Franklin
Daily News
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Leadership Franklin marked 30 years by naming Brandy Blanton as its new board chair to succeed Julian Bibb III. A special celebration will be held on July 30 at Bicentennial Park. Williamson Herald
- ➤ The First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin will host an MLK Day celebration on Monday, Jan. 19 with an 11 a.m. ceremony and a soul food luncheon (at the Williamson County Enrichment Center) featuring Fairfield Four and guest speaker Pastor Terrence Schofield. Williamson Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Robin Choate has been the creative force behind the Williamson Herald’s designs since the paper launched in December 2005. A Tennessee Tech graduate, she uses her graphic design skills to bring local news and community stories to life & support her close team. Williamson Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Franklin Fire Captain Bill Almon (49) died on Jan. 15 after battling brain cancer, having served the department for 27 years and leaving a lasting legacy for the community. Williamson County Source
- ➤ Franklin Mayor Ken Moore honored the local school board on Monday during a regular meeting, declaring the week of Jan. 25 as School Board Appreciation Week (crediting the board for boosting record graduation rates) and noting rising youth civic involvement. Williamson Herald
- ➤ Several road improvement projects will trigger lane closures across Middle Tennessee highways from January 18 to January 24. Commuters are advised to plan ahead as work includes streetlight conversions, bridge inspections & utility relocations on I-24, I-65 and other key routes. Williamson County Source
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Williamson Source compiled this week’s eat and drink news across the county. Local spots introduced limited-time menus and daily dinner deals while some chains launched free and discounted offers (including Blaze Pizza’s free large pizza offer for qualifying orders) through Jan. 19. Williamson County Source
- ➤ Tupelo Honey is refreshing its Franklin menu with five new dishes available now, including the Southern Shakshuka (two eggs baked in tomato, spinach, and peperonata sauce served over goat-cheese grits) and breakfast biscuits with sausage gravy. Williamson County Source
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Hug A Horse Class at BellaReed Farm
11:30 a.m. — BellaReed Farm — $99 — Experience the joy of horse interaction in a community-loved event.
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Antique Prints, Maps, & Natural History Auction
9 AM — Landmark Booksellers — Bidding starts at $48,900 — Discover unique art pieces and collectibles by renowned artists.
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Oliver Jr
7 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Rated PG — Experience the timeless tale of Oliver Twist brought to life by talented teens in this engaging musical.
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Franklin Community Celebration
4:30-7:30 p.m. — Hyatt House Nashville / Franklin - Cool Springs — Free entry — Celebrate 2026 with the vibrant communities of Williamson County, Tennessee.
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Don Aliquo Trio Performance
11 PM — Rudy's Jazz Room — Ticket info not provided — Experience the smooth and electrifying sounds of saxophonist Don Aliquo and his trio.
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Mobile Pantry Food Distribution
7:30–10:00 a.m. — Centennial High School — No registration required — Providing fresh produce and dry goods to anyone in need, no questions asked.
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Natalie Grant Concert
5-11 p.m. — K-LOVE — Ticket prices vary — Experience the uplifting music of Natalie Grant and find camaraderie through her inspiring songs.
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Flying Cow Franklin Grand Opening!
Join us to celebrate the Flying Cow Grand Opening at our new store location in Downtown Franklin, across from the historic downtown theater! The ribbon cutting ceremony will be Friday 2/13 at 11:30AM, but the party goes all weekend long with in store sales, exclusive giveaways, prizes and free baked goods from local bakeries!
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Drink The Sea
7-10 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — $10+ — Experience a global musical journey with the iconic supergroup featuring members of R.E.M. and Screaming Trees.
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