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Williamson County middle school students can enter the National Civics Bee now through Feb.

2, 2027 (open to grades 6 to 8) to propose solutions to local issues and advance from regional to state rounds for prizes, including a $100,000 contribution to a 529 at the national level.

Play It Again Sports in Cool Springs/Brentwood and Hendersonville is helping families pick weight plates and home-gym gear in person, offering gift cards, in-store testing, and trade-ins, plus 15% off select fitness items through November.

Zula & Mac Interiors and Boutique opened a second Franklin location at The Factory at Franklin, keeping its downtown shop; the family-owned store sells home decor, gifts, holiday decor, offers in-home design consultations, and custom faux floral arrangements.

Williamson County Schools is launching a search for a new superintendent and will email a ThoughtExchange survey to all WCS families and staff on Monday, Nov.

2 that stays open through Nov. 13; ZEAL Education Group will hold in-person forums Monday, Nov. 9–Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. (Centennial, Ravenwood, Independence) and virtual meetings noon–1 p.m. those same days.

Tennessee Wildlife Federation will host a free Wildlife Town Hall on Monday, Nov.

2 at Leiper's Fork House of Spirits (334 Main Street, Suite 104); doors open 6 p.m., discussion starts 6:30 p.m. Attendees can ask about regional wildlife and conservation, and one person will win a limited-edition YETI tumbler during the statewide tour.

Blood Assurance will offer donors up to $40 in e-gift cards through Nov.

13 to bolster the holiday blood supply; platelet and double red cell donations qualify for $40, other eligible donations get $25, and extra loyalty rewards run through Dec. 31 at donor centers and mobile drives.

In-N-Out Burger opened its 90,255 sqft Eastern U.S. headquarters on Monday, Oct.

26 on the same campus as its Franklin restaurant off Interstate 65 near Berry Farms (1951 Double Double Drive). The office will work with the Lebanon distribution warehouse and will add Associates as it grows toward full staffing.

7 Eleven launched a Flavors of Korea menu on Oct.

28 with $5 bibigo spicy chicken dumplings + $5 gochujang boneless wings, plus Korean-style pizzas, sandwiches, and snacks at participating 7 Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores through Jan. 5, 2027.