Franklin
Daily News
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Songwriters for Streams returns Sunday, April 26 for an afternoon of live music & conservation at Libby and Nick Sieveking’s riverside farm. Headlined by Beth Nielsen Chapman, the event features celebrated and emerging Nashville songwriters and local food from MexiTaco Truck, with proceeds supporting river protection. Williamson County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Whataburger celebrates educators with free hot breakfast on May 7, 2026 from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. at participating restaurants + it also offers sixty $1,000 classroom grants with nominations open until April 24, 2026. Williamson County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ WillCo WellFest is a free family wellness event set for May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Factory in Franklin, offering over 50 wellness vendors, family activities, demos and a live health podcast co-hosted by Dr. Chris Motley (first 500 guests receive a swag bag). Williamson County Source
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Touch A Truck
5-8 p.m. — Jim Warren Park — Food available for purchase — Explore a variety of trucks and vehicles in a family-friendly environment with a special 'No Horn Hour' for little ones.
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Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty
4-5 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — 20% off with code BALLETSPRING20 — Experience the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty reimagined through mesmerizing glow-in-the-dark ballet.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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