Good morning, Franklin.

Local minister Danny Castillo from The Bridge Church in Spring Hill and community members donated 299 care packages to inmates at Williamson County Detention Center this week (each bag contained socks, chips, a Rice Krispies treat, and a devotional) to remind those incarcerated they are valued.

Families in Franklin can join Ruby Slipper’s kids pancake brunch on Monday, Dec.

22, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all locations, where children get a free pancake entrée with cream cheese icing + colorful sprinkles and a picture frame craft kit available while supplies last.

SOS Counter will open at 701 Carothers Parkway in Franklin early 2026.

The business started as a Facebook page called Sourdoughs of Somerset and will offer sourdough bread and kitchen to table meal kits.

airLINE by Gray Line Tennessee held its ribbon cutting at 700 Cool Springs Blvd. in Franklin on Dec.

17, marking the launch of its new ground transportation service & backed by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to ease airport travel for locals and visitors.

Williamson County released new business licenses from Dec.

12 to 19, with local additions including a massage therapy firm on 3rd Ave N, a hair salon on Nolensville Rd, and a landscaping company on Murfreesboro Rd. Additional licenses cover construction & more.

Williamson County Schools teamed with the Department of Homeland Security Investigations as HSI Special Agent Dennis Fetting visited Spring Station Middle School on Nov.

13 to educate families on online safety risks + the session detailed tactics used by predators, sextortion, and digital privacy issues.

The Franklin Special District school board approved demolition of a 67,000 sqft former school building at 1406 Cannon St on Monday, Dec.

15, noting its deterioration and impact on property sale + demolition will begin in January and take 15 weeks at over $889,000.

The Titans (2-12) will host the Chiefs (6-8) at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, Dec.

21 at 12 p.m. CST in a game to be broadcast regionally on CBS and local radio. The teams will face off for the first time at home since Oct. 2021.

Live Music with Reba’s Hairdo

8 PM - 2 AM — Fozzy's Bar & Grill — No cover — Dance the night away to high-energy country covers from Nashville's own Reba’s Hairdo.

Grand Ole Opry 100 Celebration

7-8:30 p.m. — Grand Ole Opry — VIP experience available — Experience the iconic country music show with superstars and legends as it celebrates 100 years of melody and history.

New Year’s Eve Celebration with The Smoking Section Band

8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Liberty Hall — Tickets required — Ring in the New Year in style with live music and festivities at The Factory at Franklin.

Hug A Horse Class at BellaReed Farm

11:30 a.m. — BellaReed Farm — $99 — Experience the joy of horse interaction in a community-loved event.