Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting a former mayor of Franklin, Tom Miller. We chatted a bit. We were at a retail establishment in Cool Springs, which is partially in the city of Franklin and partially in the city of Brentwood. I think that when we shop in Cool Springs, we don't think very much about the town that receives the benefit of our sales tax dollars.
Tom commented that when he was Mayor, he was very conciencous to shop in Franklin whenever possible. He was literally putting money into the city's budget when he did that. He still thinks about it, but maybe not as much as he did then. And it got me thinking too. I certainly want all the areas around me to benefit from the tax money we give when we shop, so I doubt I will worry too much. But I think I will keep that in mind so that I can support my local community, Franklin, with my tax dollars. And of course, if you shop in a business, you contribute to its ability to stay in business and be viable in your community.
The city of Franklin is doing many projects that will benefit the city and keep it attractive. This has been hugely beneficially in keeping tourists visiting and people wanting to live here. And as a resident, I drive around Franklin, TN thinking how fortunate I am that I get to live here.
I guess I will think about keeping my tax dollars a little closer to home.
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