Reporting an accident
An owner or driver must file an Owner Operator Report within 20 days for death or injury; property damage over $1500; or damage to state or local government property over $400. [tn.gov]
Accident Report Copy
Franklin collision reports are available free by email through the city portal or as a $10 PDF from PurchaseTNCrash.gov; Records is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 900 Columbia Avenue. [franklintn.gov]
Parking
Downtown on-street parking is free and limited to 2 hours; time limits are enforced 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. City garages have no time limit but a vehicle remaining more than 24 hours may be impounded. [franklintn.gov]
Impounds: finding & releasing your car
A vehicle remaining in a city-owned or city-maintained garage or lot more than 24 hours may be impounded; the city parking page does not publish a tow-lot address phone or release hours. [franklintn.gov]
Who to call
Franklin Police 24-hour dispatch and non-emergency assistance is 615-794-2513. [franklintn.gov]
Fees
Franklin lists an impoundment fee of $25.00 plus $6.00 for each day. [library.municode.com]
Private-property towing
Tennessee requires authorization by the property owner or agent before towing from private property open to the public; notice must be posted at each designated entrance and exit with the garagekeeper name and phone number. [wapp.capitol.tn.gov]
This guide summarizes official sources linked above. Rules change - always confirm with the linked agency. This is general information, not legal advice.