Franklin
Daily News
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Franklin held its Veterans’ Day Parade on November 11 in Downtown Franklin at 11 a.m. The parade traveled down Main Street—from Five Points to Second Avenue—and included JROTC units, marching bands from Williamson County schools and students from the Franklin Special District honoring veterans. Williamson County Source
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Franklin police responded last Thursday after a buck charged through two front doors in a local neighborhood—shattering glass and breaching locked entries without injuring anyone, and they remind residents to secure reflections and remove attractants to help prevent similar incidents. Williamson County Source
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museum of Christian and Gospel Music and Mike Curb Presents GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame unveiled a new display that shows the gown Carrie Underwood wore during her My Savior livestream at the Ryman Auditorium on Easter Sunday. The dress, designed by Monique Lhuillier, honors her award-winning performance — a display introduced one month after the museum opened. Williamson County Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Superintendent Jason Golden was named Administrator of the Year for the Middle Region on November 12 as part of the A.F. Bridges Sportsmanship Awards by TSSAA—recognizing his leadership at Williamson County Schools. Williamson County Source
- ➤ Fourteen high school students from eight WCS schools earned perfect 36 scores on the ACT in tests taken in September and October. School officials said the results show strong work and may boost students' college plans—further details are expected. Williamson County Source
- ➤ Williamson County needs 70 tnAchieves mentors to guide high school seniors during their final year. The mentor program will start mid-November and run until fall, and volunteers (aged 21 and up who pass a background check) must commit one hour each month with applications due November 14. Williamson County Source
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Williamson County has released the latest health inspection scores from November 5-12 for food service and other establishments in Franklin and nearby areas—establishments must display these reports for public review. Environmental specialists conducted routine and follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with state requirements. Williamson County Source
- ➤ The Department of Health completed inspections from November 5 to 12 and reported the lowest food safety scores in Williamson County. Whataburger in Brentwood scored 75, Sakura Franklin INC in Franklin scored 79, and Ice Point Cafe in Franklin scored 93—details posted publicly at each establishment. Williamson County Source
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Catering and Events by Suzette is offering Thanksgiving take-home meal packages for families and orders will be accepted until November 20. The packages come in two options (Traditional at $350 and Traditional Plus at $450 with an extra $25 for oysters) and promise the trusted quality of chef-prepared meals known in Franklin. Williamson County Source
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Book Signing with Allen Wolf
6-8 PM — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Engage in a Q&A with award-winning storyteller Allen Wolf as he discusses his creative journey and his book The Sound of Violet.
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Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar Tribute
7-11 p.m. — Mockingbird Theater & Bar — $20 GA/$35 VIP — Experience an unforgettable tribute night to Pat Benatar's iconic hits.
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The Lucky Classic Celebrity Softball Game
1:35 PM — First Horizon Park — Tickets available — Experience an exciting day of celebrity softball featuring MLB players and country artists for a worthy cause.
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Book Signing with Joel J. Miller
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Free entry — Engage in a captivating discussion about creativity and the power of books with a celebrated author.
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Alisha Erickson Book Signing
6-8 p.m. — Landmark Booksellers — Book purchase required — Enjoy an evening of storytelling and a live reading from Overalls & Wisdom.
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Franklin Stampede Pro Rodeo
7:30-9 p.m. — Williamson County AG Expo Park — $20 for kids, $25 for adults — Experience thrilling rodeo action with top cowboys and cowgirls competing for championship titles.
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A Man Named Cash
2-6 p.m. — Williamson County Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a heartfelt tribute to Johnny Cash with estate-chosen performer Eric Hofmanis and his captivating band.
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Turkey Trot
7-9:30 a.m. — Meridian Cool Springs — 10k for $50, 5k for $45, Kids Turkey Chase for $15 — Join over 3,300 participants as they run for a good cause this Thanksgiving morning.
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Swan Lake Ballet Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Williamson County Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting ballet of love, magic, and stunning choreography.
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The Nutcracker Ballet
7 PM — Williamson County Performing Arts Center — Tickets Available — Experience a magical journey with the Grand Kyiv Ballet as they bring the enchanting tale of The Nutcracker to life.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
~ Henry Ford
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