FRANKLIN, TN — Thanks to over a hundred individual donors and one very generous $20,000 matching grant, BrightStone had a new record high year for The Big Payback! BrightStone received exactly $60,000 during this community-wide, 24-hour online giving challenge hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Not only will this single-day campaign fully fund […]
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Leadership Franklin Announces Graduates of 2018 Class
Thursday, May 10th
Franklin, TN – Leadership Franklin held graduation ceremonies for its twenty-second class at Franklin City Hall on Wednesday, May 9. Graduates are executives and senior community leaders selected to represent a cross-section of Franklin and Williamson County. 2017-2018 Leadership Franklin Class: Mike Alexander, Signs First – Franklin Torrey Barnhill, Friends of Franklin Parks Allena […]
BATTLE OF FRANKLIN TRUST TO HOST LECTURE ON 14TH AMENDMENT
Thursday, May 10th
“The United States Constitution and Confederate Memory” to occur on Thursday, June 7 FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust will host a lecture on Thursday, June 7 featuring speaker Eric A. Jacobson. Titled “The United States Constitution and Confederate Memory,” the lecture will focus on the 14th Amendment, how it defined American citizenship, […]
2018 CASA Voices Recap
Monday, May 7th
The 7th annual Voices for Children event was held at The Barn at Sycamore Farms in Arrington, TN. The sold-out event raised more than $136,000 to support the work of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and those advocating for abused and neglected children in Williamson County. The evening began with cocktails on the patio, and guests were invited […]
JUNE 2 TRIATHLON FOR YOUNG ATHLETES
Thursday, May 3rd
Calling all aspiring triathletes, ages 8 to 12! You can swim, bike and run your way to the finish at the 7th annual Half-Pint Triathlon on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN. Register now for this fun annual event at www.wcparksandrec.com, activity #11736. The Half Pint Triathlon […]
SUMMER TENNIS CLINICS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
Thursday, May 3rd
Indoor and outdoor group clinics The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department announces summer sessions of indoor and outdoor multi-week tennis clinics at: the Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood, TN; Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy. in Brentwood; Ravenwood High School, 1724 Wilson Pike; the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.; Grassland Park, […]
‘CINCO DE MEOW’ CAT FESTIVAL MOVED TO SUNDAY, MAY 6
Thursday, May 3rd
Due to forecasted inclement weather, the ‘Cinco de Meow’ cat festival at Williamson County Animal Center scheduled for May 5 has been moved to Sunday, May 6. Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin, is hosting its first annual ‘Cinco de Meow’ cat festival on Sunday, May 6, featuring cat behaviorist and […]
Williamson County Business Owner Jon Stolzer Spotlighted in Top 100 Magazine’s 2018 “Top 40 Under 40”
Wednesday, May 2nd
Nashville, TN – May 2, 2018 – Top 100 Magazine released its annual selection of the “Top 40 Under 40” and Jon Stolzer, CEO of Stolzer Medical, was honored to be spotlighted among the 2018 list. This honor is a monumental milestone for the serial entrepreneur who launched Stolzer Medical in 2015 following a successful dog training/behaviorist […]
OUTDOOR POOLS AND MAIN FACILITIES OPEN ON MEMORIAL DAY
Tuesday, May 1st
Williamson County Parks and Recreation Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the department’s four outdoor pools and Splash Park (Franklin, TN) will be open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Outdoor pools are located at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.; […]
Franklin’s Free Parking Garages Get Vehicle Counters
Tuesday, May 1st
Displays inform drivers of available spaces Franklin—Visitors and residents parking in the two City Owned free parking garages will now be informed of available spaces within the garages before entering. The City’s Information Technology Department has created a data analytics program which allows the use of video cameras to identify cars as they enter the […]
Sand Volleyball Registration – Franklin, TN
Monday, Apr 30th
Three summer leagues offered The Athletics Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation announces open registration for three sand volleyball leagues (coed 4’s, $200 per team) and men’s and women’s doubles, $80 per team) playing at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN. Registration for the men’s (#11321) and women’s (#11322) doubles Monday […]
RABIES & MICROCHIP CLINIC SATURDAY
Friday, Apr 27th
Protect your pets Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) in Franklin, TN, will have its monthly public rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the shelter, 106 Claude Yates Dr. The public is invited to bring their cats or dogs for $10 rabies shots and $15 microchips. The […]
Pet of the Week – Joseph
Friday, Apr 27th
Joseph is a big dog with an even bigger heart! This handsome boy is seven years old, and he is looking for a forever home. Joseph is calm and serene and a joy to be around! Joseph is learning leash skills, and enjoys outings in a fenced play area. He truly lives in the moment and enjoys each and […]
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU AT FRANKLIN ART SCENE
Friday, Apr 27th
Franklin Art Scene returns on Friday, May 4 FRANKLIN, Tenn. – After what feels like months of rain, Franklin Art Scene returns on Friday, May 4 to will the sun to shine and kick-off the summer season. Join the Franklin community to dance around the maypole and celebrate this installment of the Downtown Franklin Art […]
Leadership Franklin Seeking Applications for 2018-2019 Class
Wednesday, Apr 25th
Business and community leaders are encouraged to apply to community leadership organization Franklin, TN — Applications are now being accepted for the twenty-third class of Leadership Franklin. Applications may be downloaded at www.leadershipfranklin.org. Completed applications are due on or before May 11, 2018. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Paula Harris, Executive […]