Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Franklin.
Community Child Care Center, a nonprofit founded in 1971 by Church Women of Franklin, marks 55 years of affordable quality care for working families.
The center offers early education for toddlers to 4-year-olds—weekly rates are $255 to $295—at its location at 129 W. Fowlkes Sit.
Franklin Summer Bash will take place at the Factory at Franklin, featuring former American Idol contestants performing favorite hits.
Donna Vissman & Braden Rumfelt shared on Morning Source that the event will offer an exciting mix of local music and community fun.
Kinetic Content is accepting applications from Tennessee singles for Netflix’s reality dating series Love Is Blind, with a statewide casting call asking for personal details and a video; interested applicants should visit the official casting site + review the guidelines + submit an entry.
WCS will keep breakfast at $2.75 and lunch at $3.75 for the 2026-27 school year.
Families should add funds using MySchoolBucks or send cash or a check with their student and submit a new meal application soon to maintain meal benefits.
Williamson County Schools revised its wireless device policy for the 2026-27 year; K-8 students must keep devices silenced during class while high schoolers may use them at lunch.
The district will enforce storage rules — via its Screentime and Technology Use Committee.
WCS students will see a streamlined ClassLink dashboard update this fall that limits digital applications to those managed by the district or assigned by teachers + supporting safe, curriculum-aligned learning.
Little Diggers will open its new construction-themed playspace for kids on Aug.
19 next to Hobby Lobby at 1113 Murfreesboro Road. An invite-only launch party is set for Aug. 18 (entry details available on Facebook).
Franklin city and Williamson County leaders celebrated the groundbreaking for the first phase of a mixed-use redevelopment at CoolSprings Galleria on Tuesday, Jul.
28 in Franklin (the project includes 361 new residential units and 15,000 sqft of retail space anchored by two restaurants). Construction began the following day.
Bespoke After Dark: Celebrating One Year of TWEEDS Franklin
An evening of whiskey, style, music, and meaningful connections in the heart of Downtown Franklin. Join us for Bespoke After Dark, an elevated evening celebrating one year of TWEEDS Franklin and the incredible community that has supported us along the way.
The Red Wheel Songwriter Series
7:00-10:30 p.m. — The Red Wheel at The Factory — General admission from $35 — Experience intimate storytelling sessions with acclaimed songwriters in a unique setting.
Comedy for a Cause
Comedy for a Cause is E.L.I.’s House’s annual fundraising event, bringing our community together for a fun and meaningful night of laughter, connection, and impact. Proceeds from the evening support our mission to provide safe housing, healing, and long-term stability for mothers and children working to rebuild their lives.
Comedy for a Cause
Comedy for a Cause is E.L.I.’s House’s annual fundraising event, bringing our community together for a fun and meaningful night of laughter, connection, and impact. Proceeds from the evening support our mission to provide safe housing, healing, and long-term stability for mothers and children working to rebuild their lives.
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