By Matt Largen • President and CEO of Williamson Inc. Jan 17, 2018 | Source: Williamson Herald Decades ago, Williamson County leaders had the tremendous foresight to focus on making our schools the best in Tennessee. Our economic foundation was laid once our community decided to invest heavily in education. Once again, we have a…
BrightStone’s 16th annual “Music that Touches the Heart” benefit, set for Wednesday evening, February 21st in Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin, announces Michael W. Smith will be performing at the benefit along with several award-winning songwriters. During Michael’s storied career, he has been honored with three Grammy Awards, 45 Dove Awards, and…
All Franklin Transit services: fixed routes and TODD, will not be in service on Monday, January 15, 2018, in honor and observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Franklin Transit services will resume Tuesday morning, January 16, 2018. For more information on routes, visit the website at www.franklintransit.org or call the Franklin Transit…
January 10, 2018 The Tennessee Department of Education continues to recognize Williamson County Schools as a top performing district in the State. The annual Report Card was released today and the district’s success was validated. The Report Card confirmed that WCS is an Exemplary District with 19 Reward Schools. In addition, the district earned top…
January 10, 2018 Students at Fairview High are making the most of the school’s state-of-the-art mechatronics program. Last semester, the 59 sophomore and junior students enrolled in the program earned almost 97 percent of the available credits, putting them one-step closer to earning an associate degree. Mechatronics, a combination of mechanic and electronic engineering,…
AUTHORS Geert De Lombaerd Shares of Tivity Health popped nearly 10 percent after hours Tuesday after executives of the fitness programs company said they have extended their SilverSneakers contract with Humana, which accounts for about 15 percent of its top line. The deal for senior fitness services had been scheduled to run through 2020 but has…
Water Safety and Survival School welcomes new Tennessee location British Swim School, best known for its education of water safety as an essential survival skill amongst a fun and gentle environment, continues its expansion with a new pool location in the city of Franklin. The southern addition officially opens to the public on Saturday,…
Young Leaders Council (YLC), a Nashville-based nonprofit organization that has trained more than 2,500 men and women to effectively participate on the boards of nonprofit agencies for the past 33 years, announces the graduates of YLC/Williamson Chamber Class 2017. Partnering with Williamson Chamber for the fifth year in a row, YLC provided 28 hours…
The Gateway Chamber Orchestra (GCO) and Clarksville Now are pleased to present, the third performance in the Masterworks Series, Historic Pairing, on Sunday, January 21 in Clarksville and Monday, January 22 in Franklin. Clint Needham’s high energy Urban Sprawl sets the stage for a memorable anniversary. The GCO tackles Strauss’ daunting score, Le bourgeois gentilhomme, nine years…
Randolph Churchill, Sir Winston Churchill’s great grandson and president of the International Churchill Society, will speak at the first conference hosted by the Churchill Society of Tennessee in March. Registration is now open, and an early bird discount is being offered through January 15. The conference is March 23-24 and will be held in…