Franklin Savings Bank donates $5,000 to 'Choose Franklin' effort

The Franklin Savings Bank Fund for Community Advancement recently issued a $5,000 grant to the Choose Franklin group. This group, composed of community leaders in the City of Franklin, is dedicated to improving the image of Franklin, addressing community concerns and opportunities as identified in recent studies, and promoting the revitalization of downtown Franklin. The funds will be used to hire a facilitator to assist in the group’s efforts. Pictured from left to right are LRGHealthcare Director of Development and Community Affairs and Choose Franklin member Christopher Boothby; President and CEO, Independence Trust Company and Choose Franklin member Mike Ventura; President of Franklin Savings Bank Jeff Savage; President and CEO of LRGHealthcare Tom Clairmont; and Franklin Regional Hospital Volunteer Services Coordinator and Choose Franklin member Sandy Marshall.