Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/City of FranklinThe wealthy Nashville suburb of Franklin roundly rejected what is likely the most controversial mayoral candidate in its history, deciding Gabrielle Hanson’s myriad of scandals—including several instances in which she cozied up to white supremacists—were too much to stomach.The local real estate developer lost with just 20% of the vote, records showed, keeping the city of 85,000’s longtime incumbent, Ken Moore, in office anothe
An attempt to divide the city of Franklin may end up doing the exact opposite. Franklin's alderman said they are united at the expense of one of their own.
Members of Franklin Board of Mayor and Alderman rebuked Hanson Tuesday night, accusing her of sowing division in a once-peaceful community by inviting members of a hate group into the community.