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Franklin glass studio The Glass Touch is closing its doors Sept. 19 at its location in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Ste. 11F, Franklin, according to a sign in the doorway of the establishment. "Thank you for all support and patronage over the last 10 years," the sign said. 629-777-9098. http://www.theglasstouch.com
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