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From graphic designer to first responder, husband-wife find role
By Carole Robinson • Senior Staff Writer
For years Ashlae Sympson and her husband were graphic designers for Whole Food. One day, while taking a walk, they were approached by a volunteer firefighter. He talked about the all-volunteer Williamson County Fire & Rescue Squad and how it protects the community.
“[My husband] signed up and loved it,” Sympson said.
That was in 2012. Five years later he took a paid firefighting job with the Rutherford County Fire Department.
See FIND ROLES for full story featured in the latest special section of the Williamson Herald. 
Franklin deputy police chief identified as one of the citizens who helped couple escape house fire
By Emily Spatz for the Williamson Herald
The Franklin Fire Department has identified Franklin Police Deputy Chief J.P. Taylor as one of the good Samaritans who helped a couple escape a house fire on Lewisburg Avenue last week. The house belongs to former Franklin Mayor Lillian Stewart, who escaped the fire unharmed along with her husband.  
Taylor was driving to work at the time when he saw smoke and was advised over his police radio that it was coming from 201 Lewisburg Ave. When he pulled over to the residence, two women who were already on-scene told him people were still in the house. 
See HOUSE FIRE for the full story.
Ross Chastain holds off Martin Truex Jr. to win at Nashville, 3rd NASCAR Cup Series victory
By TERESA M. WALKER • AP Sports Writer
LEBANON (AP) — Ross Chastain has been criticized as reckless and too aggressive, a driver seen as giving no respect and not deserving any from competitors.
His hard-driving style paid off Sunday night as Chastain held off Martin Truex Jr. to win the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, his first win in over a year and the third NASCAR Cup Series victory of his career.
Chastain said everyone has to deal with criticism. His approach? Just keep working.
See ALLY 400 for full story and photo gallery. 
Multi-state criminals arrested after smash-and-grab jewelry heist in Franklin
Herald Reports
Two men are in custody after a brazen break-in at the Kohl’s store in Franklin in late May
It happened shortly after midnight on May 29, according to a news release from Franklin Police. Officers responding to a burglar alarm found the front glass of the store broken out, the jewelry counter destroyed, and more than $100,000 in jewelry missing. 
Evidence from the scene and information from other law enforcement agencies led to the identification of 25-year-old Patrick Hawley of Los Angeles and 48-year-old John Signorile of Indianapolis as the suspects.
See JEWELRY HEIST for the full story.
Williamson County Fair now accepting online entries for competitive events
Herald Reports
Local bakers, growers, makers and creators can now submit their competitive events entries for the 2023 Williamson County Fair. 
With over 100 contests and competitions, there is truly a competition for everyone. The Competitive Events Premium Catalog is available online only with details for entries in categories such as Agriculture, Creative Arts, Culinary Arts, Cultural Arts, Livestock, Youth, the Sing Your Heart Out Vocal Competition and Pageants. 
See COUNTY FAIR EVENTS for the full story.
Tennessee Lottery player wins $1 million with ticket bought at Tim’s Market & Deli in Franklin
Herald Reports
A Tennessee Lottery player in Franklin won $1 million from the June 19 drawing by matching five white ball numbers.
The lucky ticket, sold at Tim’s Market & Deli at 1535 Columbia Ave. in Franklin, is the 375th Tennessee Lottery ticket sold worth $1 million or more.
The current estimated Powerball jackpot is $427 million for the next drawing on Saturday.
No additional information is available until the prize is claimed.
Check out the 2023 Surrounded by Heroes special section on newsstands now! 
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