Good morning, Franklin.

Slice House by Tony Gemignani will open its first Tennessee location on April 19 at 98 E Main Street in downtown Franklin—starting at 11 a.m., the event will feature Tony Gemignani’s special appearance, book signings, a free hat giveaway, and a raffle for free pizza for one year.

Tyler Ichien operates the new branch, which will serve award-winning pizzas and a specialty flavor called The Lawdog.

A family-friendly Mother's Day Hootenanny featuring award-winning Americana musician Farmer Jason (also known as Jason Ringenberg of Jason and the Scorchers) will be held on May 10th (10 am to 12:30 pm) at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary; live music starts at 11 am and families may arrive early to see owls and enjoy kids’ activities.

Donna Vissman interviewed Mattie Pruitt, an Eagleville teen and current American Idol contestant, on Morning Source.

Pruitt will perform Monday, April 14th and fans may vote to keep her on the show.

Rising seventh and eighth grade girls are invited to join Emerging Careers Summer Camp from May 27-30 at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center at 104 Claude Yates Drive in Franklin—campers will learn about non-traditional career paths from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily in areas like hospitality, digital marketing and sports medicine—and registration costs $60 per person with support from a donation by ATMOS Energy.

Franklin Police Department welcomed Officer Frank Scalise, who was sworn in by Police Chief Deb Faulkner at the police headquarters on Wednesday afternoon.

Scalise is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga—he comes from a family of police officers—and his family, friends, and department members celebrated the ceremony.

On Wednesday night, the Nashville Sounds shut out the Redbirds 3-0 as Logan Henderson struck out eight in five innings and Deivi Garcia pitched three clean frames.

Ernesto Martinez Jr. delivered clutch RBI singles while the bullpen extended its scoreless streak to 38 innings—marking the second straight shutout for the team.

Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz signed goaltender Matt Murray on April 9 to a two-year, two-way contract guaranteeing NHL play in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons—the contract is worth $775,000.

Murray posted a 25-10-5 record with a .930 save percentage and a 2.15 goals-against average in 40 games with the Milwaukee Admirals this season.

Franklin Flea Market

10 AM – 5 PM — Williamson County AG Expo Park — $5 entry — Explore a vibrant mix of antiques, collectibles, and unique finds from local dealers.

Open House Exploration

2-4 p.m. — 1342 Jewell Ave, Franklin, TN — Free entry — Discover your dream home in the charming Westhaven community with Southern charm and modern amenities.

The Great Gatsby Book Discussion

7-9 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Dive back into the classic novel and see if your perspective has changed since high school.

Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake

7-10 p.m. — Williamson County Performing Arts Center — $49 Adults, $39 Seniors — Experience love and magic through the captivating performance of Swan Lake by the Grand Kyiv Ballet.

Kimberly Dana Reading Event

11 AM – 1 PM — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Enjoy a captivating story with author Kimberly Dana and her book Millie & Mina.

Sunrise Mass at the Markovich Farm

6:30-7:30 a.m. — Markovich Farm — Free entry — Experience a serene sunrise mass in the tranquil setting of the farm.

The Art of Reading Workshop

6:30-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Enhance your reading skills with practical tips and strategies from expert Erik Rostad.

Book Signing with Kevin Evers

6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Engage in a conversation about Taylor Swift's strategic genius and get your book signed by the author.

Community Event with Grace Valentine

5-6:30 p.m. — The Format Fitness — $25 at the door — Enjoy an evening of community with encouragement, smoothies, and a discussion on friendship.

2025 Main Street Festival

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Explore book signings with a diverse lineup of talented authors in the heart of Downtown Franklin.