Franklin Simpson Kentucky Real News

02/08/2023

02/07/2023

-FRANKLIN DRIVE IN HAS CLOSED-

From: Franklin Drive In Owners

Moviegoers, it is official the Franklin Drive-in has been sold and will no longer operate as a drive-in. This was a difficult decision for our family. Many of you may not know but this drive-in has been in our family for 33 years and we bought it from the original family who built it. We would have loved to keep it as a drive-in, but the location has changed so much since it was first built in the late 60's. There is so much more traffic and light noise and this continues to increase year after year. In addition to traffic and light noise many are now taking advantage of bringing 1st run movies into their homes so we are now competing with the very studios that make the movies and show them on their own streaming services. We want to thank all that have supported us over the many years and for allowing us to be a part of your memories. We do think drive-ins still have a place but not on a busy highway like ours. Just because it is best for us to retire from the drive-in business it could be an opportunity for someone else. If anyone is interested in our projector, screen or concession equipment please send an email to [email protected]

We will miss you all.

02/02/2023

HEAD-ON COLLISION CAUSES FATALITY

On Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at around 4:34 p.m., it was reported that a head-on collision had occurred in front of Berry Plastics on Bowling Green Road.

Authorities reported a silver 2023 GMC Terrian driven by Albert Jones, 52, of Franklin, Ky. was traveling southbound on 31W and a black 2014 Toyota 4Runner driven by a 16-year-old juvenile was traveling northbound. The vehicles met each other and collided head-on.

The juvenile was transported to a medical facility by his father where he was treated and released. Mr. Jones and his wife, Amy Jones, 49, were transported by Simpson County EMS to Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Jones was pronounced deceased of his injuries upon arrival at the hospital. Mrs. Jones is in critical but stable condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Det. Travis Frank of the Franklin Police Department and Deputy/SGT Cory Jones of the Simpson County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the collision.

Agencies responding and assisting on scene included the Franklin Police Department, Simpson County Sheriff's Department, Franklin/Simpson Fire, and EMS.