Franklin, TN – Downtown, Events, Shopping, Restaurants, Antiques, Living and Entertainment

David and Kim Leggett have been “pickers” for more than 20 years. Their trained eye and vivacious personalities have attracted a following from around the globe, from individuals interested in following popular vintage trends to those who love the thrill of the hunt.  So much so that the Leggett’s popular downtown Franklin antique shop, City […]

Williamson County CASA (WCCASA) has announced the hire of Marianne Schroer as its new executive director, beginning September 3. With more than 30 years of experience as a licensed psychological examiner,  Schroer has an extensive background in non-profit work. Most recently, she coordinated efforts at 21st Drug Court, a local organization that works to provide […]

Now, after more than a year of intensive renovations, the building will once again serve as a hub on one of the country’s most celebrated Main Streets: GRAYS on Main is commemorating its grand opening Sunday, Aug. 4 with a street closure from the Public Square to Fourth Avenue, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The […]

First catch a Vintage Baseball game as the Franklin Farriers face the Nashville Maroons. This game is free to the public and runs from Noon to 3 pm. Then enjoy the Sunset Concert Series at Carnton featuring 2Country4Nashville with traditional country music hits made famous by the legends. Tickets are $12 for adults (age 13+) […]

More than 250 people attended the event, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, Boyle Investment, Williamson Medical Center, and Vanderbilt Health, among a host of other sponsors. Susan Thornton, one of the founders of Graceworks, was recognized with the Anne T. Rutherford Exemplary Community Volunteer Award for her support of the organization since its founding and […]

For more than 70 years, GRAYS Drug Store bustled with employees and customers filling their pharmaceutical needs—or locals popping in to get a piece of daily gossip. This month, the iconic neon sign will light up once again with memories, both new and old. Only this time, the building will come alive with community members […]

We love our social media friends and followers! We also love the photos of Franklin that you tag us in on Facebook.  We are bringing back the Photo of the Month in a new way this summer. We put together a fun album of tagged photos and encourage you to vote for your favorite photo […]

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County is presenting a rare opportunity to buy a well-kept historic home with a great story for less than $10,000. The catch: the buyer must relocate the home to a suitable property in Williamson County. The story-and-a-half home, built near the turn of the 20th century on the […]

Tucked just off Columbia Avenue, Handy Hardware has been supplying the  downtown Franklin neighborhood with repair parts, paint, plumbing products,  and other traditional items one would expect to find in a store of its kind for more than 40 years. Recently, the family-owned shop partnered with local business Franklin on Foot, in a unified effort […]

FREE Rides today on all Franklin Transit Fixed Routes in celebration of Clean Air Week! http://ow.ly/kFRIb Franklin Transit connects people in the Franklin and Cool Springs Area by providing public transportation services. The service is managed and operated by The TMA Group for the Franklin Transit Authority. Customer Attention Services: If you need assistance, have […]

Visitors will experience the chores of the mid-1800’s through period crafts, demonstrations, games and hands-on activities as well as visit the Historic House Museum. “Days of Washing, Churning, and Learning” are slated for May 16 & 17, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the historic site, located at 900 North Maney Avenue in […]

Online Registration is Now Closed. You may still register at Fleet Feet Sports Brentwood on Friday 2pm-6pm or Saturday 10am-2pm. Race Day Registration is also available! Labor Day – September 1, 2014 Historic Downtown Franklin Public Square Franklin, TN 37064 7:00am – 10K Run 7:00am – Kids Zone Opens 8:30am – 5K Walk/Run 9:30am – […]

From Roper’s Knob to the Franklin Theatre, and a long list of historic treasures saved in between, the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County has a lot to celebrate. The 40th Annual Heritage Ball, to be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park in Franklin, will be a retrospective on all […]

Leadership Franklin awarded two $1,500 college scholarships to local students at the April 11th Graduation Dinner for the Class of 2012-2013. Kelsey Brouwer and Madison O’Shields, both of Franklin, were selected to be the 2013 Scholarship recipients. Winning recipients are selected based on a combination of scholarship application points, community involvement, and quality of a […]

The Westhaven Town Center and Franklin Synergy Bank will host its first annual “Shredder Day” on Friday, April 19th from 11:00am – 2:00pm. A safe and secure shredding truck will be on-site to help customers dispose of their personal and sensitive documents. The Westhaven Town Center and Franklin Synergy Bank are excited to bring this […]