Good morning, Franklin.

United Way of Greater Nashville is hosting events to honor Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and support childhood literacy.

The programs include Run Nash on Sept. 5, A Dolly Good Time on Sept. 11, Studios + Stories on Sept. 19 and Kidsville Family Festival on Sept. 26 with donations funding books.

Williamson County issued new business licenses between August 24 and 31, including Dolled By Juli LLC, Grace and Grit, X Built Construction, 1st Stone Group, Blonde Ambition Beauty Bar and Bloom One To One Tutoring (from the Tennessee County Clerk) in Brentwood, Franklin, Thompsons Station and Nolensville.

Pure Barre Franklin announced that it is relocating from its current location at 1556 W McEwen Drive and assured customers that it is not closing; details on its new home will be shared soon (updates pending).

Williamson & Maury Performing Arts has closed after a short run due to a lack of manpower and now seeks volunteers (including roles in stage management, set construction, and marketing) to help it reopen.

The theater company hopes this intermission will lead to a future comeback.

Franklin and Williamson County will host a 25th anniversary tribute to honor the victims of 9/11 on Friday, Sept.

11 at 7:45 a.m. The ceremony at the Historic Public Square will last about 30 minutes and include local fire, police, and sheriff departments.

Columbia Mayor and U.S. House candidate Chaz Molder held a campaign stop in Franklin at Pinkerton Park on Saturday, Aug.

29, engaging with local moms (supporting his focus on cost of living and healthcare). He stressed the need for public safety and full school funding during his campaign remarks.