Barn “Quilts” – as art in Franklin County Gene Marrano January 25, 2019 1 min read Barn Quilt by Jane Strike. Courtesy photo Barn Quilts are cropping up all over Franklin County. The painted wood version of beloved quilts dot businesses, barns and gates. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno reports is is becoming a draw for tourists. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Hokies home to Syracuse tomorrowNext: Virginia chambers pass bills allowing happy hour advertising Related Stories 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 1 min read Local woman advocates for other childhood cancer survivors experiencing late effects of cancer treatment Denise Membreno September 5, 2025