Monday, September 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Slim & Husky's officially opened today at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, after a soft opening over the Labor Day weekend, and customers can now order artisan pizzas online between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. A ribbon-cutting event will be held on September 12 and the restaurant occupies the former Five Daughters space next to Jeni's Ice Cream. Williamson County Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A former nurse working at a Franklin nursing home was arrested on September 5 for impersonating a licensed professional and fraudulently obtaining controlled substances—she continued working after surrendering her license, according to the TBI investigation. Williamson County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Several artists are releasing new music this week; Noah Hicks will debut his project Small Town Does on October 10 via Nashville Harbor Records while Lanie Gardner releases her album Faded Polaroids today. Other musicians including Grace Humphries, Drake White, Brantley Gilbert, Zac Brown Band, Jaxson Free, Hunter Metts and Jackson Dean have new singles available now — Brantley Gilbert will perform at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin this October. Williamson County Source
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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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Journey from The Heart
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the best of Journey and Heart with powerful tributes by renowned vocalists.
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Unearthing Hidden Truths: An Evening with Amanda Hope Haley
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Discover the insights of biblical archaeology with author Amanda Hope Haley at this engaging book signing event.
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Vince Herman Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Park at Harlinsdale Farm — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with Vince Herman as he performs his hit song 'Rather Be Alone'.
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