Franklin, TN News Roundup (8/24/25)

Franklin teen wins global honor: Franklin student Wilmer Sterling earned 3rd Place in the 2025 Young Artists and Authors Showcase International Essay Competition with a compelling reflection on how digital friendships can overcome fear and spark peace — find out what inspired his standout essay.

Shady Rays Franklin Grand Opening: Shady Rays opened its Franklin store at CoolSprings Galleria and hosted an August 23 celebration with buy-one-get-one-free sunglasses, live music from Kasey Tyndall and J. D. Shelburne, a custom hat bar and giveaways — find out what you missed.

Opry at 100 exhibition: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens The Grandest Stage: The Opry at 100 on Thursday, Sept. 18, showcasing historic instruments, costumes and rare recordings through March 2027 — find out what’s on display.

Nashville’s $7 airport surcharge: Every one-way rideshare to BNA now carries a $2 city and $5 airport fee—among the highest nationwide—and drivers say it’s cutting into their pay — see if there’s a cheaper option.

Fire Station 6 Open House: Franklin Fire Station 6 is hosting an open house on Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon with live demos, station tours, a 9/11 remembrance and a traditional wetdown for its new $1.6 million aerial platform truck — find out what’s planned.

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