Good morning, Franklin.

The Circle of Giving invites locals to celebrate National Carousel Day today at the Carousel of Dreams by Ken Means at the Factory at Franklin with carousel rides from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and family-friendly activities.

Ticket sales include a 25% discount on limited-edition summer t-shirts and $1 off ice cream cones—while carousel artist Ken Means will sign commemorative posters on site.

On August 9th, The Southern Whiskey Society will host the Southern Food and Whiskey Experience at The Factory in Franklin, featuring 10 local chefs and 40 distillers along with new VIP options like an Early Entry Cigar Lounge.

VIP guests will enjoy early access and a dedicated lounge — with silent auction proceeds supporting OneGenAway's fight against food insecurity.

Country singer Deborah Allen will perform two concerts in August.

She will appear at the Grand Ole Opry on August 21 (with Moe Bandy and John Foster) and at Franklin Theatre on August 23 (to honor her mother's 100th birthday).

Franklin is building a new City Hall block on Public Square to replace the old building (demolition finished in June).

The project will add a three-story office building, a 200-car underground parking garage, and a one-acre park, and it will be completed in mid-2027 (cost estimates now range from $104M to $112M).

Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson delivered his annual State of the County address at noon on July 23 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs hotel ballroom with about 550 residents present as he reviewed county progress on roads, budgets, and growth plans—scholarships for high school seniors were also awarded. He outlined future road improvements on I-65—engineering phases and construction are set to begin in upcoming fiscal years as the county builds on its strong growth.

Franklin Tomorrow's Breakfast with the Mayors will be held on Tuesday, July 29 at Rolling Hills Community Church—with a 45-minute networking breakfast at 7 a.m.—and will feature Franklin Mayor Ken Moore, Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson, Brentwood Mayor Nelson Andrews, and Spring Hill Mayor Matt Fitterer in a live broadcast discussion starting at 7:45 a.m.

Paulette Carlson Live at Highway 101

8 PM – 12 AM — The Franklin Theatre — Tickets may vary — Experience the unique vocal style of country star Paulette Carlson, founder of Highway 101 and acclaimed artist of the late '80s.

Elmer’s Tunes – 55+ Sing-Along Party

6-9 p.m. — Whiskey Room Live - Franklin — $10 cover — Dance and sing along at a lively party crafted for those aged 55 and better.

BTL Facial Aesthetics Experience

9-11 a.m. — Franklin Smiles — Special pricing — Experience the future of facial aesthetics with personalized consultations and live demonstrations.

Williamson County Fair

7 PM – 10 PM — Williamson County AG Expo Park — Entry fee applies — Experience thrilling rides, carnival games, and local community spirit at this cherished summer festival.

T. Graham Brown Live in Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-nominated T. Graham Brown, a renowned figure in country music.

Live Like Jack 5K for Clubfoot

6:00 AM – 8:30 PM — The Park at Harlinsdale Farm — Registration costs vary — Join the inaugural 5K and 1-mile kids run followed by a dance party and arm wrestling competition.

Ellen Wildman Book Release

6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Celebrate the release of a new book with readings, Q&A, and light bites in a welcoming atmosphere.

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

7-9 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Prepare for an engaging reading session with author Allen Levi in a beloved local bookstore.

Four Lads From Liverpool

7-11 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique Beatles tribute with original songs capturing the essence of the Fab Four's journey.

Transformational Cutting Techniques for Women

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — SalonCentric — Registration required — Enhance your scissor cutting skills and client consultations for transforming hairstyles based on individual features.