The Patricia Hart Society of United Way of Williamson County organizes Full Tummies, Warm Hearts, an annual Thanksgiving food drive. Last year, 324 sponsors and 86 volunteers provided food baskets for 878 households (3,674 individuals). This year’s food drive will benefit more than 800 Williamson County families. Community volunteers will meet at the United Way […]
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Thanksgiving food relief
Friday, Nov 15th
A collaborative effort by GraceWorks. One Generation Away and The Well will provide Thanksgiving fixings to low-income families at three sites Nov. 23. A GraceWorks Mobile Food Pantry will offer food from 9 to 11 a.m. that day at Fairview Middle School, 7200 Cumberland Drive, Fairview. One Generation Away will have a Thanksgiving food giveaway […]
First Horizon Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital
Friday, Nov 15th
Recognized as a Leading Business for Corporate Citizenship in America Nov. 15, 2019 – First Horizon National Corp. (“First Horizon”) (NYSE: FHN) today announced that it has been named to the 2020 list of America’s Most JUST Companies. First Horizon ranked 3rd overall among banks and 2nd in the financial services industry for how it […]
Local event raises thousands for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Friday, Nov 8th
Again this year on Halloween, Ascend Federal Credit Union asked the community to join them in the fight to end blood-borne cancers, participating in Costumed for a Cure to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). On Oct. 31, Ascend employees from all over Middle Tennessee dressed up in their most creative Halloween costumes and […]
barre3 Brentwood Grand Opening
Thursday, Nov 7th
barre3 Brentwood is celebrating its first location in Williamson County by hosting an official Grand Opening event on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 3-7 p.m. Free and open to the public, guests will enjoy free classes, raffle prizes, giveaways, retail discounts and more! The celebration will kick-off with a free class starting at 3 p.m. followed […]
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE EFFECTS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Nov 6th
Animal Center closes early Friday; closed Saturday through Monday Due to scheduled electrical maintenance, Williamson County Animal Center will be closed from 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 8 through Monday, November 11 (Veterans Day). The shelter will reopen for regular hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12. The offsite maintenance project […]
VETERANS DAY AND THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY PARKS & REC The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will observe the following holiday schedules in November. Veterans Day – November 11 The department’s six main indoor facilities will be open on Monday, November 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 […]
GraceWorks’ new services available in Fairview
Monday, Nov 4th
GraceWorks is expanding its mobile services model in Fairview by adding signups for its Christmas gift program and providing Neighbor Services resources including rent and utility assistance. Registration for The Manger Christmas program will be from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4-8 at the Fairview library, 2240 Fairview Blvd. The Manger provides a store-like environment […]
Local United Ways Merge to Serve Growing Community
Sunday, Nov 3rd
November 1, 2019, NASHVILLE, Tenn.—United Way of Metropolitan Nashville (UWMN) and United Way of Williamson County (UWWC) announced today that the two organizations have officially merged as of October 31, 2019. The newly combined organization will rebrand, operating under the new name United Way of Greater Nashville beginning in January 2020. This change was […]
FHS MISTLETOE MARKET AND GIFT SHOW SET FOR NOVEMBER 9
Friday, Nov 1st
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Mistletoe Market is Franklin High School’s Christmas seasonal warm-up event, featuring crafts, gifts, decor and treats. Admission is free, open to the public and located in the FHS Commons at Franklin High School, 810 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN. Doors are open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Over 140 vendors will be on […]
TN CASA Honors Three for Exemplary Work Aiding Organization in Advocating for Children Who Have Been Abused and Neglected
Tuesday, Oct 29th
Statewide organization gives its three most prestigious awards to leaders who support and exemplify the mission of CASA. NASHVILLE, Tenn.— TN CASA, Tennessee Court Appointed Special Advocates, awarded three state leaders for their dedicated work for CASA and on behalf of children at its annual meeting that took place in Nashville, Tenn. on Oct. 22. […]
BATTLE OF FRANKLIN TRUST HOLDS PUBLIC EVENT TO UNVEIL “HARVEY”
Wednesday, Oct 23rd
Animalia Health & Wellness sponsors component for new museum FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Animalia Health & Wellness and The Battle of Franklin Trust welcome Harvey, the beloved mascot of the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry to the Carter House. Through the generosity of Animalia, a bronze sculpture of Harvey is the first tangible component completed for the […]
SERVPRO of Williamson County Raises $18,000 to Help Abused and Neglected Children in Williamson County
Monday, Oct 21st
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The 4th annual SERVPRO of Williamson County Charity Golf Classic, hosted by owners Tim and Natasha Wesley, raised more than $18,000 to benefit Williamson County CASA and their efforts to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Williamson County community. “Making a positive difference to improve the […]
TN CASA ANNUAL MEETING: A CELEBRATION OF THOSE WHO MAKE HELPING 5,350 KIDS ANNUALLY POSSIBLE
Monday, Oct 21st
Media is invited to attend a celebration of those who dedicate valuable time and energy to supporting the mission of Tennessee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), an organization that exists to support, develop, expand and unite local CASA programs in recruiting and training volunteers to advocate for Tennessee’s children who have been abused and neglected. […]
Attorneys’ Pro Bono Work Addresses Constant Need
Sunday, Oct 20th
By Jacqueline B. Dixon, Esq. The words “pro bono” — based on a Latin term meaning “for the public good” — might not mean much to anyone outside the legal profession. For most attorneys in Tennessee and around the country, though, pro bono work is a part of our culture that we take very seriously. […]