Williamson County near Nashville excels in well-being within a struggling state. FRANKLIN, TENN. – WHEN she moved here in the late 1990s, Marta Fugett, a transplanted New Yorker by way of Nashville, embraced her new life in leafy-green Williamson County: Her house was a bargain, her kids’ suburban school district had a great reputation and her husband had…
“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable.” —Mahatma Ghandi (1869-1948) In Williamson County, residents are known for being quick to answer a call to help those in need. But what happens when there’s a need but no call? That’s what the staff and volunteers involved with…
This year’s Williamson County Fair will mark the 15th anniversary of the popular event. After an almost 50-year absence, the fair tradition was resurrected in 2005 by a group of dedicated community leaders and county officials in an effort to highlight the agricultural industry that was once the mainstay of this fast-growing county. About 200…
Join Franklin Tomorrow on April 8 at SPARK: Lipscomb’s Idea Center in Cool Spring for its monthly FrankTalks to hear from David Plazas of The Tennessean, Shanna Singh Hughey of Think Tennessee, and Franklin Mayor Ken Moore for a discussion on Civility in Tennessee. This free event is made possible by the generosity of our…
Atema Partners, Inc. has acquired OCD Labs, the forerunner in custom wiring and infrastructure packaging for concert touring and fixed production. Both companies are based in Franklin, Tennessee. “We are excited to add the type of product and service offerings that OCD Labs provides,” says Atema Partners founder and CEO Tom Atema Jr. “If you’ve…
Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens will be a community asset steeped in arts, education and preservation The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has announced the new name of the former O’More College of Design campus will be Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, paying homage to the property’s deep history. “It is officially one month and…
New Cool Springs restaurant also partners with local nonprofit There was a line of hungry guests standing outside Olive Garden’s front door on Monday for its official grand opening in Cool Springs. Before their arrival, Olive Garden team members, Williamson, Inc. staff and chamber ambassadors cut the ribbon on to officially open Williamson County’s newest…
BRENTWOOD, TN January 1, 2019 – Focus Hospitality LLC announces that the 110-room Holiday Inn Express® – Brentwood North – Nashville has recently finished a $2.5 million dollar renovation. Book Now InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is the parent company of the Holiday Inn Express brand. Patrick Franzone, General Manager:…
A Toast to TN Wine Festival is just around the corner and once again, Wilson County has partnered with WeGo Public Transit, formerly RTA, and the Music City Star to offer a hassle-free ride to and from the festival. Saturday, April 27th promises to be an exciting day! This is a great way to get…
(BRENTWOOD, TN)—Daystar Ministry counselors will present a free parent workshop, “Modern Parents, Vintage Values” at Brentwood Academy on Wednesday, April 3 in the middle school from 7:00-9:00 PM. Free and open to the public, the seminar will help parents see how they can bring vintage values back into a modern world. Daystar counselors Sissy Goff,…