The City of Franklin, along with Local and National Preservation Partners, Close On the Carter Hill Franklin, Tenn. – The City of Franklin along with local and national preservation partners closed on a land transaction that will result in the creation of a city battlefield park along Columbia Avenue in downtown Franklin, to be known […]
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Certified Animal Welfare Administrator
Monday, Feb 1st
Laura Chavarria, the director of Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC), has achieved the highest level professional designation for animal welfare professionals, having earned the Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) credential. She is one of only 100 shelter professionals to have this distinction. Candidates must meet strict eligibility requirements in leadership, management and animal welfare experience […]
Barnes & Noble Cool Springs Celebrates Pre-K-12 Teachers & Administrators
Wednesday, Jan 13th
To celebrate pre-K-12 educators and administrators, Barnes & Noble Cool Springs will celebrate Educator Appreciation Days from Saturday, January 9, through Sunday, January 17. During Educator Appreciation Days, Barnes & Noble Cool Springs will offer a special sweepstakes in which educators can enter to win a Maker Space for their school, featuring some of the […]
Franklin Tomorrow names new officers, board members for 2016
Thursday, Dec 31st
Franklin Tomorrow Inc., the community visioning nonprofit, has named new officers and members to its Board of Directors for 2016.
Music City Bowl
Tuesday, Dec 22nd
TEXAS A&M TO FACE LOUISVILLE IN THE 18th ANNUAL FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE MUSIC CITY BOWL Kickoff will be Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 6:00 p.m. CST at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The game will be televised live on ESPN. “This year’s matchup between Texas A&M and Louisville carries on our tradition of hosting some of the […]
Holiday Schedule Trash Pick Up
Monday, Dec 21st
Check out the latest schedule from the City of Franklin.
Mens Basketball Leagues
Monday, Dec 7th
The Athletics Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation announces open registration for 2016 adult winter D1/D2 basketball leagues at Academy Park Gym, 114 Everbright Ave. in Franklin. The D1 and D2 leagues begin on Sundays in January. The league fee is $475 per team and registration is online at www.wcparksandrec.com (code # 5791). […]
Chris Czarka and Glenn McGehee Appointed to TMA Board of Directors
Wednesday, Nov 11th
The TMA Group (Transportation Management Association) is pleased to welcome Chris Czarka, Director of Tax with Nissan North America, Inc., and Glenn McGehee, Principal and President with SouthStar Development. Patrick G. Emery, TMA Chairman, said: “Throughout the history of the Transportation Management Association (TMA) we have had a very qualified and engaged board. We continue […]
Holly Trolley
Thursday, Oct 29th
Tickets for the Holly Trolley 2015 event are on sale! Tickets can be purchased online at www.tmagroup.org. Additionally, tickets are available at the Transit Center, which is located at 708 Columbia Avenue. Event dates begin on Friday, December 4, and continue December 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20. Participants will be treated […]
Take the Cake
Tuesday, Oct 20th
Take your pick of tasty treats at the second “Take the Cake” fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, at the historic Williamson County Courthouse in downtown Franklin. The pickings will be especially good this year with Mike Wolfe acting as master of ceremonies. You know Mike as the creator and co-star of “American […]
“Light the Way” fundraiser for Team Elliott and Rhizo Kids
Thursday, Oct 8th
Friends and family have organized ‘Light the Way” a fundraiser for Team Elliott and Rhizo Kids who serve the greater community for Rhizomelic Chondrodisplaysia Punctata (RCDP). The event is set for Sunday, October 11, at the Eastern Flank Event Facility. Elliott Grace Castro was born on May 30, with a very rare terminal disease, RCDP […]
SPOOKS & COUPES
Thursday, Oct 1st
Williamson County Parks and Recreation presents Spooks and Coupes, a community Halloween event, on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. This fun annual event will feature over 30 classic cars (coupes) with trunks full of treats! Families and kids alike are encouraged to wear their costumes as they trick-or-treat […]
Turkey Trot in Williamson County
Thursday, Sep 24th
Now in its 15th year, the Nov. 26 race is designed for families looking to run off a few calories and have fun, as well as serious runners wanting a certified course to train for longer races. Last year, 2,884 people participated, making it the largest stand-alone 5K in Middle Tennessee. The 5K, which is […]
Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival
Wednesday, Sep 23rd
Like most great ideas, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, and the desire to create a meaningful experience. Two years ago, Musician and Franklin, TN resident Kevin Griffin was on a September morning jog through The Park at Harlinsdale, a century-old horse farm recently purchased by the City of Franklin. Kevin […]
Road to Open on Carothers Parkway South
Monday, Sep 21st
Wednesday, September 23, at 11:00 a.m. Franklin officials will gather for the official opening of Carothers Parkway South Extension from Old South Carothers to Long Lane. The ceremony will take place on the Carothers Parkway Bridge over the Harpeth River. The media and general public are welcome and encouraged to attend the ceremony. Carothers […]