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Franklin Beacon is a local news source for Franklin, TN, part of Middle Tennessee. We report on Education, Public Safety, Community, Business, Sports, and Elections — the stories that matter to the people who live and work here.
Our coverage is led by Weldon Genies, Editor. Have a tip or a story idea? Reach us at .
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Editor
Weldon Genies is a Washington D.C. native, who recently graduated from Northwestern University in June 2026 with a bachelor degree in Journalism. He has had stints with Big Ten Network, the Chicago Union, and Northwestern student-led outlets in WNUR Sports and Inside NU. He prides himself on always delivering the truth to local communities no matter what.
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