Good morning, Franklin.

Women of Williamson (WOW) is inviting local charities to apply by Oct.

15 to participate in Lunch That Matters, a charitable giving event benefiting nonprofits for women and children; the luncheon will take place on Nov. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hilton Franklin Cool Springs.

North Arrow Coffee builds community near downtown Franklin from its trailer at 406 Church Street after a year searching for a location.

The founders, Robert Mitteranso & DJ Rettman, are guided by purpose and plan to expand online nationally while serving local customers and donating 15% of sales to causes.

Local author and longtime educator David E.

Wood, Sr. will discuss his book The Silver Tray at the Williamson County Public Library meeting room at 1314 Columbia Avenue in Franklin on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration is available through the library.

Williamson County Schools warns families and businesses to ignore scam texts and bogus vendor offers; messages not from (615-825-7655) or (615-676-1360) should be deleted.

The only market at Centennial High is the CHS Holiday Show on Nov. 21-22.

Tennessee lawmakers including House Speaker Cameron Sexton & Chairman Bo Watson have pledged full funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which will cover the local share starting with the 2027 budget.

The program will help ensure that children from birth through age 5 continue receiving a free book each month.

More than 900 WCS high school students earned national recognition awards from the College Board after scoring in the top 10 percent and meeting a 3.3 GPA requirement.

The honors include School, First-Generation, and Rural and Small Town categories.

Williamson County is under a Minor Heat Advisory as heat index values reach 109°F from 11 AM Wednesday until 8 PM Friday & residents should take precautions against high heat and humidity.

Many Williamson County establishments, including schools + food services, received perfect 100 health scores from routine inspections conducted Aug.

26 to Sept. 2. Inspection reports are posted publicly at county health department locations.

Health inspectors scored Slim & Husky’s Pizza at 87 during an inspection from Aug.

26 to Sept. 2 after embargoing salami and unmarked chicken for safety issues — a follow-up review is set within 10 days to check for improvements.

High school football returns in Middle Tennessee as teams across ten counties (including Cannon, Cheatham, and Davidson) will face off on Friday, Sept.

4. Fans can review the schedule for matchups and locations.