Public Safety
Franklin parking study finds free spaces full, paid lots empty
A downtown Franklin parking study found free spaces more than 80% full while paid lots sit under 50% occupied, with 71% of 5,179 survey respondents wanting more free parking and the study concluding the real problem is management and policy gaps, not supply.
Sports
Franklin volleyball sweeps into state semifinal
Franklin swept Dobyns-Bennett 3-0 in the TSSAA Class AAA state quarterfinals Tuesday, advancing to face Arlington in the semifinal after reaching the state tournament for the first time since 2015.
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Education
Woodland Middle earns Governor's Civics Seal for 2025-26
Woodland Middle School in Williamson County has earned the Governor's Civics Seal for 2025-26, a state designation recognizing schools that incorporate civic learning across grades and offer students real-world engagement opportunities.
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Franklin's ghost stories stir as Halloween nears
Franklin's haunted history runs deep, from the 1891 disappearance of five-year-old Joe Eddy at Mt. Hope Cemetery to Civil War-era ghost sightings at Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 7 and the Lotz House, with several paranormal-themed events scheduled ahead of Halloween.
Community
Franklin police offer free active shooter seminar Nov. 9
The Franklin Police Department is hosting a free 90-minute Citizens' Response to Active Shooter Seminar on Monday, Nov. 9, at police headquarters, covering warning signs, survival mindset and emergency decision-making ahead of the holiday season.
Community
Franklin program loans free recliners to breast cancer patients
Operation Pink Chairs, a partnership among the Williamson Health Foundation, Head Springs Depot and founder Olive Bratcher, has loaned free recliners to more than 400 breast cancer surgery patients recovering at home in the Franklin area.
Community
Williamson County Animal Center offers free crisis foster care for pets
The Williamson County Animal Center runs a free, confidential program that places pets with vetted foster families for up to 90 days while owners navigate domestic abuse, mental health crises or substance abuse.
Community
Franklin men's health event tackles pain management Nov. 12
The Williamson Health Foundation hosts the second installment of its Men's Health Series on Thursday, Nov. 12, at The Back Nine Golf in Cool Springs, featuring orthopedic and spine specialists discussing non-surgical pain treatment, with dinner and golf simulators included for $25.
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Franklin volleyball sweeps into state semifinal
Franklin swept Dobyns-Bennett 3-0 in the TSSAA Class AAA state quarterfinals Tuesday, advancing to face Arlington in the semifinal after reaching the state tournament for the first time since 2015.
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Fairview climbs to No. 5 in 3A as BGA loses QB Bryan
Fairview climbed to No. 5 in the TSWA Class 3A poll after its third straight shutout, while BGA held the unanimous No. 1 spot in Division II-AA but lost starting quarterback Bo Bryan to a broken collarbone that required surgery.
Sports
Franklin volleyball faces Dobyns-Bennett in state quarterfinals
Franklin High School's volleyball team faces Dobyns-Bennett in the TSSAA Class AAA state quarterfinals at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, marking the Admirals' first state tournament appearance since 2015.
Sports
BGA volleyball reaches Final Four for sixth time in seven years
Battle Ground Academy's volleyball team beat Northpoint Christian in four sets on Saturday to reach the TSSAA Division II-A Final Four for the sixth time in seven years, led by senior Johanna Snyder's 18-kill, 16-dig performance.
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Weldon Genies is a Washington D.C. native, who recently graduated from Northwestern University in June 2026 with a bachelor degree in Journalism. He has had stints with Big Ten Network, the Chicago Union, and Northwestern student-led outlets in WNUR Sports and Inside NU. He prides himself on always delivering the truth to local communities no matter what.
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