In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Amerigo is featuring strawberry tiramisu and Underground Wine Project’s “And Why am I Mr. Pink” rosé during the month of October! A portion of all proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society’s “Real Men Wear Pink Campaign“. Head to either area location all month long to help […]
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WKRN ADOPT-A-THON FEATURES $2 RATE
Friday, Oct 18th
“Twice as Nice” Friday and Saturday at Williamson County Animal Center Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) in Franklin announces $2 adoption fees on all shelter pets on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. The shelter is participating in the News 2 WKRN “Twice as Nice” Adopt-a-thon along with Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC). […]
City of Franklin’s Fuller Story Unveiling Official Photo
Friday, Oct 18th
The Battle of Franklin Trust, along with the City of Franklin, hosted a public event yesterday to unveil historic markers to begin telling the “Fuller Story” at the Public Square in historic downtown Franklin. The five unveiled markers tell the stories of the African American experience before, during and after the Civil War. Mayor Ken […]
Brentwood Baptist Church to Host Alzheimer’s and Dementia Event
Tuesday, Oct 15th
Brentwood, TN – October 15, 2019 Brentwood Baptist Church will be hosting a special event on Thursday, November 14, at 6:00 p.m. on the Brentwood campus (Hudson Hall), where Senior Pastor Mike Glenn will share stories about his personal journey in caring for his mother as she struggled with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Glenn released his […]
Fall Brings Cooler Weather and Home Improvement and Specifically Pool Closing Scams
Friday, Oct 11th
Nashville, TN., Oct. 11, 2019– The past week was mostly filled with temperatures below 70 degrees, it is officially starting to feel like fall. With the seasonal change also comes a difference in the type of scams frequented. One of the most prevalent changes in scams during the fall is a shift towards home improvement scams. […]
TRASH COMPACTOR KITTENS READY FOR ADOPTION
Thursday, Oct 10th
Little “survivors” need forever homes Four kittens that were rescued from a trash compactor in Fairview on August 1 are now ready for adoption at Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) in Franklin. The kittens were just two to three weeks old when a citizen using the Fairview Convenience Center spotted them inside a compactor. The […]
Interpretive markers will be unveiled on Oct. 17 FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust, along with City of Franklin, will host a public event to unveil historic markers to begin telling the “Fuller Story” at the Public Square in historic downtown Franklin. The “Fuller Story” initiative was conceived by three pastors, Hewitt Sawyers, […]
SHELTER PLAY YARDS IMPROVED BY LOCAL SCOUT
Wednesday, Oct 2nd
Latourette achieves Gold Award goals Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) in Franklin, Tennessee is pleased to announce that Itchy’s Play Yard for shelter dogs and the two public dog parks located at the shelter have received significant upgrades thanks to the Girl Scout Gold Award project of Rachel Latourette, a Franklin High School senior. The […]
Chartwell Hospitality’s Hilton Franklin Cool Springs Earns Hilton Legacy Award, AAA Four-Diamond Status
Tuesday, Oct 1st
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – September 18, 2019 – Chartwell Hospitality, an integrated hotel operations and development company, announced today two noteworthy awards and designations earned for its full-service Hilton Franklin Cool Springs: the 2018 Hilton Legacy Award’s North American New Build of the Year and its AAA Four-Diamond status. The Hilton Legacy Awards identify the passion, […]
Brentwood, TN – September 26, 2019 – Following a national search that began in early 2019, the Trustees of Brentwood Baptist Church have announced that Stan Breeden, Assistant Superintendent of Operations for Maury County Schools, has accepted the call to be the church’s Senior Executive Pastor. Stan and his wife, Debbie, have been active members of […]
BATTLE OF FRANKLIN TRUST INSTALLS NEW INTERPRETIVE SIGNS
Wednesday, Sep 25th
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust has installed two new interpretive signs at Carnton. The ongoing effort, in collaboration with the Civil War Trails program, works to place these signs throughout the grounds of Carnton and Carter House to continue the Battle of Franklin Trust’s educational undertaking to preserve history. “For many years […]
HERITAGE FOUNDATION’S FRANKLIN GROVE ESTATE & GARDENS PROJECT SELECTED AS NATIONAL GRANT FINALIST
Tuesday, Sep 24th
20 Historic Sites Celebrating Women’s Contributions to Local Communities Compete for $2 Million in Grants Through 2019 Partners in Preservation: Main Streets Campaign September 25, 2019 (FRANKLIN, Tenn.) – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens project has been named a finalist in the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American […]
New Series Now Seeking Nashville Locals!
Sunday, Sep 22nd
Hello Sunshine and Critical Content have teamed up to bring you a brand new home organization series featuring New York Times bestselling authors Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit. Clea & Joanna will take on the challenges of arranging and organizing the homes of individuals and families who need their help. Do […]
Heritage Foundation to Honor Nationally Renowned Author and Filmmaker with Inaugural Tracy Frist Legacy Award
Friday, Sep 20th
Dayton Duncan to be honored at the 46th Annual Heritage Ball on October 5 FRANKLIN, Tenn. – On the heels of the release of the new eight-part 16-hour docuseries, “Country Music,” directed and produced by Ken Burns; written and produced by Dayton Duncan; and produced by Julie Dunfey, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, Tenn. […]
BATTLE OF FRANKLIN TRUST REPRINTS HISTORICAL BOOK
Tuesday, Sep 17th
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust recently announced the reprinting of “The Battle of Franklin: A Monograph”. Written by U. S. General Jacob D. Cox, the book was the first full-length study of the battle. Originally published in 1897, the book is being re-released to commemorate the 155th anniversary of the Battle of […]