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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

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Good morning, Franklin. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Franklin Fire Department Lt. Todd Stapleton, who served for 31 years and earned awards (including the Medal of Valor), retires this week; his calm leadership during emergencies and mentorship have left a lasting mark on the department.  Williamson Herald

HEALTH NEWS

  • Flu activity in Tennessee is increasing, and county health departments as well as local clinics are urging residents ages six months and older to get vaccinated to protect against severe illness, as Tennessee Health Commissioner John Dunn advises.  Williamson County Source

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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  • Antique Prints, Maps, & Natural History Auction

    9 AM — Landmark Booksellers — Bidding starts at $48,900 — Discover unique art pieces and collectibles by renowned artists.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • Oliver Jr

    7 p.m. — The Franklin Theatre — Rated PG — Experience the timeless tale of Oliver Twist brought to life by talented teens in this engaging musical.

    Sun, 1/25/26

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  • Franklin Community Celebration

    4:30-7:30 p.m. — Hyatt House Nashville / Franklin - Cool Springs — Free entry — Celebrate 2026 with the vibrant communities of Williamson County, Tennessee.

    Thu, 1/29/26

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  • Don Aliquo Trio Performance

    11 PM — Rudy's Jazz Room — Ticket info not provided — Experience the smooth and electrifying sounds of saxophonist Don Aliquo and his trio.

    Fri, 1/30/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.

~ Banksy

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