Franklin woman’s art now adorning postage stamps
By CLIFF HIGHTOWER A Franklin artist now has her artwork commemorated on postage stamps. Elizabeth Brandon traveled to South Dakota this week for the ceremony by the U.S. Postal Service and representa...
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Fork & Vine farm-to-table dinner benefits foster families
Tickets are on sale now for the Third Annual Fork & Vine Dinner, a farm-to-table experience at the Gratidude Ranch in western Williamson County. Fork & Vine benefits S.A.F.E., which serves fos...
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School is on: How to enjoy your hours off
By JULIE HOLT The day has finally arrived, friends! You woke up this morning with a renewed sense of purpose. You skipped upstairs to wake the children for their first full week of school. It was a pa...
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Statewide historic preservation conference coming in September
This year’s annual Tennessee Preservation Trust statewide preservation conference is set for Sept. 20-22 in downtown Franklin. The Franklin Marriott Cool Springs is the headquarters hotel for th...
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Meet Mary Weary, Middle Tennessee’s original “menu maker”
Above, Ben Parsons, Mary Weary, Christa Harris and Micheal-Holmes are the Menu Maker catering team. // SUBMITTED By SUSAN T. LEATHERS Mary Weary didn’t set out to create one of America’s favorite rest...
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Longview Rec hosts drive-in movie experience Aug. 26
The parking lot at the Longview Recreation Center in Spring Hill will become a drive-in movie on Saturday, Aug. 26 for the second annual Family Food & Film Nite. Enjoy a night of free fun watching...
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Symposium will examine “Forgotten Battle” of Dec. 17, 1864
LOTZ HOUSE CIVIL WAR HOUSE MUSEUM The Lotz House announced the Civil War house museum will host a two-part symposium reflecting on the “Forgotten Battle of Franklin – Dec. 17, 1864,” as well as...
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Harpeth River education program examines fish species
A free educational event on the fish of the Harpeth River will be presented from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Hidden Lake river access point at the Harpeth River State Park. Harpeth...
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State Parks points program offers rewards for healthy activities
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION Being active outdoors is not only good for your health – it can earn you Tennessee State Parks merchandise, golf rounds, free camping or even cabin...
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Chukkers for Charity polo event Aug. 26 supports local nonprofits
Planning is under way for the 2017 Chukkers for Charity event to be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at Riverview Farm off Moran Road in the Grassland community. The farm is the home of Orrin and Lee Ann Ingra...
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Raise the Roofs returns Aug. 19 with food, music, polo
More than a dozen local restaurants, Americana music and a polo match are some of the attractions at the sixth-annual Friends of Franklin Parks “Raise the Roofs” event on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Par...
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Kids invited to an all-nighter at Nolensville Rec Center
WILLIAMSON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION Kids ages 7 to 12 are invited to celebrate the end of summer in style with an overnight lock-in at the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, Aug....
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Act Too brings school version of Les Miserables to Franklin Theater
Three different casts of student actors will be performing Les Misérables School Edition at Franklin Theatre on Saturday and Sunday in matinee and evening presentations. Winner of more than 100 intern...
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Season’s last Sunset Concert at Carnton features Journey tribute band
Resurrection: A Journey Tribute, returns to The Battle of Franklin Trust’s annual Sunset Concert Series at Carnton on Sunday evening, for the final show of the season. The Sunset Concert Series...
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Jazzmania 2017 returning to Franklin in October
ABOVE: GRAMMY Award-winning jazz saxophonist Kirk Whalum will headline Jazzmania 2017 in October in The Factory at Franklin. Organizers at the Nashville Jazz Workshop are urging jazz lovers to save th...
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500-mile cycling endurance ride is milestone for Franklin teen in recovery
By MICHAEL CURTIS Some kids don’t get a second chance. As soon as an individual is 18-years- old, they are legally eligible to be sent to jail. However, almost a year ago, Andrew, who had been in trou...
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Proceeds of huge fish fry will fund 425 backpacks, school supplies for kids in need
The 43nd annual Bethlehem UMC Fish Fry in the Grassland community north of Franklin ended up serving more than 1,800 pounds of catfish to over 3,400 guests with the proceeds helping support church mis...
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Fins & Feet aquathlon taking registration for ages 6 to 14
Williamson County Parks and Recreation will be holding the third annual Fins & Feet Aquathlon, a youth swim and run competition on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at the Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage...
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Bluegrass Along the Harpeth: Hot time in the old town
Trees, pop-up canopies, lemonade and bottled water were in high demand Friday and Saturday as Bluegrass Along the Harpeth came to Franklin for the 26th time. The event features traditional music as en...
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Construction fences are down, water is on at new splash park
The new Franklin Splash Park is now open at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. The splash pad is inclusive and accessible, featuring hours of water fun with 28 interactive features, i...
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