Public access to Franklin State Forest is currently restricted as the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) investigates vandalism and theft of Division of Forestry (TDF) equipment on the forest in Franklin County.
Sometime during July 12-14, 2024, vandals bypassed a secured gate on Franklin State Forest and ruined five TDF dozers and damaged one transport truck. In addition to spray painting threatening messages, they stole equipment, slashed tires, cut wires and hoses in engine compartments, broke windows, and tampered with fuel tanks.
If anyone has information related to the thefts and vandalism on Franklin State Forest, please call 844-AG-CRIME (844-242-7463) or email agriculture.crime@tn.gov. (Photos courtesy TDA)
