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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.

Franklin’s last KFC closed permanently at 1319 Murfreesboro Road — customers are now directed to a nearby branch at 2205 Old Fort Boulevard in Murfreesboro.

The Factory at Franklin introduced a paid parking system where drivers scan QR codes in the front lot to register their vehicles; the first two hours remain free.

Anthropologie opened its new store on Friday, Aug. 14 at The Factory and Grey’s Fine Cheese closed its location.

Tractor Supply is hosting Animal Days with exclusive deals on pet supplies and free giveaways at local stores today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the event runs through Aug.

23 and supports animal shelters via a partnership with Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation.

Claire Crowell will become CEO of A.

Marshall Hospitality effective Sept. 1 as she succeeds her father Andy Marshall, who steps away to serve as Williamson County mayor.