concrete Jungle in Athens in May of 2020. (Photo/ Sarah White)
Zucchinis and research tools are pictured at the UGA horticulture farm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. The harvested zucchini is weighed before being loaded and transported to the food bank. (Photo/ Sarah White)
A volunteer carries a zucchini during Concrete Jungle’s harvest on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Volunteers do not need agricultural experience to join COncrete Jungle’s harvests.(Photo/ Sarah White)
Concrete Jungle volunteers harvest zucchini at the UGA horticulture farm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. In addition to farm-grown produce, Concrete Jungle harvests fruit from under-utilized trees around the city. (Photo/ Sarah White)
A volunteer places zucchini into a bucket during the harvest at UGA’s horticulture farm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Each bucket of zucchini is weighed and then transported to the food bank of Northeast Georgia. (Photo/ Sarah White)
A volunteer holds a yellow zucchini during the harvest for Concrete Jungle at the UGA horticulture farm on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Yellow and green varieties of zucchini squash were harvested. (Photo/ Sarah White)
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