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Franklin travels to Antioch as high school football playoffs start Friday

If you follow Franklin football, pack for a road trip: the playoffs begin Fri., Nov. 6, and Franklin plays at Antioch. Cane Ridge visits Ravenwood, and every game could be a team's last of the year.

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Franklin travels to Antioch in Friday's first round

VisitorHost
FranklinAntioch
Cane RidgeRavenwood
HendersonvilleNolensville
Liberty CreekSpring Hill
RossviewBrentwood
Knoxville WebbBGA

Source: Dickson County Source

Today in FranklinWed., Nov. 4

66ShowersHigh 70° · Low 47° · 100% chance of rain

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Good CauseWilliamson County Animal Center is collecting new stuffed animals for young hospital patientsIf you've got a soft spot for a good cause, Williamson County Animal Center is collecting stuffed animals through Dec. 12 for patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. The center delivered several boxes after last year's first collection, and this year's drive is called "Dasher's Delivery."Today’s editionRead Local LivingGraceWorks more than doubled its leased space for its Franklin thrift store and food pantryIf you've dropped off donations at GraceWorks Ministries, you'll find more room. The Franklin nonprofit held a ribbon-cutting Thursday, Oct. 29, for its expanded thrift store at 104 Southeast Parkway.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Early votingWilliamson County's early voting period drew 73,450 voters to eight locations between Oct.

    Williamson County's early voting period drew 73,450 voters to eight locations between Oct. 14 and 29, or 37.9% of its 193,432 registered voters. More than 17,000 voted at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, while almost 14,000 voted at the Election Commission office in Franklin.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Williamson Herald

  • FireFire officials blamed improperly disposed of linseed oil-soaked rags for a fire at a visitor center construction site in Franklin.

    Fire officials blamed improperly disposed of linseed oil-soaked rags for a fire at a visitor center construction site in Franklin. The Franklin Fire Department says the rags can spontaneously combust when piled together or placed in a trash can.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WSMV

  • ParadeAir Force veteran Beverly Williams, who cared for wounded service members in Vietnam, will be honored as a grand marshal of the upcoming Veterans Day Parade in downtown Franklin.

    Air Force veteran Beverly Williams, who cared for wounded service members in Vietnam, will be honored as a grand marshal of the upcoming Veterans Day Parade in downtown Franklin.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Williamson Herald

  • BreakfastBig Bad Breakfast will open in Brentwood on Tue., Nov.

    Big Bad Breakfast will open in Brentwood on Tue., Nov. 10, at 330 Franklin Road, Suite 226-B, in Brentwood Place. It's the brand's 32nd location and its 10th in Tennessee.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Williamson Source

  • Art showThe Artist Guild of Nolensville hosts its third annual Fine Art Show & Sale at The Village Church on Fri., Nov.

    The Artist Guild of Nolensville hosts its third annual Fine Art Show & Sale at The Village Church on Fri., Nov. 6, and Sat., Nov. 7. More than 25 artists will have work for sale, and Friday's artist reception runs 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Williamson Herald

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    11/4/26: Violent Rain Showers Expected with High of 70 and Low of 56; Daytime Rain Totaling 2.48 Inches

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Franklin Daily Newsto me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Franklin heads to Antioch as high school playoffs start Friday

Plus, the animal center wants your new stuffed animals through Dec. 12.

The TLDR

  1. Franklin plays at Antioch in Friday's first-round playoff game
  2. Animal center wants new stuffed animals through Dec. 12
  3. Early voting reached 37.9% of Williamson County's registered voters
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