Good morning, Franklin.

Franklin Police invite locals to join the annual Cone with a Cop event this Saturday, Aug.

22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McDonald’s on 1003 Village Plains Blvd & residents can enjoy free vanilla ice cream cones, meet officers, and see a SWAT vehicle and a visit from the Hamburglar.

Bob's Discount Furniture is opening its new 56,620 sqft store at 1770 Galleria Boulevard in Cool Springs on Friday, Sept.

4, with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m. and family fun including live music, charitable donations + an autograph signing by Tennessee Titans Head Coach Robert Saleh.

Heritage Elementary's choir sang the national anthem on August 1 at First Horizon Park during the Nashville Sounds game.

Under the direction of music teacher Noelle Martin, the Heritage Harmonics created lasting memories for students and families.

The Williamson County School Board approved new policies and key budget actions on Aug.

17, including moving early release day to (Nov. 18) and appointing a new board attorney starting Sept. 1. The meeting honored student achievements and staff awards, with the next meeting scheduled for Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Page High’s athletic department received national recognition today after earning the NIAAA Quality Program Assessment for its excellence in leadership, operations, safety and communications — a distinction reflecting teamwork among coaches, staff, students and district leadership led by Coach Benji Gray.

Williamson County Schools launched a new technology webpage on Aug.

18 to help families access resources, learn about safe digital use and provide feedback — the site outlines the district’s plan for balanced screen time with hands-on learning.

Williamson County Schools will host its annual College and Industry Fair on Tuesday, Sept.

8 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ag Expo Center on Long Lane in Franklin, where local businesses, colleges and financial aid sessions (beginning at 5 p.m.) will highlight post-high school options.

Independence and Ravenwood high schools welcomed new K-9 officers (formerly shelter dogs trained for school safety) after a pinning ceremony on Aug.

7. The officers are part of the School Resource Officer program to boost trust between students and the sheriff’s office.

A Franklin breakfast chain, First Watch #401, received seven food safety violations between Aug.

12 and 19 after about four pounds of food were embargoed for cold-holding failures and missing date markings — a follow-up inspection is set within 10 days.

Williamson County health inspectors reported that several establishments, including schools and local pools, earned a perfect 100 during inspections conducted from Aug.

12-19 (inspection reports are posted publicly as required).

High school football games begin Friday, Aug.

21 across Middle Tennessee as teams from Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson, and Williamson counties prepare to take the field. TSSAA has issued the full Week 1 schedule (including local matchups) so fans can plan their game night.

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.