Good morning, Franklin.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee awarded $10,000 to Friends of Williamson County Animal Center to fund spay/neuter surgeries, basic and emergency veterinary care, and fee relief for pet owners facing financial hardship at WCAC, 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court in Franklin.

JCPenney has closed at CoolSprings Galleria to make way for DICK’S House of Sport, which will bring more than 100,000 sqft of interactive retail with climbing, golf bays, and multi-sport cages and is slated to open in early 2028.

Today's Photo of the Day features Pumpkinfest 2026, which ran two days in downtown Franklin with perfect fall weather, and a photo by Donna Vissman is highlighted; readers can submit original photos (include a brief description and your name).

Franklin is asking water customers to voluntarily conserve after two months of limited rain lowered the Harpeth River below withdrawal levels, so the city is relying on its reservoir to supply the treatment plant while officials monitor conditions.

Customers can find water-saving tips on the Water Management Department's conservation webpage (franklintn.gov).