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Preservationists Eye Franklin Battlefield

FRANKLIN, Tenn. - It's where thousands of soldiers were killed, where the civil war neared its end.

Now, the piece of land in Franklin is home to a Domino's Pizza. But it turns out money can go a long way in restoring the past.

In this case, a group of very excited people hope that a newly awarded million dollar grant will help reveal another piece of Franklin's rich history.

Consider Columbia Pike the dividing line between two eras. On one side, the Carter House takes us to the past. Across the street, a Domino's Pizza covers up the past....
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