Franklin Fire Station 8 Westhaven

Franklin Fire Station 8 in the Westhaven community officially opened for business on August 22, 2016.  Located at the corner of Front Street and Whitman Road, the $3.8 million station shortens response times to the western areas of Franklin and provides back-up to downtown Station 1.  Designed by the Renaissance Group, the main level of the facility is 11,369 square feet and the mezzanine area provides an additional 1,443 square feet.  The building features three apparatus bays, living and sleeping quarters, a gathering space, a kitchen and eating area, underground utilities and landscaping. Franklin-based Southeast Contractors, LLC was the general contractor. The land for the building site was donated by Southern Land, the developer.