City Releases Draft Long-term Vision for Franklin

7:32 pm | Tuesday, Jul 26th
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The City of Franklin has completed a draft update to their long-range land use plan for the city. The new and improved plan is titled Envision Franklin which articulates the long-term vision of the kind of places that Franklin’s residents, businesses, and institutions want for their future. The drafting of Envision Franklin began with a series of community workshops in May of 2015.  Envision Franklin provides policies that direct future development in a way that strengthens the City and creates exceptional places for people while preserving the past and planning for the future.

Envision Franklin sets forth a framework that provides guidance to the City in making land use decisions, managing the quality of development, determining the timing and location of future growth, and directing investment and development activity.  It is meant to be a dynamic tool that is responsive to changes in the City and is periodically updated.

As part of the unveiling, the City will introduce the Plan to the public and gather feedback through two open houses.  The first is on Monday, September 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.at City Hall, at 109 3rd Avenue South, Franklin, TN.  The second is Tuesday, September 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Columbia State Community College, Williamson Campus, at their new location at 1228 Liberty Pike, Franklin, TN and will be held in the administration building located at the top of the hill. Envision Franklin will also be discussed throughout the community with various civic groups and organizations.  Additional information will be available as these meetings are scheduled.

Participants can come to either open house at their leisure to review a variety of stations that focus on different aspects of the Plan.  City planning staff and the consultants from Rundell Ernstberger & Associates will be present to answer questions and take comments. A draft of the plan can be found on the City’s website and a copy will be available at the open house to review.

For more information about Envision Franklin, please visit the City’s website at www.franklintn.gov/envisionfranklin.

WCAR Leadership Academy

7:59 pm | Monday, Jul 25th
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The Williamson County Association of Realtors® (WCAR) announced the participants in the inaugural class of the WCAR Leadership Academy, according to WCAR President David Logan.

“It is an exceptional pleasure to be able to announce both the initiation of the WCAR Leadership Academy program and the list of association members who will be participating in that experience,” said Logan. “We have talked about starting a program like this for several years, and it is truly exciting to see the fruition of a great deal of planning and hard work invested by many WCAR leaders.”

The list of participants includes the following WCAR members:

  • Bobbi Jo Astorga, Reliant Realty ERA Powered
  • Christopher Close, Parks – Franklin
  • Dawne Davis, Parks – Cool Springs
  • Stacy DeSoto, Reliant Realty ERA Powered
  • Chris Elrod, Benchmark Realty
  • Gabrielle Hanson, Williamson Real Estate
  • Kim Henderson, Parks – Franklin
  • Jack Jernigan, Benchmark Realty
  • Tina Majors, Re/Max Fine Homes
  • Mona Martin, SilverPointe Properties
  • Charlie Peterson, Realty Trust Residential LLC
  • Kymberly Petty, Parks – Franklin
  • Tina Pierret, Fridrich & Clark Realty
  • Amy Tarter, Parks – Franklin
  • Renae Voda, Coldwell Banker Barnes
  • Julia Wood, Benchmark Realty
  • Misty Woodford, Benchmark Realty

The WCAR Leadership Academy course includes four separate four-hour sessions over five weeks. Subjects include explanations of the national and state association relationships, the role of the Tennessee Real Estate Commission, the political and community service involvements of the association, the work of the various WCAR committees, the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and its enforcement and a host of additional information. A variety of speakers and expert presenters will help make the experience informative, memorable and motivating.

“All of us on the board of directors are thankful for their interest in the association and we are proud of their willingness to invest themselves in the WCAR Leadership Academy experience,” said WCAR President Elect Lisa Wurth.  “It will be a pleasure to shake the hand of each of these members when they graduate from this course.”

With 2,200 members, the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® provides support and services for area real estate professionals and is the leading voice in the community for its members, as well as residential and commercial property owners. REALTOR® is a registered trademark which may be used only by real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict Code of Ethics.

FrankTalks Lecture with Franklin Police Chief

2:09 pm | Thursday, May 26th
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City of Franklin Police Chief Deb Faulkner will be the speaker for Franklin Tomorrow’s Monday, June 13, FrankTalks lecture, presented by Vanderbilt University’s Office of Community, Neighborhood and Government Relations.

Chief Faulkner leads the 160 men and women who make up the Franklin Police Department. These dedicated officers and civilian staff serve our customers with a professional, progressive, and responsive approach to modern-day policing.

Her topic June 13 will be, “Frank Talk From the Police Chief: 21st Century Policing in Historic Franklin.” The event is free, but to RSVP, visit http://franktalksjune13.eventbrite.com.

The event will begin at 9 a.m. in Townsend Hall at the Westhaven Residents’ Club, 401 Cheltenham Ave. with a 30-minute coffee social and then the program at 9:30 a.m.

