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Friday, April 25th, 2025
Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Franklin will host the 41st Main Street Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, and it will feature 150 vendors, food trucks, live music and children’s activities to celebrate local culture. New attractions include a VIP picnic on the lawn outside St. Philip Catholic Church and a Festival of Lights Parade—both set to offer a fresh twist to the traditional event. Williamson Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Perenn Bakery, owned by Aubrey and Tyler O’Laskey, will open its new downtown Franklin location on May 24 — it is located at 94 E Main Street next to Slice House and will combine a restaurant, bakery and grocery store with café-style pastries, artisanal breads and market-fresh breakfast options. A second Tennessee location is planned for Oak Hill later this summer. Williamson County Source
- ➤ On April 23rd, Morning Source's Donna Vissman interviewed Kate from Maple Street Biscuit Company + the Cracker Barrel-owned spot that recently introduced a new $10 lunch menu offering affordable meal choices from breakfast to lunch. Williamson County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 21, the Williamson County School Board met to review student awards, honor teachers and coaches, and approve a new budget that funds renovations and projects—Superintendent Jason Golden thanked public speakers and noted the next meeting is scheduled for May 19 at 6:30 p.m. Williamson County Source
- ➤ Vidula Kalathur, a seventh grader at Woodland Middle, earned a spot to represent Tennessee at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. in May—she won a regional contest with students from over 40 counties, proving her strong spelling skills. Williamson County Source
- ➤ Page High National Honor Society will host a gala tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Page High School on 6281 Arno Road in Franklin—dubbed 'Nashville Nights: No Child Left Behind,' the event will benefit Live Love Nashville and offers pre-sale tickets at $16.75 for students and $22 for adults with day-of tickets at $25. Williamson County Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials will break ground on Phase Four of the East McEwen Road improvement project Tuesday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the end of Garden Club Court near the roundabout where East McEwen Road meets Oxford Glen Drive and Cool Springs Boulevard — the project will widen two-and-a-half miles to create a four-lane, median-divided road with new turn lanes, curbs, gutters, street lighting, a multi-use path and sidewalks, and is expected to take three years at a cost of $45.8 million, with $30 million coming from federal grants. Williamson Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over 125 sports experts predicted that the Titans would select QB Cam Ward from Miami in the NFL Draft, and nearly all backed his pick with only nine favoring another player — showing widespread consensus among those surveyed. Williamson County Source
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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.
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Outer Limits Pokémon League Playtime
2-5 p.m. — Outer Limits Comics — Free entry — Gather with fellow Pokémon fans to play, trade, and win cool prizes in a fun environment.
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Jersey Boys
2:00 – 4:30 PM — Turner Theater — Tickets available — Experience the rise and fall of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons through dynamic performances and unforgettable music.
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Tuck Everlasting Musical
7-9 p.m. — Williamson County Performing Arts Center — $18 — Experience the enchanting tale of a young girl’s choice between adventure and eternity.
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Jersey Boys
7 p.m. — Turner Theater — Tickets available — Experience the captivating rise and fall of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in this Tony Award-winning musical.
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Jersey Boys
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Turner Theater — Tickets available — Experience the captivating rise and fall of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons through their legendary music.
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Kent Maxson Book Signing
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Experience Nashville songwriter Kent Maxson’s journey in his profound memoir with a Q&A and book signing.
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Jersey Boys
6:00-7:30 PM — Turner Theater — Tickets available — Experience the unforgettable rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons through their legendary hits and gripping storytelling.
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Bob Ravener Book Discussion
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Experience an inspiring evening with author Bob Ravener discussing his new book, The Faithful Servant.
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M.C. Terriche Book Signing
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Engage in a discussion with author M.C. Terriche and enjoy a personalized book signing of her new novel.
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