Provide a home for the holidays Staying home for the holidays? Williamson County Animal Center is seeking families that can provide a temporary holiday respite for its shelter pets. “We are seeking families that will commit to fostering,” said shelter Community Outreach Coordinator Debbie Sims. “Our Christmas wish is that every pet has a […]
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Pet of the Week: St. Nick
Wednesday, Dec 19th
Big-hearted St. Nick is looking for his forever family for the holidays – and beyond! He is a five year old chocolate lab mix and weighs 85 pounds. St. Nick has a friendly personality, and he is great on a leash. For Christmas, St. Nick wants a family with older children, no cats, a fenced […]
HERITAGE FOUNDATION TO PARTNER WITH WILLIAMSON, INC. ON O’MORE PROPERTY
Wednesday, Dec 19th
Idea Center to host office space and collaborative environment for entrepreneurs FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN will partner with Williamson, Inc. via a multiyear lease agreement for one of the two mansions on the property of the former O’More College of Design. Williamson, Inc. will create the Idea Center, an […]
WILLIAMSON COUNTY CASA RECEIVES DONATION FROM LOCAL SERVPRO®
Monday, Dec 17th
SERVPRO® of Williamson County presents CASA with donation from annual golf tournament FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Williamson County CASA received a donation of more than $16,000 on Dec. 6 from SERVPRO® of Williamson County, a local cleanup and restoration company. The funds were raised through SERVPRO® of Williamson County’s annual Golf Tournament held on Oct. 1 […]
Pet of the Week-Nicolas
Friday, Dec 14th
Nicolas is a steadfast, mellow three-year-old, with a cute, stubby tail. His eyes are beautiful – one is the color of the finest chocolate and the other is the hue of a perfect summer sky. He loves being around people of all ages and is an amiable, attentive companion. You can meet Nicolas at the Williamson […]
RABIES & MICROCHIP CLINIC SATURDAY Plus Christmas morning delivery and holiday fosters
Friday, Dec 14th
Rabies & Microchip Clinic December 15 Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) in Franklin will have its monthly public rabies and microchip clinic on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the shelter, 106 Claude Yates Dr. The public is invited to bring their cats or dogs for $10 rabies shots and […]
HERITAGE FOUNDATION HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM, DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN ASSOCIATION
Thursday, Dec 13th
Outgoing Brentwood Mayor Jill Burgin to begin new position in January FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN has hired outgoing Mayor of Brentwood Jill Burgin as executive director of the Main Street program. Franklin’s Main Street program, also known as the Downtown Franklin Association, is accredited through the National Main Street […]
MESSER CONSTRUCTION CO. PROMOTES JONATHAN HOLMES TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Wednesday, Dec 12th
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Messer Construction Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Jonathan Holmes to business development executive, a role that places Holmes as part of the company’s senior leadership team. Holmes joined Messer in 2012 as business development manager. Since joining, he has led Messer’s business development efforts, helping to establish relationships with […]
Mayor Ken Moore Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Wednesday, Dec 12th
WASHINGTON — DATE — Franklin, Tennessee Mayor Ken Moore, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2019 Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC’s federal policy positions on issues involving national economic policy, general financial assistance programs, liability insurance, intergovernmental relations, […]
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY PARKS & REC
Monday, Dec 10th
Winter Break – December 24 – 26 All facilities of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018 for Winter Break. The department’s six main indoor facilities will be open on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: the Franklin […]
Pet of the week-Cooper:
Wednesday, Dec 5th
Cooper is a nine-month-old hound/cattle dog mix. He has a spirited, lively personality and is an enthusiastic companion on daily walks. Cooper loves having play dates with his shelter buddies, but also enjoys quiet time. It’s Cooper’s turn to find a family to love and care for him. You can meet Cooper at Williamson […]
THE SEASON OF LOVE – Williamson and Davidson county team up to find homes for shelter pets
Wednesday, Dec 5th
$25 adoptions all month December is the ‘Season of Love’ and good cheer, so Williamson County Animal Center (WCAC) and Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) are joining forces to find forever homes for the dogs and cats in their care. Ondrea Johnson, director at WCAC, stated, “We are excited to team up with MACC […]
City to Break Ground on Water Reclamation Facility Upgrade Project
Friday, Nov 30th
Ceremony to be held December 4, 1pm Franklin—The City of Franklin will break ground on the $132,890,000 upgrade project to the city’s water reclamation facility on Tuesday, December 4 at 1:00 pm at the facility located at 135 Claude Yates Drive. The Water Reclamation Facility modifications and expansion project was awarded to Kiewit Infrastructure South […]
Pet of the Week: Mabel
Thursday, Nov 29th
Mabel is a ten-month-old Mountain cur mix. She is a happy dog with an exuberant personality. Mabel is a polite walker on leash and a great playmate in the exercise yard. Mabel is available for adoption at Williamson County Animal Center.
SHELTER BEGINS MANAGED INTAKE POLICY FOR DOGS
Thursday, Nov 29th
Owners must make appointment to surrender pets Effective immediately, Williamson County Animal Center will begin a managed intake program for owner-surrendered dogs and puppies. Cat surrenders have been by appointment only since July 2018, and now dogs and puppies are included in the policy. Shelter director Ondrea Johnson announced the new policy in response to […]