FrankTalks is a monthly community conversation series that provides an opportunity for Franklin residents to learn, engage, and discuss topics that help shape our community. The series fits with the Franklin Tomorrow’s goal to engage the community on important topics in our community and inspire discussion which foster collaboration.

FrankTalks is presented by Franklin Tomorrow in partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Office of Community, Neighborhood & Government Relations.

Prior to joining the Franklin Police Department in 2014, Chief Faulkner was Tennessee’s first Inspector General. A retired Metropolitan Nashville Police Officer, Faulkner came up through the ranks, serving in Metro’s Patrol Division and various other assignments before retiring from the Nashville Police Department at the rank of Deputy Chief. She has her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Memphis; her master’s in Criminal Justice from Middle Tennessee State University; and, her doctorate in Human Development Counseling from Vanderbilt University.

Chief Faulkner is the past President for the Fifty Forward Board, YWCA, and the Susan G. Komen Nashville Affiliate. She has also served on the boards of the Girl Scouts, Goodwill, Catholic Charities, CABLE, and Building Lives of Vets. Chief Faulkner is a recipient of the Athena Award, and was also inducted into the Academy for Women of Achievement. She received the Girl Scout’s Volunteer Award, CABLE’s Spirit of Leadership Award, the Molly Todd Cup, and the Fifty Forward Harriet Foley Leadership Award.

 

The Franklin Police Department is internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

For more information, call Mindy Tate, (615) 794-0998.

Improvements on Hillsboro Road

6:54 pm | Friday, May 20th
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This project is the second phase of the overall Hillsboro Road Improvements Project, creating roadway and utility infrastructure upgrades to Hillsboro Road, State Route 106. Aspects of this project include:

Widening from a 2-lane roadway with shoulders to 3-lanes (includes a new center turn lane) with curb and gutter (widening is symmetrical along the roadway’s existing centerline); New 4.0’ Bike lanes on both sides;  New 3.0’ grass strip with street trees;  New 5.0’ sidewalk along both sides of the roadway, up to Claude Yates;  New street lighting along both sides using decorative street light poles;  Northbound right turn lanes (in addition to the 2 travel lanes and center turn lane) to be added in front of Franklin High School and at both of the Joel Cheek Blvd. and Claude Yates Drive Intersections;  Installing a traffic control signal at Claude Yates Drive to help with Franklin High School Traffic;  Upgrading the Joel Cheek Blvd. traffic signal;  Relocating all overhead utilities into underground duct banks;  Upgrading older and undersized water and sanitary sewer utility lines; and Installing a new storm water sewer system with catch basins and yard inlets.  These upgrades take place in both State Rights-of-Way and City/Public Easements.

Project Length & Limits
Total project length is approximately 0.827 Miles.
Beginning: Along Hillsboro Road (SR-106), by Independence Square/1200 feet north of Del Rio Pike.
Ending: Along Hillsboro Road (SR-106), just south of the Mack Hatcher Parkway (SR-397) intersection.

Construction Timeframe
The construction contract was awarded to Eutaw Construction Company in March 2016.  The contract time starts on April 18th.  You may see traffic control devices and erosion protection measures installed later in April.  Actual construction will begin in early May.  The project is scheduled to last 14 months, with completion by August 2017.  This is an aggressive schedule for the contractor to follow, considering the vast amount of utility relocation work.  The City will work closely with the local utility companies to make sure they help get this project completed in a timely manner.

Project Contact
William Banks – Project Manager
William.Banks@franklintn.gov
(615) 550-6677

For more information, please contact the City of Franklin.

Franklin Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee

3:29 pm | Thursday, May 19th
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Franklin Kids Art Festival of Tennessee logo

Elementary, middle and high school age children are invited to participate in the first annual Franklin Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee.  The festival is looking for artists, dancers, musicians, vocalists, actors, poets, photographers and artisans to participate in the event put on by the City of Franklin Parks Department and the Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission.  Students should call 615-794-2103 ext. 5310 to submit something to the festival.

The Festival will offer many opportunities for school-aged artists of Franklin, and surrounding communities, including: A juried art exhibit, hand-crafted art for sale, stage performances, master classes, art stops to experience and create unique art, and more!  Youth artists participating in the hand-crafted art sale will be mentored by participating professional art vendors. Student art will be displayed throughout the event, judged, and winners presented cash awards, as well as the opportunity to exhibit in Franklin City Hall throughout the summer months. Participants will have the opportunity to develop new artistic skills and talents from professional artists through master classes.

The first annual Franklin Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee is free festival and open to the public.  It will take place on Saturday, June 4, from 10am to 5pm in Pinkerton Park across the footbridge from Historic Downtown Franklin, TN.

