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Hey Franklin, hope your week’s off to a good start! A Benjamin Franklin statue, galentine’s paint and sip, a 75% off fashion blowout, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Conversations beyond the clinic: Williamson Health has launched the HealthTalks podcast, hosted by Michele Simpson, featuring medical experts on orthopedics, critical care, pelvic health, and nutrition, with episodes available now for Franklin listeners — see where to listen.
Creative tributes spark engagement: Franklin unveiled a new Benjamin Franklin statue and marker, led by former Alderman Pamela Lewis, timed with his 320th birthday. The project also kicked off a yearlong America 250 celebration — read the full story.
Local relief efforts intensify: After the ice storm, OneGenAway and GraceWorks stepped up in Williamson County, delivering meals and food boxes, as officials expect needs to grow and nonprofits prepare with food and volunteers — read the full story.
New pies on deck: Minnesota-based Station Pizzeria will open its second location in Brentwood at 7007 Moores Lane, a 4,000-square-foot spot with two patios serving tavern-style pizzas and smoked wings in early April — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
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.
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🫶 We got your back
Landmarks of cultural resilience: February is Black History Month across Tennessee, with nearby spots to explore. Visit the National Museum of African American Music, Fisk University’s historic library, and the Nashville Public Library Civil Rights Collection. Day-trip to the Alex Haley childhood home and learn Grassmere’s Black history at the Nashville Zoo. Explore the featured destinations.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Statewide priorities take center stage: University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd delivers the 10th annual State of the University Address today at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin. Expect updates on the 2030 vision and UT’s workforce role. The speech opens a two-day Grand Challenges Summit on education, rural support, addiction, and public health. Learn what’s on the agenda.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Strings, keys, or reeds? When your gear needs love or you’re ready to start something new, Shuff’s Music offers rentals, lessons, repairs, and a deep selection of guitars, band and orchestra instruments, and pianos. Expect hands-on inspiration that keeps practice going well past the five-minute mark.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Build something awesome: Whether your kiddo is brick-obsessed or just curious, Bricks4kidz Franklin turns LEGO love into hands-on STEM wins with classes, camps, and after-school builds. Expect creative chaos with a plan: motorized models, simple robotics, and problem-solving that keeps them buzzing long after pickup.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🖌 Painting From Your Photos @ Franklin Recreation Complex | Tuesday (2/10) at 5:30 PM – Put those 4,000 camera-roll photos to work at Franklin Rec Center, where you’ll turn a favorite snapshot into a painting worth wall space. Houses, vacation views, florals, the dog if he’ll sit still on paper. Real brushes, real company, zero filters.
🍷 Galentine’s Paint+Sip @ Birdsong Social | Tuesday (2/10) at 6:00 PM – Whether your last masterpiece was a finger painting or a charcuterie board, round up the gals for a paint and sip at Birdsong Social. An instructor guides the strokes, you handle the sipping, the laughing, and the sign-up link in comments with code word HEARTS.
🎭 These Shining Lives @ Pull-Tight Players Theatre | Wednesday (2/11) at 7:30 PM – This drama dives into the true story of the Radium Girls, the 1920s dial-painters who unknowingly paid the price for corporate brilliance, literally. At Pull-Tight Players, expect sharp writing, luminous performances, and the kind of show you debate over pie after.
This weekend
🎨 Valentine’s Day Cardinals in Acrylic @ Spring Hill Public Library | Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 AM – Skip the pricey roses and head to the library for a paint session with local artist Debbie King. She’ll walk you through acrylics, shadows, and highlights to create two lovebird cardinals. Ages 10+, supplies included, registration required, and kids 10 to 12 bring an adult.
🍵 Dollie & Me Valentine’s Tea Party @ Lil Sweetea Party | Saturday (2/14) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’re angling for Favorite Grandma status or just want an excuse for tiny pastries, this Dollie & Me Valentine’s Tea is peak cute. Dress the kiddo, the doll, and your patience, then sip real tea, nibble finger sandwiches, and collect core memories without sticky floors.
🍄 Foraging: Wild Edible Series @ Nature Explorers at Stoney Creek Farm | Sunday (2/15) at 1:00 PM – Whether you’re the type who snacks on chickweed or just curious what’s edible beyond your pantry, Pandy Upchurch leads a winter foraging series with tastings, preservation tips, and a ramble around the farm. Each class is different, $40, come to one or all three.
👗 Fashion for a Fraction: Winter 2026 @ Liberty Hall | Sunday (2/15) at 1:00 PM – Galentine’s Day excuse secured: one-day boutique bliss at the Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall, with 20+ local shops taking up to 75% off, BOGO deals, and $10-15 racks. Go VIP for early access and a tote, then call it budgeting, not splurging.
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📻 Franklin report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 9%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Tomorrow – High: 56°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. North northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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