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I have been working in Public Works for a land trust agreement, is owned by the and Phase Two adds a new parking lot
six years. I am a graduate of the University City of Franklin. The championship horse with adaptations in line with the American
of Tennessee, Knoxville and have a Midnight Sun is buried on its grounds. Disabilities Act (ADA). Design is nearing
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Midnight Sun was Harlinsdale’s claim to completion, with construction of Phase
I am currently a staff engineer in the fame. Aside from being a two-time World One expected to start in Spring 2022. Phase
CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) Champion, his lineage can be traced to Two start date is pending funding. The
engineering department with the City of all but four World Championship horses renovation portion of the project includes
Franklin. I am lucky enough to work on from 1949 to 1999. It is now home to the adding a catering room, bathrooms, and a
projects with the Parks and Recreation Pilgrimage Music Festival, horse races and facelift for the exterior. Mr. Harlin’s original
department. It is always fun to see citizens shows, 4th of July celebration, and many office also is being renovated, as is the
using the facilities that we build and get other events. room previously referred to as the lady’s
excited for upcoming projects. The project is divided into two parts. lounge. This was the place the wives sat
How did you find out about APWA, and how did Phase One includes renovating the barn, while their husbands purchased horses.
you get involved initially?
I learned about APWA through my
previous supervisor, Regina Santana, who
encouraged me to branch out and join
the organization. I am so glad that she
did! I have met many wonderful people
through the organization and learned a
lot from them. I enjoy hearing about how
other cities handle their projects. I can
learn about their process and can use their
experiences to enhance mine. I am looking
forward to growing in this organization
and in my career as a civil & environmental
engineer.
Highlight a new project you are working on.
A current project is the Harlinsdale Farm
main barn. Harlinsdale Farm, through

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