BrightStone’s community partnerships continue to grow! MEIKO, one of the largest leading manufacturers of commercial warewashing (dishwashing) equipment donated a commercial dishwasher to BrightStone to use in the Cooking Classroom a few years ago, and most recently helped BrightStone to secure a second dishwashing unit for its Consumable Dry Mix classroom. MEIKO representative David Ciampoli, […]
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Franklin-based Franklin Financial Network, Inc., parent of Franklin Synergy Bank ($867 million in assets, as of March 31, 2014) today announced the completion of the merger of Franklin Synergy Bank and Murfreesboro-based MidSouth Bank. The combined bank will operate as Franklin Synergy Bank. In addition to Franklin Synergy’s six locations in Williamson County, the merger […]
New Trash Day for 6,200 Franklin Residents Beginning July 7
Sunday, Jul 6th
Beginning Monday, July 7 about 6,200 Franklin residents in 41 subdivisions across the city will have a new trash day due to a new cost saving routing system being utilized by the City’s Sanitation and Environmental Services Department. The City will now only be collecting four days a week, for 10 hours each day. This […]
Summer of Stars
Tuesday, Jun 24th
The Williamson County Animal Control and Adoption Center’s mobile unit will be set up in front of Leiper’s Creek Gallery, 4144 Old Hillsboro Rd. from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with adoptable dogs and cats looking for forever homes. Adopters will receive ‘swag’ bags with local merchant and sponsor promotional items. The shelter is competing […]
150 Days of Giving
Thursday, Jun 19th
A Vintage Affair, Franklin Tomorrow, Mercy Community Healthcare among those working collaboratively Several Williamson County nonprofits are coordinating their efforts to win the $5,000 prize being awarded daily in First Tennessee Foundation’s “150 Days of Giving” campaign. Since March 25, First Tennessee’s Foundation has been awarding the prize to the nonprofit with whom they have […]
JLB Launches Business Class Web Hosting Services
Wednesday, Jun 11th
JLB announced the launch of a full line of business class web hosting and managed support solutions this month, a move to anticipate and accommodate all of its clients’ needs. A portion of the proceeds generated from these services will be donated to Williamson County CASA (WCCASA), providing an ongoing financial contribution to help children in […]
Partnership raises more than $1 million for Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital
Wednesday, May 28th
The 13th annual Daily’s Cup benefiting Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will be held Wednesday, June 4 at the Hermitage Golf Course on the President Reserve in Hermitage, Tenn. The long-standing event, hosted by Daily’s and Twice Daily, is the culmination of several ongoing fundraising efforts by the convenience stores. To date, the […]
National Bike Month
Tuesday, May 20th
On the first day of National Bike Month, the League of American Bicyclists has released its 2014 Bicycle Friendly StateSM ranking. For the seventh year in a row, Washington continues to lead the nation, but states like Utah, Minnesota and California moved up the ranking in 2014, shaking up the top 10. “We’re excited and […]
Americana Experience
Sunday, Apr 27th
Venues and community leaders in Franklin, Tennessee have come together to create the Americana Experience, ten music-filled days featuring more than 50 acts performing throughout the area’s restaurants, theatres and music venues. Events begin on Thursday May 22nd and are highlighted by the Americana Music Association’s ‘Cross-County Lines’ Festival (presented by Nissan) on May 31st. […]
Breakfast with the Mayors
Thursday, Apr 17th
Join Franklin Tomorrow for its second Breakfast With the Mayors, presented by First Farmers Bank, Tuesday, April 29, at Rolling Hills Community Church, 1810 Columbia Ave. The results of the Housing Analysis Study, conducted for the City of Franklin by BBC Research & Consulting of Denver, Colo., will be the featured presentation at the free […]
Make-A-Thon at the Library
Monday, Apr 14th
The Williamson County Public Library will be hosting the 2nd Annual Make-A-Thon: Festival of Creativity from 10am-4pm on Saturday, May 3, 2014. The Library is partnering with local businesses, schools, and artisans to show you what is available in your own backyard. Exhibitors include NovaCopy 3D Printing, the Tennessee Association of Woodturners, Bricks 4 Kidz, […]
Mercy Golf Classic
Sunday, Apr 6th
Mercy Community Healthcare’s annual Mercy Golf Classic, presented by the John W. and Barbara A. Dant Charitable Foundation, at Westhaven Golf Club tees off on April 7. “It seems fitting that this year’s Mercy Golf Classic takes place at the start of the biggest week in golf – Master’s week,” said Tracie Dycus, Marketing and […]
Arbor Day Celebration
Monday, Mar 31st
Join the Franklin Tree Commission and the City of Franklin Parks for a great opportunity for FREE family fun! Over 300 Free Saplings will be handed out as well as: Zip lining, Group Tree Climbing, Corn Hole, Kids Activities, & More! We can’t wait to see you enjoying our trees! Please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov with any […]
Annual Egg Hunt
Tuesday, Mar 18th
Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites area residents to hop on over to the FREE annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2014 promptly at 10:00 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex soccer fields, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., near the corner of Mack Hatcher Blvd. Children ages 10 and younger are invited to attend! […]
Heritage Ball
Saturday, Mar 15th
CHAIRS NAMED FOR 41st ANNUAL HERITAGE BALL IN SEPTEMBER Hincheyville Neighbors Represent Past, Present & Future of Black Tie Event FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Generations of Williamson County residents have made a tradition of supporting the Heritage Ball, the community’s longest-running black tie event. Now, Brian and Lisa Beathard of the Hincheyville neighborhood in downtown Franklin […]