Crime & Safety
Franklin Bomb Threat: All-Clear Given (UPDATE)
The threat was called in to a business at Jamison Station. Patrons reported being evacuated from the Franklin Farmer's Market.
FRANKLIN, TN — Franklin police have given the all-clear after they said they were investigating a bomb threat faxed to a business at Jamison Station Saturday morning.
Police said affected areas were evacuated and a perimeter was established out of an abundance of caution. (For updates on this story and more local Franklin news, subscribe to the Franklin Patch)
The investigation took place right near the Franklin Farmer's Market and patrons reported being evacuated.
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In a statement, police said that after careful examination, no danger was detected. A criminal investigation into the threat is underway.
Franklin Farmer's Market at the Factory evacuated due to an "emergency " #FranklinTn
— Lori Fitzwater (@LFitzwa1) May 27, 2017
We just got evacuated from the Franklin Farmer's Market. Lots of up in here. https://t.co/zZp53AMOr1
— Phil Shay (@thephilshay) May 27, 2017
If you are headed to Franklin Farmer's Market, be aware it was just evacuated for an undisclosed emergency. Traffic is bad going in.
— HousesAndPlanes (@BrianMcCray) May 27, 2017
Heads up @WSMV Franklin Farmer's Market evacuated because of bomb scare. pic.twitter.com/av8H27Xvis
— Buzz Brainard (@buzzbrainard) May 27, 2017
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