Franklin has lost our City Diner, for a Enmarket Gas station. A designated 8-acre site at the entrance of Franklin, adjacent to Main Street and the bypass, is set for the establishment of an Enmarket gas station. This spot is located directly across from the newly opened Angel Medical Center, which serves as a significant marker for visitors entering our town. We believe that this development will reflect poorly on Franklin; a gas station does not convey a positive impression to those arriving in or passing thru our community.
For over five decades, the City Diner on Main Street has played a vital role in our town. It embodies our shared history, epitomizing the numerous generations that have gathered in this cherished establishment, which we desperately want to preserve. The idea of replacing our beloved City Diner with another fuel station feels inappropriate. This area of Franklin already features multiple gas stations, including a substantial one located at Ingles and our local Hot Spot just the road with is a community meeting hub. Furthermore, the community’s need for dining options greatly exceeds the demand for another provider of fuel, tobacco, fast food, alcoholic beverages, and lottery tickets. Is this the message we want our visitors to take away about our beloved town?
We submit this petition to assertively communicate that the choice of "Enmarket" as a location is not welcomed by the community members, and to express our position regarding the City Diner, losing our icon. Your selection of this site and the potential loss of a community icon will face opposition from local community.
Franklin’s unique character and charm are vital to our community, ensuring that it does not get overshadowed by overwhelming corporate development. While we do not oppose an Enmarket gas stations in principle, situating one at such a crucial entrance to Franklin would undermine the town's appeal.
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Reached 250 supporters
November 7, 2024
November 4, 2024
The sheer volume of people joining this fight proves that Franklin is not just going to roll over for Enmarket. These corporate vultures clearly underestimated how much we value our history over their cheap gas and lottery tickets.
Reached 100 supporters
November 4, 2024
118 Comments
There are already 5 gas stations in that area (Car City, N&N, Express Mart, Hot Spot and Ingles). I believe we are covered in the gas category.
I've eat there ever since I was little back when tubby an joe owned even it's piece of history that should be left alone an preserved there's enough of gas stations in this town why do you need 3 gas stations in that one little stretch it's like why do we need 3 Ingles or 2 McDonald's
The City restaurant was a staple in macon county. Once establishments like this and the Normandy is gone Franklin loses its small town charm. There is not much left that makes Franklin it's own. The town has changed alot over the past 20 years. That change has shift to more corporate vs staying local. Keep Franklin local and small town small.
If tourism is considered positive. This diner is definitely a plus! I am not a native but parttime resident. Would really hate to see a 50+ yr contributor to Franklin history be lost for yet another gas station. Sadly my home city is now barely recognizable today. FYI
I agree this location is unacceptable for a project of this nature, our town entrance would be much better suited for a professional medical plaza, mixed use or something that would provide a good image for this lovely town.
Franklin deserves better at the entrance to our beautiful town than another gas station.
We Need A Restaurant Here
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Franklin has lost our City Diner, for a Enmarket Gas station. A designated 8-acre site at the entrance of Franklin, adjacent to Main Street and the bypass, is set for the establishment of an Enmarket gas station. This spot is located directly across from the newly opened Angel Medical Center, which serves as a significant marker for visitors entering our town. We believe that this development will reflect poorly on Franklin; a gas station does not convey a positive impression to those arriving in or passing thru our community.
For over five decades, the City Diner on Main Street has played a vital role in our town. It embodies our shared history, epitomizing the numerous generations that have gathered in this cherished establishment, which we desperately want to preserve. The idea of replacing our beloved City Diner with another fuel station feels inappropriate. This area of Franklin already features multiple gas stations, including a substantial one located at Ingles and our local Hot Spot just the road with is a community meeting hub. Furthermore, the community’s need for dining options greatly exceeds the demand for another provider of fuel, tobacco, fast food, alcoholic beverages, and lottery tickets. Is this the message we want our visitors to take away about our beloved town?
We submit this petition to assertively communicate that the choice of "Enmarket" as a location is not welcomed by the community members, and to express our position regarding the City Diner, losing our icon. Your selection of this site and the potential loss of a community icon will face opposition from local community.
Franklin’s unique character and charm are vital to our community, ensuring that it does not get overshadowed by overwhelming corporate development. While we do not oppose an Enmarket gas stations in principle, situating one at such a crucial entrance to Franklin would undermine the town's appeal.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 7, 2024
November 4, 2024
The sheer volume of people joining this fight proves that Franklin is not just going to roll over for Enmarket. These corporate vultures clearly underestimated how much we value our history over their cheap gas and lottery tickets.
Reached 100 supporters
November 4, 2024
118 Comments
The community of Franklin is more than a service stop; it is a gorgeous, mountain town with so much to offer. It is time for the Town of Franklin to work towards portraying our town that way. There is so much potential for our town & it won’t be realized through an abundance of gas stations.
There are already 5 gas stations in that area (Car City, N&N, Express Mart, Hot Spot and Ingles). I believe we are covered in the gas category.
I've eat there ever since I was little back when tubby an joe owned even it's piece of history that should be left alone an preserved there's enough of gas stations in this town why do you need 3 gas stations in that one little stretch it's like why do we need 3 Ingles or 2 McDonald's
The City restaurant was a staple in macon county. Once establishments like this and the Normandy is gone Franklin loses its small town charm. There is not much left that makes Franklin it's own. The town has changed alot over the past 20 years. That change has shift to more corporate vs staying local. Keep Franklin local and small town small.
If tourism is considered positive. This diner is definitely a plus! I am not a native but parttime resident. Would really hate to see a 50+ yr contributor to Franklin history be lost for yet another gas station. Sadly my home city is now barely recognizable today. FYI
I agree this location is unacceptable for a project of this nature, our town entrance would be much better suited for a professional medical plaza, mixed use or something that would provide a good image for this lovely town.
Franklin deserves better at the entrance to our beautiful town than another gas station.
We Need A Restaurant Here
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The community of Franklin is more than a service stop; it is a gorgeous, mountain town with so much to offer. It is time for the Town of Franklin to work towards portraying our town that way. There is so much potential for our town & it won’t be realized through an abundance of gas stations.