Good morning, Franklin.

In a letter to the editor published yesterday, Tom Freeman (cofounder of Honor Our Veterans) thanked Williamson Herald reporters for their detailed coverage of veterans events and personal stories that support local service families.

Active-duty service members, veterans and families joined the 20th Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride in Middle Tennessee this weekend.

They started with breakfast at Grace Christian School and ended a 20-mile route at Battle Ground Academy + shared a community meal to honor fallen comrades and strengthen service bonds.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Franklin Beer Board deferred its permit decision for The Rafters on Carothers Parkway at the old Tin Roof 2 site; Max Coyle says the new restaurant will serve food + operate as a family-friendly sports bar while evaluating staff and awaiting alcohol service approval.

Today's Photo of the Day invites community members to view and submit photos of local sights.

The photo features Country music icon Wynonna Judd, who held a sold-out album signing on Oct. 11 at Barnes & Noble in Brentwood for her new album The Hard Truth.

Franklin High is hosting its first car show fundraiser on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 810 Hillsboro Road to honor former teacher Terry Lancaster (entry fee is $20 per car, with proceeds benefiting the auto shop program).

Williamson County high school students toured APCOM’s 200,000+sqft facility in Franklin earlier this month on Manufacturing Day to explore manufacturing careers.

The tour introduced Nolensville and Centennial High School classes to local production processes and job opportunities.

Franklin Police Department is hosting a free Citizens’ Response to Active Shooter Seminar on Monday, Nov.

9 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Police Headquarters; the 90-minute session will teach safety measures and residents must register via email.

Ascension Saint Thomas has launched a new women's heart program at Williamson Medical Center, offering diagnostic testing, preventive care & personalized treatment to help women in Williamson County manage their cardiovascular health.

Dr. Aggarwal, who joined from Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Sareen lead the initiative.

Operation Pink Chairs provides free four-week recliner loans to patients recovering from cancer surgery at Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center.

Founded by premed student Olive Bratcher as her Girl Scout Gold Award project, the program partners with Williamson Health Foundation and local business Head Springs Depot + coordinates deliveries and sanitization.

North Italia launched its fall menu on Oct.

14 with Italian-inspired pasta, pizzas, cocktails & desserts available for dine-in and takeout. The updated offerings include happy hour specials and limited-time prix fixe options at participating locations.