Daily editionFriday, September 25th, 2026
Good morning, Franklin.
The Franklin Daily News Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Community
Christ UMC is hosting its 6th Annual Holy Smoke BBQ and Tailgate on Oct. 3 from 4pm to 7pm at Christ UMC (508 Franklin Rd) where attendees can enjoy food, music, football, lawn games, and fellowship while donating a can of chicken or tuna for GraceWorks Food Pantry.
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Local animal shelters in Nashville and at the Williamson County center in Franklin will join Mars Petcare for the 18th Mars Adoption Weekend, where adoption fees are covered and volunteers help new pet owners.
The event will run from Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4.
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This October, local cyclists will ride 200 miles at their own pace to raise at least $500 each for the Williamson County Homeless Alliance & support emergency housing services; registration costs $25 and questions can be directed to Pastor Kevin at 615-440-7553.
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Culture
Middle Tennessee celebrates Dolly Day today with events featuring live music, themed food, and tribute activities honoring Dolly Parton.
In Franklin, Bicentennial Park hosts a free Movie in the Park screening of Steel Magnolias from 7–10 p.m.
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Center Stage Theater presents The Storyteller’s Collective from Oct. 1 to Oct. 4 at Centennial High (5050 Mallory Lane) in Franklin with a telling of Antigone.
Tickets start at $12.62 for general admission and $7.42 for students.
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Today's photo of the day from the Country Music Hall of Fame features folk legend Judy Collins who discussed her career and performed briefly at the Ford Theater.
The event invites local residents to share their own original photos (with a brief description).
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Finance
The Powerball jackpot grew to $360 million after no winning ticket on Sept. 23, and players will have a chance to win when tickets are sold for the drawing on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Tennessee Lottery retailers statewide.
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Tennessee Lottery players see that Powerball and Mega Millions offer a combined jackpot of $637 million along with updated results for Lotto America, Tennessee Cash, Daily Tennessee Jackpot, Millionaire for Life and Cash 3 today.
Several drawings occur later, so review your tickets for a chance to win.
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Government
Franklin Mayor Dr. Ken Moore proclaimed Oct. 4 to 10 as Fire Prevention Week to promote safe charging practices and reduce fire risks from lithium-ion batteries.
The Franklin Fire Department will extend fire education and share safety tips through October — residents are advised to use approved chargers and avoid overheating devices.
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Lifestyle
Krispy Kreme is launching its new Original Glazed Coffee Flavored Doughnut for National Coffee Day.
The treat is available Sept. 26 through Sept. 29 at local shops (with free coffee on Sept. 29 and a $5 dozen add-on deal) and gives fans a fresh way to pair coffee with doughnuts.
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Sports
The Tennessee Titans host a rivalries-themed game at Battle Ground Academy today at 7 p.m. — Nike provides giveaways, LED wristbands for student sections, and a trophy for the winning team, while the team will debut its Music City uniform on Nov. 15.
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