Franklin
Daily News
Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Williamson County African American Veterans Foundation announced its first-ever awards for veteran excellence — naming Mayor Rogers Anderson, L Col Wanda Bruce Graham, Mr. Calvin LeHew, and Tractor Supply Company. An awards dinner will be held on November 6 at New Hope Academy in Franklin from 5:30 — 8:00 p.m. with tickets at $150 and table sponsorships at $1,500. Williamson County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ethel Cain will make a stop at FirstBank Amphitheater on May 1 as part of her 2026 North American tour that also features hometown dates and stops across the Midwest and Southeast — the tour uses Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange and AXS Official Resale so fans can buy tickets at face value while one dollar per ticket goes to trans-serving organizations. Williamson County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Father Ryan School announced that 10 students earned National Merit honors for 2025, with 6 Semi-Finalists and 4 Commended Scholars including senior Savannah Nimitz. Principal Francisco M. Espinosa, Jr.—who praised the students for their hard work—said the honor shows the school’s strong academics as final scholarship statuses will be announced in the spring. Williamson County Source
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Deer Run’s Mother-Son Fall Date will be held November 2nd from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Deer Run Camps & Retreat Center (3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station) where mothers and sons will enjoy a picnic lunch, campfire, and outdoor activities to celebrate autumn. Williamson County Source
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7th Annual Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent
7-10 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — $10 — Celebrate the vibrant talents of local seniors in music, dance, and comedy while supporting community programs.
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Studio Tenn Presents: Dracula
7 PM - 1 PM — Turner Theater — Ticketed event — Experience a thrilling adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic horror tale just in time for Halloween.
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Evening with Kathryn Holt
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Discover insights from Kathryn Holt's inspiring new book on body positivity.
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Taylor Hicks Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Check website for tickets — Experience the soulful sounds of American Idol's champion Taylor Hicks as he blends various musical genres.
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Halloween Game Night
3:00-4:30 p.m. — Nolensville Public Library — Registration required — Enjoy a fun-filled Halloween themed game night for adults over 18.
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A Night with Granger and Amber Smith
7-11 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt storytelling and real conversations about life and healing with Granger and Amber Smith.
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The Drifters Live
7-11 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Tickets available — Experience timeless Rock and Roll performed by the legendary Drifters on their latest tour.
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