Franklin
Daily News
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Little Diggers is Middle Tennessee's first construction-themed playspace for kids 7 and under and is set to open soon at 1113 Murfreesboro Road near Hobby Lobby in Franklin. The 1,200 sqft space offers soft sand and themed toys for digging, building and imagining, and it plans to open in September. Williamson County Source
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DT McCall & Sons, a long-standing local furniture store, offers a wide range of sofas, dining sets, and appliances at fair prices with easy financing. Shoppers in Middle Tennessee can visit the five showrooms or order online for free delivery this spring. Williamson County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Disney celebrated the release of Main Street Country with an event at the Grand Ole Opry's Studio A in Nashville (hosting artists, industry professionals, friends and families). Williamson County residents are invited to submit their original photos for Photo of the Day. Williamson County Source
-
First Annual Golf Fundraiser for Sheltered Hills
10 AM - 5 PM — The Grove — $1800 — Enjoy a day of golf for a great cause supporting underage girls in need.
-
Under The Big Top! Vintage Circus Fundraiser
5:30-10 p.m. — The Factory at Franklin — VIP tickets $200, General Admission for Main Event — Experience vintage circus glamour with food, auctions, and entertainment.
-
The Core Book Signing with Dr. Matt Paden
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free admission — Dive into the 8 principles of authentic leadership with Dr. Matt Paden.
-
Main Street Festival 2026
11 AM – 6 PM — Downtown Franklin Association & Historic Main Street District — Free entry — Explore a booklover’s paradise at the festival featuring various authors.
-
Jason Lee Wilson at Franklin Theatre
6-10 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Check venue for cost — Experience a night of engaging music and entertainment with Jason Lee Wilson.
-
Earth, Wind & Fire Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — FirstBank Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Earth, Wind & Fire live in Franklin, TN.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is not to read more books. The goal is to gain more wisdom.
~ James Clear
About Franklin Daily News
Welcome to the Franklin Daily News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Franklin, Tennessee community. If you like the Franklin Daily News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Franklin.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Franklin and across Tennessee. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Franklin Daily News
A free Franklin community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://franklindailynews.com/sitemap