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Home Sense may replace Joann at Cool Springs Market by taking over a vacant (27,500 sqft) space that has been empty since 2025, which would mark the first Home Sense venue in Williamson County.

Kite Realty lists the new tenant although no permit has been issued yet.

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum hosted a Songwriter Session featuring singer-songwriter Carter Faith in its Ford Theater today during the ongoing American Currents: State of the Music exhibition, and Williamson County community members can submit their photos for Photo of the Day (submissions considered for future display).

Anthropologie opened a new store in Franklin today at the former MAFIAoza’s building facing Franklin Road — the ground floor hosts Anthropologie, the second floor features three bridal salons for Anthropologie Weddings, and the rear glass-enclosed area holds Tennessee’s first Terrain store with a live DJ event marking the opening.

Williamson County real estate transfers from July 27 to 31 showed homes and condos changing hands in Franklin, College Grove, and Spring Hill.

Sale prices ranged widely (from modest deals to multi-million dollar listings) and Susan Gregory Realty offers local buyers and sellers assistance.

Veteran real estate expert Susan Gregory explains that Middle Tennessee’s market remains competitive as buyers & sellers in Nashville and Franklin must act quickly amid low inventory and varied neighborhood values.

Local expertise is crucial for navigating this evolving landscape.

The Factory at Franklin is hosting an exhibit of artwork by John Carter Cash + Jim Messina on the Gallery Wall outside Liberty Hall through September with select pieces for sale and a chance to meet Cash at the Sept.

4 Art Crawl, curated by ShenShen and the Arts Council.

Halfway Market & Diner in Franklin awaits permits to begin rebuilding after a fire on May 13 caused about $200,000 in interior damage.

The restaurant, at 1419 W. Main St., will start construction as soon as approvals are received.

CR-71, a curated shop specializing in collectibles, reclaimed furniture and re-imagined finds, will close its long-time location at The Factory this weekend and relocate to The Collectives on Highway 96 (1113 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin Booths O-5 and O-6) where shoppers can continue exploring unique treasures.