African-Americans celebrate heritage, culture
Published 6:06 pm Tuesday, September 24, 2019
- The Supremes impersonation is led by Girlie McCauley, center, of Franklin Department of Parks & Recreation, with senior members Virginia Edmonds, left, and Jean Bullock. Submitted | Frank A. Davis
The Franklin Department of Parks & Recreation sponsored its annual Franklin African-American Festival on Saturday at Barrett’s Landing Park in downtown Franklin. Linda Russell served as mistress of ceremony. In all it was a very successful and entertaining day complete with good weather, food vendors, merchandise vendors, good fellowship and entertainment that was off the scale.
Franklin Police Sgt. Scott Halverson, left, and Chief Steve Patterson talk with city residents during the the festival. Submitted | Frank A. Davis
The Grace & Company finale with everyone dressed all in white. Submitted | Frank A. Davis
