Franklin
Daily News
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign received six awards from PRSA Nashville Chapter for its No Trash November initiative and related efforts in litter prevention. The campaign engaged more than 2,200 volunteers and removed over 86,000 pounds of litter last year — a sign of the department’s strong commitment to keeping our roads safe. Williamson County Source
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants and food vendors are offering Labor Day specials with savings, free items, and rewards benefits; deals include free pretzels at Auntie Anne’s and a BOGO offer at Krispy Kreme, with promotions available until early September. Customers can also enjoy offers from Bar Louie, Cheesecake Factory, Cinnabon, DoorDash, Jamba, Marco’s Pizza, McAlister’s Deli and Schlotzsky’s—each with its own deadline for new and returning customers. Williamson County Source
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Mercy Legal Clinic
4-6 p.m. — Mercy Community Healthcare - Health Center — Free consultation — Address your civil legal issues with a professional attorney at this helpful clinic.
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Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
6-9 p.m. — Downtown Franklin Association & Historic Main Street District — Free entry — Explore local art, enjoy live music, and indulge in complimentary refreshments at this charming monthly event.
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Chukkers for Charity Polo Event
3-7:30 p.m. — Riverview Farm — Fundraiser event — Enjoy an exciting polo match while supporting local charities in a family-friendly environment.
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Monty Criswell Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a journey through the hits of Grammy-nominated songwriter Monty Criswell, filled with stories and songs.
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Book Signing with Michelle Shocklee
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of The Women of Oak Ridge with an engaging discussion and book signing by the author.
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Simmons Bank Open - 4 Day Pass
Sep 10-14 — Vanderbilt Legends Club — Cost varies — Experience world-class golf at the Simmons Bank Open benefiting the Snedeker Foundation.
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Girl Named Tom Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy harmonious melodies from the only group to ever win NBC's The Voice.
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Simmons Bank Open
8:00 – 9:30 AM — Vanderbilt Legends Club — Tickets from $43 — Enjoy the excitement of live golf at this premier event in Franklin.
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Raising Capable Kids Conference
9 AM - 4 PM — Rolling Hills Community Church — Ticketed event — A practical one-day conference to equip parents with tools for raising confident kids.
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Doobie Brothers Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — FirstBank Amphitheater — Ticket prices range from $77 to $570 — Catch the legendary Doobie Brothers live in concert at a premier venue.
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