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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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City eWaste is waiving recycling fees on earbuds, chargers, smart watches and other small electronics at its Franklin headquarters through Oct. 21 for International E-Waste Day.
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The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County hosts its October Porch Talk featuring four local authors, including former Franklin Vice Mayor Pamela Lewis, at the Williamson County Public Library on Monday, Oct. 26.
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The Factory at Franklin will host a free Trick-or-Treat Trail on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m., with building-to-building candy collecting, a magic show, face painting, carousel rides and storytime for families.
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Outdoor burning in unincorporated Williamson County requires a state permit starting Thursday, Oct. 15, while Franklin prohibits brush and trash burning and Fairview has an active burn ban due to drought.
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Franklin Tomorrow rescheduled its final 2026 Breakfast with the Mayors to Tuesday, Oct. 20, marking new Williamson County Mayor Andy Marshall's first appearance in the series alongside Franklin Mayor Ken Moore.
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The 13th annual ForkFest returns to Leiper's Fork on Sunday, Oct. 25 with a free outdoor concert headlined by Hippies & Cowboys and opened by singer-songwriter Alyssa Flaherty at the Lawnchair Theatre.
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The Williamson County Homeless Alliance is running its inaugural Zach Riggs October Cycle Challenge, asking riders to log 200 miles and raise $500 each to support unhoused residents in one of Tennessee's wealthiest counties.
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