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Posted by: Katharine Heriges on Jun 21, 2018
John P. Franklin Jr., a Chattanooga icon who holds the distinction of being the first African-American elected official in the city, died this week, the Times Free Press reports. He was 96. Franklin was first elected to the old Chattanooga City Commission in 1971 and served five terms, including as vice mayor. He was a teacher and principal, and operated a family funeral home business.