Gift deepens partnership between church and community healthcare center St. Philip Catholic Church recently donated $10,000 to Mercy Community Healthcare to support operating expenses and COVID-19 relief. Because of the pandemic, Mercy has seen a decrease in patient visits, which has resulted in a loss of revenue. This gift helps cover a portion of…
Local non-profit blood center, Blood Assurance, will be offering testing for COVID-19 antibodies to blood donors for a limited time beginning Friday, June 26. “We are excited to offer coronavirus antibody testing to all area donors in order to help collect information about exposure to coronavirus in our area,” said Dr. Liz Culler, medical…
With us moving into a new normal, if y’all are going to or thinking of using temperature screenings as part of your protocol, we are offering and have enclosed a flyer on an exciting new affordable Kiosk that takes folks temperatures in a second with NO HUMAN CONTACT (unlike handhelds that need a person…
Leadership Franklin has selected alumnus Tom Lawrence as this year’s recipient of the Caroline J. Cross Award. As a Williamson County native, Lawrence is best known for his time at Franklin radio stations WFLP, WIZO, and WAKM. After he and his partners sold WAKM in 2017, he continued on the radio as the host…
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) is offering a variety of youth art, dance, general recreation and performing arts summer camps in July! Art Camps Several drawing, painting, journaling and mixed media camps for kids ages 7 and up are offered at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave., including…
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) is proud to announce an expansion at the Indoor Sports Complex in Brentwood, 920 Heritage Way, adding a new group fitness studio and four, outdoor pickleball courts to the facility. At almost 2,200 sq. ft., the new group fitness studio features an assortment of cycle, rowing…
Leadership Franklin has awarded a $1,500 college scholarship to Williamson County student Rithika Tummala. This scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors or current college students who display their commitment to Williamson County through service and demonstrated community leadership. Applicants are selected based on grade point average, quality of essay, and scholarship application…
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) is offering a variety of summer tennis programs including youth tennis camps, instructional clinics, adult league play opportunities and a youth tournament. Programs are included on indoor and outdoor courts across Williamson County. A series of Quick Start Tennis Camps for beginners ages 6 to 9…
In observance of Independence Day, the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) will follow an amended operating schedule July 3-4, 2020. Five of the department’s main recreation facilities will be open on Friday, July 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and closed on Saturday, July 4. The department’s four outdoor pools and…
Thompson’s Station, TN is one of the most active towns in Williamson County. Two fitness startups in Thompson’s Station have found their niche and followers within the budding communities. Barbell Voodoo owned by Roy Mangrum produces one of a kind t-shirts, tank tops and workout equipment. They draw their inspiration from the most unlikely…