Franklin Chamber gives away free bags, gift cards

Courtesy-Franklin Chamber of Commerce

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Franklin Chamber of Commerce is supporting the businesses along the U.S. 31 corridor during construction with a free "Brave the Barrels" bag giveaway this Friday, June 26, at 11:30 a.m.

The first 100 people in line outside the Dairy Queen at 480 N. Morton Street will receive a free bag, each containing a gift card to a local U.S. 31 business.   

Come out, brave the barrels, and show your support for the businesses that continue to serve the community throughout INDOT's U.S. 31 improvement project.   

Bags will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Limit one "Brave the Barrels" bag per family. To participate in the promotion, recipients must be 18 years of age or older.

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