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Today

Williamson Herald6 hr ago

Jefferson McDonald returns to Franklin with rock and roll holiday spectacular

Williamson Source10 hr ago

Nest Decor Closing Franklin Storefront

Williamson Herald10:24 am

Char Restaurant to open Nov. 17 in Franklin

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Yesterday

Williamson HeraldYesterday

Veterans Day Parade 2026 in Downtown Franklin

WKRN News 2Yesterday

Franklin man who is blind joins federal lawsuit accusing Lyft of discrimination

WKRN News 2Yesterday

Franklin, TN man joins federal Lyft discrimination lawsuit

Williamson HeraldYesterday

Franklin's Veterans Day celebration brings generations together

WSMVYesterday

Franklin Beer Board delays decision on restaurant’s overserving allegations until 2027

KABBYesterday

Dolly Parton privately serenaded Danica McKellar's son: 'The most amazing gift'

Williamson HeraldYesterday

Photo Gallery – Franklin Veterans Day Parade 2026

Tuesday, November 10

WSMVNov 10

Blind TN man named in suit accusing Lyft of discrimination

Williamson SourceNov 10

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Visits Middle Tennessee this Week

MaxPrepsNov 10

Grace Christian Academy (Franklin, TN) Football

Thursday, November 5

MaxPrepsNov 5

Grace Christian Academy (Franklin, TN) Basketball

Wednesday, November 4

The Daily News | Texas' Oldest NewspaperNov 4

Gary Sinise poses at the Gary Sinise Foundation headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, on June 28, 2024.

Monday, November 2

Travel + LeisureNov 2

I’m From the South and This Is My Favorite Place to Visit During Christmas—With Parades, Cute Decor, and Tons of Charm

Saturday, October 31

MaxPrepsOct 31

Centennial High School (Franklin, TN) Football

AOL.comOct 31

Franklin, Tennessee Can No Longer Pull Water From the Harpeth River, and It and La Vergne Are Asking Residents to Water Lawns Less

Thursday, October 29

Livability.comOct 29

What’s New? The Latest Developments in Williamson County, TN

Wednesday, October 28

Williamson HeraldOct 28

Gray’s on Main changes ownership and 'keeps the Gray’s name'

Tuesday, October 27

Livability.comOct 27

6 Places to Catch a Show in Franklin, TN

Monday, October 26

Williamson HeraldOct 26

Plane crash kills 2 Franklin businessmen, 2 21-year-olds

Thursday, October 22

MaxPrepsOct 22

Schedule - Grace Christian Academy Lions (Franklin, TN) Baseball 26-27

Tuesday, October 20

WSMVOct 20

Franklin asks residents to voluntarily conserve water. Here’s why

WKRN News 2Oct 20

Franklin man accused of theft, forgery while working for religious materials company

Thursday, October 15

Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesOct 15

Deborah Druwilla "Dru" Milligan Obituary Oct 15, 2026

Williamson HeraldOct 15

Search underway after Franklin ICE operation

GlobeNewswireOct 15

Toll Brothers Announces New Luxury Home Community Coming Soon to Franklin, Tennessee

Wednesday, October 14

WKRN News 2Oct 14

Bodycam video shows arrests after Facebook Marketplace armed robbery in Franklin

Legacy | ObituaryOct 14

Don Norris Wade Obituary (2026) - Franklin, TN - Spring Hill Memorial Park, Funeral Home & Cremation Services

MaxPrepsOct 14

Page High School (Franklin, TN) Soccer

MaxPrepsOct 14

Battle Ground Academy (Franklin, TN) JV Basketball

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