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Hello Franklin! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Tennessee Tulip Festival, a free kite festival, and gold and silver are hot + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

A springtime bloom adventure: The Tennessee Tulip Festival will bloom March 14 to April 12 at Lucky Ladd Farms in Eagleville, near Franklin, with you-pick fields at the Southeast’s largest tulip farm — get all the details.

Patriotic nod to nature: Brentwood’s Tree Board will host its Arbor Day celebration March 28 with the theme Celebrating the Roots of Our Nation, featuring environmental vendors, free tree seedlings, and free ice cream — get all the event details.

Keep your savings secure: Hosts Hank Parrott and Aristotle McDonald share ways to protect your retirement money. A free workshop at Brentwood Library on March 25 will cover safeguards for Franklin area savers — get details on the workshop.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Build LEGO creations while exploring STEAM
• Kids explore STEAM at LEGO camp
• Create jewel-toned curves with Dragon Glass
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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🫶 We got your back

Small plates, big fun: If your week needs a flavor lift, Mi Kitchen brings modern Asian tapas to Franklin with shareable plates and easy-sipping cocktails for lingering catch-ups and laid-back date nights. Bring a friend, sample a few inventive bites, swap forks, and let the conversation outlast the cravings.

Hook, line, and layers: If your weekends involve tree stands, trout, or faking knot expertise, The Lodge in Franklin stocks fly gear, archery, and field-ready apparel from folks who actually use it. It’s where kits get refreshed before that “quick” outing inevitably becomes an all-day adventure.

Big-screen nostalgia fix: Craving a classic rewatch or a quirky one-night gem? The Franklin Theatre delivers intimate, community vibes with cushy seats and popcorn that actually tastes like popcorn. A midweek show might remind you why leaving the couch can still feel like a small event.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🧱 Homeschool LEGO Club @ Spring Hill Public Library | Friday (3/6) at 10:00 AM – Got a crew of builders at home? This low-key LEGO club is made for homeschoolers, but anyone can jump in, with first Friday mornings most months, and a curveball second Friday in January, April, and May. Pile of bricks, big imaginations, zero screen time.

👶 Saturday Baby Time @ Spring Hill Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Saturday means Baby Time, with rhymes, songs, books, and just enough bouncing to count as cardio. Designed for little ones from birth to 2 and their caregivers, it builds early literacy muscles, then rolls into a short playtime. You might even finish a coffee.

👾 Pokemon Club @ Spring Hill Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Grab the kids, or just your inner 10-year-old, and bring your Pokémon cards to battle, trade, and talk strategy with fellow trainers. Toss your name in the drawing at the door for a chance to snag a fresh pack, bragging rights, and instant nostalgia.

♟ Saturday Chess Club @ Spring Hill Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – If your brain craves a workout that comes with chairs, Saturday Chess Club is where you meet opponents and trade jabs over pawns and checkmates. All ages and abilities welcome, boards provided, and if you need a refresher, an instructional set, not a hovering coach.

🪁 Kite Festival @ Franklin Recreation Complex | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Break out the picnic blanket and let the kids tangle some string while WCPR and the pros from Chicago Kite show us how it’s done at the Franklin Rec Complex. It’s a free, family-friendly kite fest, equal parts sky art, small-town charm, and mild cardio.

🎲 Gleeful Meeple Game Day @ Village Pizza Co | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Roll some dice at Village Pizza with the Gleeful Meeple crew, kids welcome, no experience needed. Family-owned pies, easy parking, and tables stacked with board, card, and dice games, where you can bring your game, meet neighbors, and settle scores over a slice.

🌷 Spring LEGO Creative Camp @ The TOA Sports Performance Center | Monday (3/9) at 9:00 AM – Spring fever setting in? Park the screens and send the kids to this LEGO® camp where they build mosaics, sculptures, and even motorized models, while sneaking in STEAM. Ages 4-12, guided creative play, new friends, and a blissfully quiet living room for you.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Franklin report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 10%

Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 25%

A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

This house is wild

This 10.07-acre Leiper’s Fork compound spans 9,000 SF across two homes and a creative cottage minutes from the Village and Natchez Trace. The 2022 modern farmhouse dazzles with a pool, dome of windows, wood beams, and a screened porch with fireplace and heaters. The 1970 farmhouse adds rock accents, massive fireplaces, patios, and expansion potential with additional perk sites.

Take a peek inside →