Good morning, Franklin.

A&M Mechanical Services advises Middle Tennessee business owners to retrofit aging HVAC systems to cut high energy costs and reduce frequent repairs.

Local owners are urged to schedule a professional assessment to pinpoint smart upgrades (like smart controls or variable frequency drives) to boost efficiency.

Paramount Pictures will premiere Brad Pitt's new movie Heart of the Beast at FirstBank Amphitheater on Wednesday, Sept.

16 — Pitt, director David Ayer, and producers Marty Bowen and Olivia Hamilton will attend at 4525 Graystone Quarry Lane in Franklin.

WCS students transformed secondhand finds into market-ready products at the annual Upcycle Market hosted by the Williamson County Schools Entrepreneurship Center.

The event challenged students to redesign their finds with a ($12) budget over one week, showcasing local innovation.

Williamson County Schools has opened a survey for families, students, staff, and community to review the TISA Accountability Report and the 2026 to 2029 LEA Plan.

The district will use input submitted by Sept. 18 to shape future academic goals (as required by state law).

Williamson County Schools will host an in-person hiring event at the Williamson County Administrative Complex in Franklin from 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday, Sept.

23 to fill open roles including teacher assistants + bus drivers + deaf educators. Job seekers should bring a resume and dress professionally to meet district representatives.

WCS announced that during the 2025-26 school year, 167 students earned AP Capstone Diplomas and 44 received AP Seminar and Research Certificates across eight high schools (students need scores of three or higher on AP Research, AP Seminar and four additional AP exams).

Williamson County Schools teams with the Election Commission to hold voter registration drives at high schools this September for seniors turning 18 on or before Nov.

3 & requiring a valid photo ID. Students should check their school’s scheduled time to register.

Williamson County Schools broke its record on Sept.

9 by naming 95 National Merit semifinalists, beating the previous mark of 85 set in 2024; the achievement reflects strong academic performance across the district's 52 schools.

Harriet Medlin, a former Brentwood High educator, earned the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League.

The 57-year veteran retired at the end of the 2025-26 school year and devoted her career to teaching and coaching in Williamson County Schools.

Williamson County Schools reviews all classroom digital tools to ensure student privacy and a safe learning environment.

The district uses strict filtering plus monitoring to support secure instruction and invites families to share feedback via its Technology Family Feedback Form.

The county board approved a non-binding letter of intent for Ascension Saint Thomas to acquire Williamson Health at a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept.

9, with a 19-5 vote. The LOI starts a 120-day discussion period (ending Jan. 7) to negotiate details on employee benefits, clinical operations and patient care.

Williamson Source released a digest of local eat & drink updates this week, covering fall menu launches, a new franchise deal, expanded delivery services, strong health inspection scores, and a product recall across several restaurants from September 3 to September 10.

The Titans signed cornerback Jaylon Jones and waived defensive back Melvin Smith Jr. to update their 53-man roster ahead of a season opener against the Jets Sunday at Nissan Stadium.

Franklin’s AMC Thoroughbred 20 will host a live broadcast of the Rocket League World Championship Finals on Sunday, Sept.

20 — the event streams from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, and attendees will receive a commemorative ticket with Twitch-drop codes. Tickets are available on AMCTheatres.com.