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Columbia State and the Franklin Fire Department partnered to launch an EMT Level I training program on Aug.

4 at Columbia State's Williamson Campus to boost local emergency services. The program will train current and future firefighters + create career opportunities for local students.

Franklin Special District’s middle school aerospace course faces rising demand as an $18,491 grant from TDOT expands advanced flight training by adding a second aircraft configuration to the Redbird LD simulator at Freedom and Poplar Grove Middle Schools; students gain early aviation skills (boosting future career paths).

Friends of Williamson County Animal Center has expanded its free dog training to offer one-on-one sessions, online tutorials, and support for foster caregivers.

The program now serves five counties to prevent dog surrenders at 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin.

Williamson County issued new business licenses from Aug.10 to Aug.17, including Franklin-area companies like Haven Dance + Pride In Ownership Handyman Services.

Additional licenses were granted to nearby businesses such as Pure Squeeze LLC in Franklin and The Muse Extension Studio in Brentwood.

Crumbl is offering a new rotating dessert menu from Aug.

17 to Aug. 22 with treats such as Crème Brûlée Cookie and Cannoli Cookie, giving locals fresh gourmet options each week at their nearby shop.

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.