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Rev. Eric Manning of Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church to Tell Story of Tragedy, Healing After 2015 Shooting That Ended Nine Lives  FRANKLIN, Tennessee—The mass shooting that took nine lives in the sanctuary of the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015 sent shockwaves across the country. As Americans wrestled with the senselessness […]

Nashville, Tenn. – FiftyForward Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) is seeking adults age 55 and older to tutor students in grades K-4 in Williamson County Public Schools and the Franklin Special School District. “FLIP volunteers are invaluable to us here at Liberty Elementary, not just because they help our students become better readers and mathematicians, […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust is pleased to announce their latest partnership with the African American Heritage Society to staff and interpret the McLemore House Museum. This partnership will extend the hours of the museum from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. “The Board of Directors of The Battle of […]

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Aug 7, 2019 – Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee today announced the appointment of Harriet Schiftan as its President and CEO. Schiftan, a successful leader in Nashville’s non-profit community, will take the reins of the 21-year-old cancer support organization on Tuesday, Sept. 3. “The Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee team is thrilled to welcome […]

Teachers receive free admission to tour Carter House and Carnton FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust will host a Teacher Appreciation Day on August 17 for all current educators and school staff. Teachers will receive free admission to Carter House and Carnton Classic House tours. “Teacher Appreciation Days grants us the opportunity to […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust is pleased to announce that through the generosity of a Williamson County neighbor – Mr. William David Dozier – another piece of the Franklin battlefield has been reclaimed. The small tract of land has been donated to the Trust and it connects the Carriage Park neighborhood to […]

Jack is a lovable four-year-old pup looking for a forever home. He is four years old, weighs 64 pounds, and is very bright. Jack is knows how to shake hands, sit and stay. He is also housebroken and crate trained. Daily walks are one of his favorite things, along with playing outside. He would do […]

Nashville, Tenn. — Audrey Hepburn once said, “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself and one for helping others.” Juanita Lockert, a volunteer with the FiftyForward Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) program has learned this firsthand. As a FLIP volunteer for more than 11 years, […]

Annually, the Heritage Foundation hosts the Invitation Stuffing Party to commence the Heritage Ball festivities. The party is known for multi-generational attendance that brings a unique sense of comradery to the Old, Old Jail. The invitations are carefully stuffed and prepared by volunteers, including Eunetta Kready, who has attended all 46 stuffing parties. The volunteers […]

United Way of Williamson County’s Stuff the Bus school supply drive kicks into high gear from July 22 – July 27. APCOM is a new Stuff the Bus partner, and their employees have rallied together to donate the majority of the Stuff the Bus crayon supply, which is an essential item on kindergarten–8th grade supply […]

At the Make-A-Wish Homecoming Event, people from all over middle Tennessee gathered to celebrate the opening of Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee’s new home at The Compassion Collaborative.  The Compassion Collaborative gives Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee a place with more space which provides the opportunity for more staff and more wish granting.  Wish Kids, Wish Families, friends, and […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 9, 2019 – First Tennessee Bank, member of the First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) family of companies, which includes Capital Bank, today announced it has expanded its trust division with the opening of a new office in Nashville. To oversee the operation, First Tennessee has appointed Stephen Russell as senior vice president, […]