FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Franklin resident is asking city leaders to reconsider an ordinance after he received a citation for having too many flags in his front yard.
Duane Charlton has lived on Birchwood Circle for nearly three decades. Currently, he has seven flags posted along his curb, as well as two flag poles that each have two flags.
Charlton said his flags represent are meant to represent his patriotism and support for the military and first responders.
“The United States of America, no matter what, is still the greatest country, in my opinion, in the entire world,” Charlton said. “This flag is my [contribution] to the soldiers that did die, and my freedom means a lot to me, and a lot of people don’t understand what that flag stands for.”
On Aug. 22, Charlton received a notice from the city, letting him know he could only have three flags due to a Franklin zoning ordinance that went into effect July 1. However, Charlton refused. Two weeks later, he was issued a citation and a notice to appear in court Oct. 3.