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Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • ➤ Today, the 21st annual Williamson County Fair hosts the Hometown Heroes Recognition Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on the Nissan Stage to honor nominated veterans who serve their country and community (with a performance by The Gibson Girls and remarks from Brigadier General Kurt Winstead) while later the fair marks Patriot Day by offering free admission to active and retired military with a valid ID.  Williamson County Source

BUSINESS NEWS

  • ➤ Williamson County issued new business licenses between August 1—August 8 for ventures such as restaurants, retail, and construction across Franklin, Brentwood, and Thompsons Station. The Tennessee County Clerk recorded these licenses to update local business operations.  Williamson County Source

EDUCATION NEWS

  • ➤ Franklin Tomorrow is hosting its August FrankTalks on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Columbia State College’s Williamson County campus, where Superintendent Jason Golden plus his leadership team will share insights on the 2025 Williamson County Education Outlook and the start of the school year. The free event will begin with a 30-minute coffee social at 9 a.m. followed by an hour-long program starting at 9:30.  Williamson County Source

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • ➤ The Franklin Police Department’s Traffic Unit won three top state awards at Friday's Tennessee Highway Safety Office ceremony. The unit received the Overall Winner Award, won in the 101-200 Officers category, and earned the Regional Award for Middle Tennessee for a second consecutive year.  Williamson County Source

HEALTH NEWS

  • ➤ The Williamson County Opioid Task Force will allocate over $1 million in community grants from opioid settlement funds to fight the opioid crisis. Applications are now open for organizations, and the grants will support prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts such as naloxone distribution + youth prevention.  Williamson Herald

SPORTS NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • 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.

    Mon, 8/11/25

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  • 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.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 8/18/25

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  • Aaron Armstrong Book Signing

    6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Engage with Aaron as he discusses his new book, Faith Simplified, and get your copy signed.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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  • Deborah Allen Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the dynamic talent of Deborah Allen, a distinguished singer and songwriter from Memphis.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • 36th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner

    5:30-8:00 p.m. — The Factory at Franklin — $100 per person — Enjoy an evening of great food, entertainment, and interactions with Boys & Girls Club youth.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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