Good morning, Franklin.

Franklin Connects will host a free community fair — featuring over 50 local groups, food vendors, and entertainment — on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bicentennial Park Pavilion to help residents get involved.

Former Titans players Kevin Dyson, Derrick Mason and Brad Hopkins will share stories at a casual panel fundraiser called 'Remember the Titans: Legends, Stories, A Greater Purpose' on Thursday, Oct.29 at 111 Motorcars in Franklin to benefit Davis House Child Advocacy Center (a nonprofit assisting abused children).

Darrell Waltrip Subaru, ASPCA, and Friends of WCAC sponsor Pawctober at Williamson County Animal Center to boost pet adoptions and health, with a drawing for adoption and clinic with rabies vaccinations and microchips on Halloween Saturday, Oct.

31, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Franklin (1006 Grigsby Hayes Court).

On Friday, Oct. 9, a dozen veterans joined a Veterans Walk on Granny White Pike as local organizations offered programs, fly-fishing demos, and resource booths, and a handmade Quilt of Valor was presented to honor service (supported by Music City Young Marines).

Middle Tennessee Electric announced Ryan King as its new chief external relations officer and he will join the co-op on Nov.

2 to oversee governmental affairs, community relations, and communications. King previously served as deputy commissioner at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (bringing local expertise).

America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winners The BoykinZ will perform a free show in Franklin on Monday, Oct.

12 at Create-It Studios inside the Walmart Supercenter (3600 Mallory Lane) starting at 5 p.m.; the event will include live music, meet-and-greets, line dancing and a guest spot by Nashville artist 2’Live Bre.

Big Bad Breakfast is adding five new fall drink options today.

The menu offers two non-alcoholic espresso drinks + three cocktails with flavors like pumpkin spice, maple cold foam, cinnamon, caramel, and apple cider.

Amerigo’s fall seasonal menu features new autumn dishes and two tiramisu specials — Strawberry Tiramisu donates $1 per slice to the American Cancer Society from Oct.

1-25 and Halloween-themed Scare-A-Misu returns from Oct. 29-Nov. 1 at the local spot.

Scout's Pub has introduced Harvest Jubilee, a fall menu of seasonal specials available through Oct.

31 at 158 Front Street. The menu features French Onion-Poblano Soup, Thai Chicken and Rice, a 4-H Burger prepared with local beef, and cocktails such as the Bourbon Apple Smash + Apple Cider Spritz.

Luxury home builder Zurich Homes purchased and renovated an office building on Fourth Ave. S in downtown Franklin with a Sept.

30 move-in. The new space will host client meetings and vendor collaborations while offering limited parking (by appointment).

Middle Tennessee high school football Week 8 had Thursday night games with scores reported by TSSAA from various counties (including Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson, Williamson, and Wilson); many teams will play today with final updates coming after Friday night contests.