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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 12

Franklin High parts ways with football coach Josh Adkins

Plus, county commissioners back up to $87 million for a new middle school

The Franklin Daily News team2 stories14 sources5 min read

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Franklin High parts ways with football coach Josh Adkins after three seasons

Adkins' three seasons ended with a first-round playoff loss

15-18
overall record in three seasons
2
playoff appearances in three years
28-10
Antioch's first-round win over Franklin on Nov. 6

Sources: Williamson Herald, Main Street Media of Tennessee

If you follow the Admirals, there's a change coming: Franklin High has parted ways with football coach Josh Adkins after three seasons. Williamson County athletic director Patrick Whitlock confirmed the move to The Tennessean, and Franklin has begun its search for a new coach. Adkins said the decision came Tuesday in a meeting with principal Dr. Shane Pantall.

“However, the administration has decided to move in a new direction with the leadership of its football program.”

Dr. Shane Pantall, Franklin High principal

Franklin went 6-5 this season and took the last playoff spot in on a free-kick field goal against Summit. Then came Region 5-6A champion Antioch in the first round.

  • Staying on: social studies teacher at Franklin High
  • Last two seasons: 3-7 in 2025, 6-5 in 2026
  • Antioch's average: 38 points a game; Franklin held it to 28

"I'm still kind of in shock trying to wrap my head around this," Adkins said after meeting with his team and staff. He told the players he's there if they need anything.

Franklin's football change came days after a playoff loss

  1. Jan. 2024Franklin hires Josh Adkins as head football coach.
  2. 2024Franklin upsets Antioch on the road, then loses to Ravenwood in round two.
  3. 2025The Admirals miss the playoffs.
  4. Nov. 6Antioch beats Franklin 28-10 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.
  5. Nov. 10The decision is made in a meeting with principal Dr. Shane Pantall.
  6. Nov. 11Franklin announces the change, and Adkins tells his team and staff.

Sources: Williamson Herald, Main Street Media of Tennessee, The Tennessean

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Williamson County commissioners back up to $87 million for a new middle school

If you live near Brentwood or Nolensville, a new middle school just cleared a big hurdle. The Williamson County Commission voted 23-1 Monday to approve its intent to fund up to $87 million for the school, and the school board will move forward with plans.

  • Where: campus on Split Log Road
  • Needed by: fall 2029
  • First money: $45.5 million for design, site prep and construction start
  • Voted no: Commissioner Judy Herbert (District 2)

Interim Superintendent Dr. Leigh Webb told commissioners about 18 developments with approximately 3,000 homes are underway in that part of the county.

Three nearby middle schools are at or near capacity

Sources: News Channel 5 Nashville, The Tennessee Star

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Some commissioners asked whether portables or rezoning could fix it instead. Herbert said she was "a little shocked" at the $87 million price tag. Webb said the school board also plans to look into rezoning other parts of the county.

Three votes sent the new middle school forward

BodyVote
Board of Education12-0
Commission Budget Committee4-1
Full County Commission23-1

Source: The Tennessee Star

News Notes

Tree lighting

Franklin's annual Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square is Dec. 4, and it's free. Matthew West headlines, and the tree lighting is expected at 7:15 p.m. Williamson Source

Franklin's tree lighting night starts at 6 p.m.

  1. Dec. 4At 6 p.m., free festivities begin with photos with Santa and holiday caroling.
  2. Dec. 4At 6:40 p.m., performances begin, including Matthew West and the Freedom Intermediate School choir.
  3. Dec. 4At 7:15 p.m., the Christmas tree lighting is expected.

Source: Williamson Source

Friday football

The TSSAA playoffs continue Fri., Nov. 13, with McCallie at Brentwood Academy in the private school quarterfinals. Spring Hill plays at Lexington in Round 2. Maury County Source

Ambulances

Spring Hill's mayor warns of longer ambulance waits if a funding disagreement changes who provides the service. Williamson County commissioners approved an 18-month agreement to continue coverage, and Maury County's Budget Committee backed paying $750,000 for six months. WZTV

Cross country

Brentwood High's girls won the TSSAA Class AAA state title for the seventh straight year. Father Ryan's girls won their first Division II-AA state championship on Nov. 5, and all five scoring runners are Saint Matthew School graduates from Franklin. Williamson SourceDavidson County Source

Robotics

Six WCS schools will offer more robotics thanks to $22,500 in Tennessee Valley Authority grants. They include Mill Creek Elementary, Nolensville High and Thompson's Station Middle. Williamson Source

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Picture The Nutcracker set on Christmas Eve in 1891 in historic Franklin. That's The Franklin Nutcracker, from Fellowship School of Creative Arts, which sold out both of its first-year performances. It returns Dec. 12-13 with four shows, Tchaikovsky's score and a storyline inspired by Franklin's history. Sugar plums, meet Main Street.

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  6. News Channel 5 Nashvillenewschannel5.com
  7. The Tennessee Startennesseestar.com
  8. Williamson Sourcewilliamsonsource.com
  9. Maury County Sourcemaurycountysource.com
  10. WZTVfox17.com
  11. Williamson Sourcewilliamsonsource.com
  12. Davidson County Sourcedavidsoncountysource.com
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  14. Franklin events calendarfranklindailynews.com

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  1. Wed., Nov. 11Williamson County OKs up to $87 million for a new middle school
  2. Tues., Nov. 10Blades Brown, a Brentwood Academy alum, wins on the PGA Tour
  3. Mon., Nov. 9Measles exposure sites reach Brentwood and Arrington
  4. Sun., Nov. 8Brentwood girls win record-tying 7th title; Bruins face Southwind
  5. Sat., Nov. 7Measles exposure list includes three Brentwood stops
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Franklin High parts ways with football coach Josh Adkins

Plus, county commissioners back up to $87 million for a new middle school

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  1. Franklin High parts ways with football coach Josh Adkins
  2. Commission backs up to $87M for a new middle school
  3. Franklin's Christmas Tree Lighting is Dec. 4 on the Square
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