Battle of Franklin Trust to honor casualties and the 153rd anniversary of the battle On Thursday, November 30, The Battle of Franklin Trust will once again display luminaries at dusk to honor the casualties inflicted during the Battle of Franklin 153 years ago. The ceremony to commemorate the battle’s anniversary will begin at 4 p.m.…
City uses southern expressions to remind people littering ain’t right The City of Franklin is launching an anti-litter campaign in response to some complaints from citizens about litter in the city. The campaign to residents and visitors features a southern flair with humorous messages to grab people’s attention. One ad reads, “Bless your heart is…
The Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association recognized the “Stars of the Industry” at its annual gala event, held recently at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The honors represent the pinnacle of recognition in Tennessee hospitality, and at the top of the list were Andy Marshall of A. Marshall Family Foods as Restaurateur of the Year, Ray…
In its first-ever sanctioned inter-scholastic polo match, Franklin Polo Academy’s new Tennessee team took on one of the best high school teams in the South in Alabama’s Bluewater Creek, scoring five goals before dropping the match 8-5. The new team, which includes Nashville-area players Jacob and Zach Wallace of Station Camp High School in Gallatin…
The preservation organization honors its history and celebrates the future with event at Franklin Theatre The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County has announced its 50-year anniversary celebration event, which will take place on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the Franklin Theatre. Two performances and receptions will be held, highlighting the organization’s rich history, along…
DeAngelis Diamond will provide preconstruction and construction services on behalf of Innovations Group for the renovation of the Cool Springs Plastic Surgery Center located in Brentwood, TN. This project entails the renovation of an existing three-story MOB which has a day spa and will include the demolition of a therapy pool on the second…
The 50 Forward Martin Center’s Fine Art show and Sale will feature internationally exhibited artist Paul Harmon. For 11 years, Harmon divided his time between permanent studio/residences in Paris, France and Brentwood, Tennessee. The Harmon work is well represented in numerous galleries, museums, major corporate and private collections in Europe, Asia, and the USA.…
Pumpkinfest returns to Downtown Franklin’s Main Street, October 28 Franklin’s rite of fall is returning to Downtown Main Street on Saturday, October 28 with an all-day celebration that brings free and festive fun for a variety of ages and groups. The Heritage Foundation’s 34th Annual Pumpkinfest, held in the community’s historic core, attracts tens…
Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury (HFHWM) build site volunteers may not hear it coming but they won’t be able to miss the nonprofit’s new Nissan LEAF, donated by Nissan North America. This 2016 all-electric car is wrapped in eye-catching graphics, serving both as a much-needed way to get staff and materials to the build site and…
Local manufacturers aim to introudce students to modern day manufacturing careers with plant tours Williamson, Inc. Economic Development and Williamson County Schools will celebrate National Manufacturing Day by taking 180 students from several middle and high schools in the county, where students are already studying engineering or advanced manufacturing, on facility tours at Flash…