Three months after flames tore through the kitchen at Halfway Market & Diner in Franklin, the beloved local spot is still stuck in a waiting game — not with contractors or insurance adjusters, but with the city's permitting process. The restaurant at 1419 W. Main St. was closed and unoccupied when the fire broke out on May 13, 2026, and owners say they're ready to move forward the moment approvals come through. According to the Williamson Source…
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