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JCPenney has closed at CoolSprings Galleria to make way for DICK’S House of Sport, which will bring more than 100,000 sqft of interactive retail with climbing, golf bays, and multi-sport cages and is slated to open in early 2028.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee awarded $10,000 to Friends of Williamson County Animal Center to fund spay/neuter surgeries, basic and emergency veterinary care, and fee relief for pet owners facing financial hardship at WCAC, 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court in Franklin.

Today's Photo of the Day features Pumpkinfest 2026, which ran two days in downtown Franklin with perfect fall weather, and a photo by Donna Vissman is highlighted; readers can submit original photos (include a brief description and your name).

Franklin is asking water customers to voluntarily conserve after two months of limited rain lowered the Harpeth River below withdrawal levels, so the city is relying on its reservoir to supply the treatment plant while officials monitor conditions.

Customers can find water-saving tips on the Water Management Department's conservation webpage (franklintn.gov).

Ryan O’Reilly scored two goals and added two assists as the Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 on Oct.

25 (Bridgestone Arena), improving Nashville to 4-3-4. Their five-game homestand continues tonight when they host the New York Islanders.

The Titans lost 27-24 to the Browns at Nissan Stadium after Andre Szmyt made a 32-yard field goal on the final play, leaving Tennessee 1-6 and frustrated after missed red-zone chances and two turnovers.

The Nashville Predators claimed defenseman Daemon Hunt on waivers from the Minnesota Wild on Oct.

24 and added the 24-year-old to their roster; he has played 11 games this season and has seven NHL points in 56 career games (6-foot-1, 193 pounds).

Williamson County issued business licenses Oct.

19–26 (including Saffron Nail Salon, Sonoran Street Food food truck, The Gentlemen’s Chair, Pro Image Sports, Rendyr Inc., and BH Mechanical Plumbing Services), signaling several new openings in Franklin, Brentwood, and Spring Hill.