Clocks will fall back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov.
1, when daylight saving time ends, and Congress is still considering the Sunshine Protection Act that could make DST permanent if the Senate approves it when it returns Nov. 9.
Blood Assurance says local blood supplies are low and is offering donors up to $40 in e-gift cards through Friday, Nov.
13 (after that $25 incentives remain for specific donations); donors can give at any Blood Assurance donor center or participating mobile drive, and appointments are encouraged.
Author Sara McDaniel will hold a book-signing at White’s Mercantile on Friday, Oct.
30 beginning at 11 a.m.; the appearance was featured on Morning Source.
Andy's Frozen Custard will mark 10 Sweet Years in Tennessee with daily featured treats at all six Greater Nashville stores during Nov.
1–10, 2026, and the Spring Hill shop at 4941 Main St. will host an anniversary celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. A portion of Spring Hill sales will benefit The Well Outreach with a $1,000 minimum, and FANdy’s members who sign up by Oct. 31 can get two small 2-topping concretes for $10.
Franklin Police will increase patrols Saturday to protect trick-or-treaters and drivers, with extra officers in Hincheyville, partial road closures for pedestrians, traffic control and candy handouts, and extra checks for impaired drivers; parents should supervise young children and remind teens to avoid pranks.
Taqueria Jalisco had about 20 pounds of ground beef embargoed after an Oct.
21 inspection found the meat dated Sept. 29 and holding at 49°F, plus reheated cheese dip and chicken and no handwashing; inspectors will request a warning letter and return within 10 days (595 Hillsboro Rd.).
The Titans signed veteran punter Thomas Morstead to their practice squad after Tommy Townsend suffered a knee injury, and Morstead (SMU, 17 NFL seasons) will be available when the team plays the Bengals on Sunday, Nov.
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Today's Photo of the Day highlights local sights in Williamson County and notes Franklin native Franklin Jonas and his band the Byzantines recently made their Grand Ole Opry debut performing “High and Sad” and “Break the Levee”; readers can submit original photos for consideration.
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