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Page Middle Honors Band (the first from Tennessee) was named a national winner in the Mark of Excellence Wind Band Competition during the 2025-2026 school year.

The honor reflects high achievement and strong support from students, staff, and families.

Visit Franklin was named Destination Marketing Organization of the Year by the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association during the 2026 Stars of the Industry Purple Iris Awards ceremony in Franklin.

The award recognized its efforts in unifying all eight communities and boosting local tourism & economic growth in Williamson County.

Alicia Barker resigned from the board on Sept.

14 (she served since 2019 with two years left in her term), and the board will accept letters of interest until Oct. 2 with a vote expected on Oct. 19 to choose her replacement.

Six school board members were sworn in at a September 21 meeting, including five new faces who took oaths led by Williamson County Mayor Andy Marshall.

The group thanked the members for their service & dedication.

At the Monday night meeting, the Williamson County Board of Education extended interim Superintendent Leigh Webb’s contract through May 31, 2027 — and chose Zeal Education Group to search for a permanent superintendent while also electing new board leadership.

The Williamson County Board of Education met on Sept.

21, 2026, where Mayor Andy Marshall swore in six board members (including the newly elected chair and vice chair) and approved Zeal Education Group to search for a new superintendent while recognizing local student awards.

The Downtown Franklin Rotary Club is hosting the annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec.

5 at 1 p.m. in downtown Franklin to honor first responders, volunteers, and community leaders under the theme (Santa’s Helpers, Making Spirits Bright). Organizers expect it to be a magical celebration of community spirit.

Inspections of local eateries show varied food safety scores in Williamson County.

Churchill’s in Nolensville scored 72 after inspectors cited several violations — Franklin’s Sonic Drive-In scored 78 for a walk-in freezer failure and missing handwashing protocols, with follow-ups planned for several locations.