Good morning, Franklin.

Franklin will soon have a new Whataburger location at 3075 Mallory Lane at Cool Springs—built on the site of a demolished Fifth Third Bank building.

The brand, which opened its first Williamson County location in Brentwood in May, is expected to share more details—such as its opening date and promotions—in the near future.

Williamson County Schools honored six bus drivers on September 10—Gary Yates, Veda Caddell, Christine Edwards, JC Collins, Pam Graves and Melanie Emler—for going above and beyond, with each driver receiving a free breakfast, gift card and certificate from Sonic Drive-In.

Sixty WCS high school students were named National Merit Semifinalists on September 10 from a field of 1.3 million entries — they will be notified in February if they advance to finalist status.

Three Williamson County groups won TN Recycling Awards as the Williamson County Solid Waste Department earned Government Recycler of the Year for its new mattress recycling program, the Green Team was named Non-Profit Recycler for its efforts in upcycling and composting, and India Savage received the TN Top Leader award for her work at the GM plant—recognizing their commitment to waste reduction.

On Sept. 9, the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved rezoning and development plans for two projects along McEwen Road.

The Aureum plan passed unanimously while Ovation passed 6-1, and the proposals include 2,464 dwelling units, 750 hotel rooms and 1.75 million square feet of space with green features — like a pond and mountain bike trails — to support enhanced transit in the area.

Today, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security marked the 24th anniversary of Sept.

11 by sharing a message from Commissioner Jeff Long—honoring nearly 3,000 lives lost and the bravery of first responders. Long urged Tennesseans to help young people learn about the day’s sacrifice and stay ready to serve their neighbors.

Fifth through eighth graders are invited to attend the final three Centennial High Youth Basketball Mini Camps hosted by the CHS boys basketball team at 5050 Mallory Lane in Franklin.

Sessions will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on September 13, 20, and 27 and cost $10 each — families may register online.

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.

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.

Porchfest 2025

5:30 p.m. — Westhaven (Front Lake) — Free entry — Celebrate a day of fun and festivities at 2025 Westhaven Porchfest in Franklin.

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.

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.

KC Johns with Reckless Bound

7-11 p.m. — Mockingbird Theater & Bar — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying mix of country, rock, and pop as KC Johns takes the stage with her heartfelt storytelling.

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'.

The Boxmasters Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Ticket information available — Enjoy an evening with Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters as they celebrate their latest album release.

An Evening with Author Zoro

6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Experience a transformative memoir about resilience and family from renowned drummer Zoro.

Estate Sale in Franklin

1 PM — Downtown Franklin Association & Historic Main Street District — Free entry — Discover unique treasures in this family-friendly neighborhood estate sale.