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Hannah Jacobs will support the Trust’s mission of preservation and community involvement FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust has hired Hannah Jacobs as the new event and group tour coordinator. Jacobs will handle corporate and private events at Carnton, as well as other special projects and group tour initiatives.  “We are pleased to […]

FRANKLIN, TN (May 1, 2019) – The 2018-2019 class of Leadership Franklin will present their group projects on Wednesday, May 8, at Franklin City Hall beginning at 8:15 a.m. Presentations will be in the BOMA room. Each year since 1996, Leadership Franklin classes have developed and executed group projects that have shaped the community in […]

Cigna-HealthSpring was honored for corporate philanthropy Event raises funds to support much needed programs for older adults in Middle Tennessee Nashville, Tenn. — Community volunteers and Nashville leaders Betsy Schubring Crossley, Vicki Hearn Horne, Lelan Statom, and Cigna-HealthSpring were honored as FiftyForward marked its 30th annual Crown Affair on Thursday, April 25. The Crown Affair, […]

NASHVILLE, TENN — (April 30, 2019)—After nineteen years in East Nashville’s 5 Points, Art & Invention Gallery, creator of the Tomato Art Fest (TAF), will be permanently closing its doors May 31, 2019.  Owners Bret and Meg MacFadyen will be retiring to their home in Woodbury, TN, where they will pursue many new projects. The […]

Starting in July, GraceWorks will move to a mobile services model in Fairview to serve more families experiencing poverty. “The board and the CEO have restructured our service model and believe this restructuring will enable GraceWorks to serve more people and pour more funds into the Fairview community,” a formal statement from the GraceWorks Board […]

Cigna-HealthSpring to be honored for corporate philanthropy Event raises funds to support much needed programs for older adults in Middle Tennessee Community volunteers Betsy Schubring Crossley, Vicki Hearn Horne and Lelan Statom to be honored as community volunteers at 30th annual Crown Affair benefiting FiftyForward;  Cigna-HealthSpring to be honored for corporate philanthropy. The Crown Affair, […]

FRANKLIN, TN – (April 23, 2019) – Leadership Franklin is seeking applicants for its twenty-fourth class, 2019-2020.  Completed applications are due on or before May 3, 2019. The application, as well as 2019-2020 dates and additional information, are at http://www.leadershipfranklin.com/application. Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Paula Harris, Executive Director, at 615.252.4312 […]

Cookie is a lovable, seven-year-old female with a real zest for life! She loves to go on long walks and play outside. Cookie is deaf, but she is learning simple commands with the use of hand signals. She is also on a special diet and takes medication for digestive issues. If you have a heart […]

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s six main recreation centers will be open on Good Friday, April 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd.; the Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr.; the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; the Williamson County Recreation Complex at […]

Shannon Lapsley will lead the Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens project. Apr. 9, 2019 (FRANKLIN, Tenn.) – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN has hired Shannon Lapsley as director of special projects and campus planning. Lapsley will be the lead project manager on the restoration and rehabilitation of the Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens […]

Nashville, Tenn. — The Crown Affair Patron Party was held Sunday, April 7, at the home of Melinda and Jeff Balser and celebrated community volunteers and Nashville leaders Betsy Schubring Crossley, Vicki Hearn Horne, Lelan Statom, and Cigna-HealthSpring.  Each of this year’s Crown Affair honorees is being recognized because they exemplify a giving spirit and […]

The organization is seeking donors to support the final phase of construction FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust is seeking donors to help support the final phase of reconstruction work on the Carnton springhouse. The first two phases of the project are now complete after the damaged roof was removed and additional masonry […]