TODAY WE BEGIN A DAILY SPECIAL SERIES COUNTING DOWN THE TOP TEN FRANKLIN STORIES OF 2019.

Ever since I started blogging in 2007 my approach to addressing Franklin topics has been one of edgy analysis. There are plenty of folks in Franklin who view the city with rose-colored glasses. I do not share their utopian outlook. Franklin has its share of warts and needs much improvement, especially in the areas of economic development and retail.

However, there are bright spots, though few and far between. So when Franklin gets rare positive attention, it stands out.

One of Franklin’s top businesses ran into slumping sales and declining market share years ago. Then the company rebounded.

Here are the details.

THE TOP 10 FRANKLIN STORIES OF 2019

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10) THE CARMEX COMEBACK