Good morning, Franklin.

The 2nd Annual Live Like Jack 5K & 1-Mile Kids Run is set for Saturday, Aug.

8 at 6 p.m. at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. The event will feature races, pizza, a dance party, snow cones, and balloon twisting, and will help children access essential care.

The Williamson County Fair runs Aug.

7-15 at AgExpo Park with rides, food and shows. Special days include Government Employee Day on Aug. 8 (free entry for government workers) and Senior Day on Aug. 9; admission is $14 for adults, $7 for children 6-12, and free for kids under 5.

For the new school year, schools and community organizations are encouraged to schedule playground safety inspections before heavy daily use begins.

Happy Backyards offers assessments at Cool Springs Galleria near the Belk Outlet Store to check equipment, surfacing, structural stability, and ADA compliance.

The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $786 million with a cash value of $341.6 million following Monday’s drawing — no winners emerged.

Tickets for tonight’s drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET are available for local players.

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office will hold a pinning ceremony on Friday, Aug.

7 at 1 p.m. in Franklin as it certifies two School Resource Officer K-9 teams for narcotics detection in schools. Scout and Chet — rescued locally — finished months of specialized training with assigned deputies.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture updated retail food safety scores for Williamson County on August 4, 2026, covering grocery stores, gas stations, and more in towns including Franklin, Brentwood, and Nolensville (the report lists detailed scores for each location).

Williamson Health Foundation will host the 31st Annual Champions Golf Classic on Monday, Oct.

5 at Nashville Golf and Athletic Club in Brentwood (shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. and Par-Tee at 5 p.m.) to support athletic training for local student-athletes at county schools.

Visit Franklin has partnered with Simmons Bank Open and the Snedeker Foundation to offer free general admission to the Korn Ferry Tour Playoffs event at Vanderbilt Legends Club in Franklin from Sept.

10 to Sept. 13 — the tournament will feature a 156-player field and a $1.5 million purse.

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.