For additional information, applications, and deadlines visit the website at www.franklintn.gov/fkaft.

Touch a Truck

3:24 am | Thursday, May 19th
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The City of Franklin Parks and the Public Works Department is hosting the Touch a Truck event at Jim Warren Park (705 Boyd Mill Ave) from 5 – 8 p.m. It is free so bring the little ones down to play and explore the many street trucks and tractors.

For more information, go www.franklintn.gov or call the event hotline at 615 550-6947.

Willy Wonka Eat-a-long Sing-a-long

8:29 pm | Thursday, Mar 31st
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Your dream of visiting Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory has not fully come true but we are getting you as close as it gets! Get your tickets now for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory “Eat-A-Long Sing-A-Long” Presented by The Movie Gang.

On April 1st come watch the legendary film and you’ll be supplied with a bag of candy with an instruction list on what to eat with what scene! So you can taste the sweets along with the scenes! You’ll also have your own set of lyrics so you won’t feel like you’re missing out if you don’t know all the words to the films classic songs, plus way more!

The night also includes:

-Complimentary Chocolate from one of Downtown Franklins newest addition SEERSUCKER CANDY CO.

-Free Chocolate Milk from Wonkas Chocolate River presented by HONEST COFFEE ROASTERS

-Eat-A-Long Candy Bag with instructions.

-Sing-A-Long Lyric Book

-Limited Edition Screen print poster for sale by Ryan Brinkerhoff

-Plus more surprises

Action Learning Summit

8:15 pm | Thursday, Mar 31st
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The semiannual Action Learning Summit features local business leaders with strategies for innovative business leaders on Friday, May 20, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, according to Doug Gray, chief executive officer (CEO) of Action Learning Associates, a leadership consulting firm.

This semiannual summit features these scheduled speakers: John R. Mattox II, Ph. D., senior consultant, talent solutions, at Corporate Executive Board–Metrics That Matter; Mitch Ballard, partner of Dev Digital LLC, a Nashville full-service web design company; Stacy Henry, CPLP (Certified Professional in Learning and Performance), director of enterprise leadership and development for Bridgestone Americas; Brian C. Hite, Ph.D., master resilience trainer and performance expert at Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness; Paula Roberts, independent business consultant and certified business advisor; and Doug Gray, CEO of  Action Learning Associates, a leadership consultant and author.

To register, visit http://www.action-learning.com/events/ or call (615) 212-3555. Early registration ends April 20, 2016. Special group rates for multiple participants are available. Fee includes breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks. The Franklin Marriott Cool Springs is located at 700 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin, TN 37067.

For their investment, participants in the Summit will receive a pre-event “Digital Playbook” and content “ticklers”; all content in digital and paper form, signed copies of “Passionate Action: 5 Steps to creating extraordinary success in life and work,” contact information for participants, video content from the Action Learning Summit; opportunity to earn continuing education credits (CEUs); and post-event group coaching.

Founded in 1997, Action Learning Associates ensures results for business leaders. Services include individual and group executive coaching, assessments, strategic change management consulting and leadership development. For details, please visit, www.action-learning.com or contact Doug Gray at doug@action-learning.com or (615) 212-3555.

Easter in Williamson County

1:00 am | Monday, Mar 14th
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There are egg hunts and bunnies all over Franklin, Williamson County and Nashville in anticipation of Easter on Sunday, March 27. Use this guide to find out where to catch the Easter Bunny for a photo and where to find the eggs. There are activities for children scattered throughout town, so check out one near you for some Easter fun!

Saturday, March 19

  • Free Easter Egg Hunt at WCPR
  • Free Fairview Easter Egg Hunt at Fairview Rec. Complex

Sunday, March 20

  • Easter Egg Dive in Spring Hill

Wednesday, March 23

  • Easter Eggstravangaza at Timberland Park

Thursday, March 24

  • Brentwood Library Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 26

  • Eggstravaganza at the Franklin Theatre

 

 

Battle Ground Academy Denim & Diamonds

6:30 pm | Saturday, Mar 12th
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Battle Ground Academy Denim and Diamonds Franklin TNBattle Ground Academy’s second annual Singer- Songwriter Night with a silent and live auction.  Drinks, dinner and lot’s of great entertainment.

Saturday, March 12, 2016 DENIM & DIAMONDS – $100 per person.

Half of $100 ticket is tax deductible. Dinner includes passed appetizers during cocktail hour, gourmet meal by Suzette, and fine wine. Attire is a little jeans and a little bling! Remember, the sooner you get your money in, the better table you will have. Big-ticket items include two Luxury Suite tickets to Adele and an exclusive VIP trip for two to New York with Billy Joel tickets at Madison Square Garden.

For more information, click here:http://bit.ly/BGADenimandDiamonds2016

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