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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 14

Dolly Parton art lands at The Factory, and Kirkwood stuns Nolensville

Plus, Sagefield breaks ground in Thompson's Station and AT&T starts shutting off landlines Sunday.

The Franklin Daily News team2 stories13 sources5 min read

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The Factory at Franklin unveils a Dolly Parton art installation by 25 local artists

26pieces on display, created by 25 local artists

The collection celebrates Dolly Parton and her longtime support of the arts.

Source: Williamson Source

If you like local art and a little Dolly, we have a stop for your weekend. has unveiled an installation honoring Dolly Parton, and WKRN reported Wednesday that it's open.

Local artist ShenShen curated the collection from submissions by members of the . "The Dolly art wall is a special way to honor the legacy of Dolly Parton and inspire a new generation of talent," said Micah Williams, general manager at The Factory at Franklin.

Every piece is for sale. When one sells, The Factory donates part of the proceeds to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which provides free books to children.

A quarter of each sale goes to Imagination Library

25%Share of each sale The Factory donates to Imagination Library

Source: Williamson Source

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Share of each sale The Factory donates to Imagination Library25%
  • Where: The Factory Art Wall, outside Liberty Hall
  • On view through January 2027
  • Artist details: The Factory Gallery

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High School Football

Nolensville's season ends 28-⁠27 at Kirkwood after the Knights led 24-⁠7 at halftime

If you followed Nolensville this fall, Friday night stung. The Knights lost 28-27 at Kirkwood in the Class 5A second round, and The Tennessean's second-round scoreboard notes every Division I winner reaches the state quarterfinals.

Quarterback Miles Reding rushed for three scores and threw for another. After Matthew Serpas' 20-yard field goal made it 27-20 with 3:34 left, Reding scored from 14 yards out, then fired to Tomarco Vereen on a trick play called "Spider Man" for the two-point conversion.

Kirkwood won by one point in the 5A second round

  • Nolensville27
    Kirkwood28
    Final

Source: Main Street Media of Tennessee

“I'll remember this for a long time.”

Kirkwood quarterback Miles Reding

11wins for Kirkwood this season

Kirkwood is the first area team to win 11 games since Clarksville Academy in 1997.

Source: Main Street Media of Tennessee

  • Records: Kirkwood 11-1, Nolensville 10-2
  • Next: Kirkwood plays Munford in the quarterfinals
  • First Montgomery County team in the quarterfinals since 2020

News Notes

Sagefield

Simon broke ground this week on , a 100-acre shopping center in Thompson's Station set to open in late 2028. WZTV reports it's planned near Interstate 65 and Interstate 840, and specific tenants have not been announced. The Tennessee StarWZTV

Sagefield is planned on 100 acres with 60% green space

100 acres
for the Sagefield shopping center
60%
of the property in green space
700
jobs the center is expected to create
$40 million
Simon is investing in infrastructure improvements

Source: The Tennessee Star

Home prices

Franklin has been named the second most unaffordable city in the country for 2027 when it comes to home prices, according to Finance Buzz. WSMV

Landlines

Starting Sunday, AT&T will begin shutting down landline services across several Middle Tennessee communities after getting permission from the FCC. Stephen Burton of One Call Technology in Franklin said fax, security and elevator lines are where you'll see most of them. News Channel 5 Nashville

Heritage center

More than 250 people attended the grand opening of the Merrill-Williams Heritage and Cultural Center on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 264 Natchez St. The restored house will serve as an educational and cultural center in partnership with Middle Tennessee State University's Center for Historic Preservation. Williamson Herald

Brentwood Academy

Brentwood Academy beat McCallie 21-6 in a Division II Class AAA quarterfinal Friday night. Two third-quarter touchdown runs by Larry Sanders II broke open a 7-6 halftime game. Brentwood Academy (9-2) hosts Lipscomb Academy (7-4) in a semifinal next Friday, and McCallie finished the season 5-7. Chattanooga Times Free PressChattanoogan.com Breaking News

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Check your receipts at Kroger near TSC on Columbia Pike.

“This is a small incident but way worth mentioning; I ran in to pick up one item and grabbed some cherry tomatoes that were clearly marked on sale for $2.99. They rang up at self check in for $4.19. I pointed it out to what ended up being 3 separate employees, showing them the receipt. The first 2 looked at me like I…”

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The Wrap

Meet Arrow, an 18-year-old horse, and Charlie, who's 12, along with barn cats Johnny and June. They live at Saddle Up!, a 34-acre farm on Old Hillsboro Road outside Franklin where children with developmental disabilities learn to ride. The nonprofit has 23 horses and 250 weekly volunteers, and it's planning a sensory room. Four-legged teachers, two-legged cheerleaders.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 13Sagefield breaks ground; $87M middle school approved
  2. Thurs., Nov. 12Franklin High parts ways with football coach Josh Adkins
  3. Wed., Nov. 11Williamson County OKs up to $87 million for a new middle school
  4. Tues., Nov. 10Blades Brown, a Brentwood Academy alum, wins on the PGA Tour
  5. Mon., Nov. 9Measles exposure sites reach Brentwood and Arrington
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Franklin Daily Newsto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Dolly Parton art lands at The Factory, and Kirkwood stuns Nolensville

Plus, Sagefield breaks ground in Thompson's Station and AT&T starts shutting off landlines Sunday.

The TLDR

  1. Dolly Parton art wall opens at The Factory at Franklin
  2. Kirkwood stuns Nolensville 28-27 in the 5A playoffs
  3. Sagefield shopping center breaks ground in Thompson's Station
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