Franklin noise dispute continues before festivals at The Rock
Franklin still waiting on full sound study
Franklin residents are still waiting for a sound study on The Rock Sports Complex as music festivals approach and neighbors continue pressing city leaders for noise limits.
FRANKLIN, Wis. - Franklin city leaders discussed noise concerns tied to The Rock Sports Complex on Tuesday night, May 19, as back-to-back music festivals are set to bring crowds to Franklin Field.
What we know:
The issue remains a point of contention for some homeowners living near The Rock, who have urged the city for years to set decibel limits.
Back in September, a Los Angeles-based acoustics engineer traveled to Franklin to measure sound at several points on the property. The city and The Rock Sports Complex are still waiting on the final report because the city and JPM Acoustics Noise Vibration have not reached a final agreement.
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The Franklin Common Council discussed that potential agreement in closed session for a little more than an hour Tuesday night.
The noise issue has repeatedly brought residents to council meetings, especially neighbors living within about a mile of the complex. Some said they are still waiting for a solution.
What they're saying:
"These are families. These are homeowners. These are taxpayers. They deserve the same peace, stability and quality of life that Franklin promises to every resident. The JPM sound study was completed in Sept. of 2025. It is now eight months later, and residents are still waiting for a clear path forward," said Linda Mathwig, a Franklin resident.
There are also supporters of The Rock who say they feel the business is being targeted.
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Mayor John Nelson said he has an idea of what is in the sound study, but the city still has questions it wants sorted out before the report is released.
Dig deeper:
The latest discussion came as two music festivals are scheduled later this month at The Rock. The Franklin Common Council approved The Rock to host the Country Rising Festival and Tacos and Tequila Festival back in March.
A city report reviewed in March showed noise levels exceeded city limits twice during the last Tacos and Tequila event in September 2025.
The Rock Sports Complex is home to the Milwaukee Milkmen and also includes a snow park, bar and community baseball fields.
Franklin Common Council to address The Rock noise complaints
The Franklin Common Council on Tuesday, May 19 plans to address noise complaints at The Rock Sports Complex.
The Source: The information in this report was gathered from the Franklin Common Council meeting.