Gov. Bill Haslam announced that Franklin Tomorrow’s Get Fit Franklin program will represent the City of Franklin as a pilot program of the Governor’s Foundation for a Healthier Tennessee program. Healthier Tennessee is led by Gov. Bill Haslam and made possible by The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness, a non-profit corporation dedicated to enabling […]
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Young Professionals Philanthropy
Monday, Mar 9th
Join us for a cup of coffee and an opportunity to give back alongside your fellow YPs through GroundsWELL Project.95. The Well Coffeehouse is encouraging each customer to purchase a cup of coffee and donate an extra 95 cents to go toward its next major water project in Nairobi, Kenya. The goal is to raise $38,000 to […]
Franklin Fire Department
Monday, Mar 2nd
WHAT Create a video, 3 minutes or less, that illustrates the theme, “Where there is love, there are smoke alarms,” and highlights the Franklin Fire Department. For inspiration, please click HERE. For Official Contest Rules, please click HERE. WHO MAY ENTER Young people, ages 11 – 18, who live in Williamson County, Tennessee. WIN!!! MORE […]
Brightstone Bracketology
Monday, Mar 2nd
In 1987, President Ronald Reagan declared March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The proclamation called for people to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with developmental disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Since this proclamation describes the mission of BrightStone, during the month of March, BrightStone is initiating a fun, awareness […]
Franklin is Top Place to Live in Nation
Tuesday, Feb 3rd
Franklin TN Franklin is a highly rated place to retire located in the center of Tennessee. The town is surprisingly affluent, one of the richest towns in the state. The New York TImes called it a “…southern gem hiding in the shadow of Nashville”. There is a 16 block historic district, cute stores and independent […]
Patricia Hart Luncheon
Sunday, Feb 1st
United Way of Williamson County’s Patricia Hart Society is a group of dedicated women in Williamson County who support the needs of our community and have joined together to encourage women of all ages and backgrounds to help in the work of United Way. Our vision is to create an opportunity for women to take […]
Launching today!
Friday, Jan 30th
The poll for the 2015 Sizzle Awards is launching today!! Stay tuned! Presented by Southern Exposure Magazine, the Williamson Herald and FranklinIS / JLB Works. The winners will be announced in the Williamson Herald in March, in Southern Exposure Magazine and online after the Sizzle Awards ceremony. THE POLL OPENS JANUARY 30, 2015 AND WILL […]
Town’s End General Store To Become Jamba Juice
Monday, Jan 12th
The owner of Town’s End General Store, Cynthia Townsend, has announced the closing of the store to open her franchise-owned business, Jamba Juice, at the same location of 504 West Main Street. “I have been working on a downtown Franklin location for over a year and decided the location of my present store will be […]
Prevent Freezing Pipes
Monday, Jan 12th
Homeowners should take precautions to help protect their property from damage. Weatherproofing your home against the cold will help protect your indoor plumbing against the threat of breaks. Franklin Water Management encourages its customers to take the following precautions to reduce the risk of freezing pipes that can burst. § Know what areas of your home, such […]
Remembering the Battle of Franklin
Friday, Nov 28th
November 29, 2014 – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm – Living History Presentation of Carnton as Hospital Walk through the hallowed halls of Carnton Plantation and experience the house as it would have been the night of November 30, 1864. Nearly 100 re-enactors will portray Confederate soldiers and the surgeons who treated them at the […]
American Girl Fashion Show
Wednesday, Oct 15th
We are just about a week away from the 3rd Annual American Girl Fashion Show hosted by and to benefit Mercy Community Healthcare and sponsored by PANDORA Jewelry Store Cool Springs Galleria! Seats are still available! But online ticket sales will end on Tuesday, November 4th at 10:45pm. So make sure to order your ticket before […]
$150,000 for the Battlefield
Tuesday, Oct 14th
Once part of the Carter family garden, the Lovell property was caught in the midst of the some of the most furious fighting during the Battle of Franklin. It is currently home to the Flower Shop and Williamson County CASA, both of which will relocate elsewhere in Franklin after the purchase. On May 27, The […]
Giving Back
Monday, Sep 29th
On November 15, Franklin, TN will remember the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin. There will be re-enactors from all over the country on November 15, and 16, bringing history to life. JLB Works is excited about this community event and has donated all Eastern Flank Battlefield design with the signs around town commemorating […]
Battle of Franklin Collectibles
Tuesday, Sep 16th
In making the announcement, Lotz House Executive Director J.T. Thompson said, “We’ve had a lot of requests from visitors to purchase items to commemorate the Sesquicentennial and we’ve created an incredible series of items using the 150th Battle of Franklin logo created by the Williamson County CVB. Today we presented Mayor Ken Moore and the […]
Jokers and Jackpots
Wednesday, Aug 6th
Join us for an evening of casino games, entertainment and fantastic shopping in the live…and surprise auctions! Casual gourmet dining will be provided by Catering & Events by Suzette, Daily Dish, Gulf Pride Seafood, Menu Maker Catering, Pie in the Sky, Ribbons of Chocolate, Stoveworks Restaurant & Catering, Wall Street Italian Grill and more! So […]