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Good morning, Franklin! In today’s edition: Tupperware bingo, Forbes top hospitals five-star rating, Luna Requiem performance, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Unit count rises downtown: Franklin’s Board of Mayor and Alderman discussed a proposal for Franklin Hill Project to add workforce and affordable housing on city land, facing a $4.1 million gap and seeking aid — get all the details.
Prestigious accolade explained: Williamson Medical Center was named to Forbes Magazine’s inaugural Top Hospitals 2026 list, earning a five-star rating and joining a select group nationwide recognized for patient outcomes and experience — get all the details.
Historic milestone for recruits: Franklin Police Department swore in seven new officers, the largest recruiting class in its history. Academy graduates serve the community, and the department is accepting applications for additional officers — get all the details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Reaching diners beyond guests: Joyland is now parked at Southall Farm and Inn, where Andrew Klamar, vice president of culinary, has opened a food truck. It runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., offers delivery on Uber Eats and Postmates, and is the third Middle Tennessee outpost of Sean Brock’s fast-food concept. Get hours and delivery info.
Rain plan with perks: When the kids have wiggles to spare, The Monkey’s Treehouse is a welcoming indoor playground for ages 0–8, offering open play, enrichment classes, drop-off sessions, and co-working, so they can explore while you answer a few emails and finally breathe.
Dink without the fuss: When the pickleball itch hits, Franklin Recreation Complex keeps it simple. WCPR runs open play and offers reservable indoor courts, so you can squeeze in a quick rally or plan doubles with friends, no court chasing required.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎲 Tupperware TN Bingo @ Boombozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse | Monday (1/5) at 6:30 PM – If you’ve ever lost a lid and sworn revenge, Spring Hill has your number. It’s bingo, raffles, and prizes that actually earn their keep, all Tupperware, all night. Round up your crew, sip something fizzy, and win your pantry a little dignity.
🛍 Spring Pop-Up Adult Consignment @ The Factory at Franklin Liberty Hall | Tuesday (1/6) at 10:00 AM – Take a lap through The Factory for the pop-up consignment locals brag about, with 50 to 80% off men’s and women’s brands you know and secretly stalk online. Free to enter, new racks daily, and Saturday is half-off day, so bring the big bag.
🌳 Spring Hill Historical & Genealogical Society – January Gathering @ First Presbyterian Church | Tuesday (1/6) at 5:30 PM – Think you know Spring Hill’s greatest hits? The Historical Society’s January Gathering sets up at First Presbyterian, with Sissy Alley Taylor giving a brisk tour of the 1888 landmark on the National Register, the tornado-missing steeple saga, and nod to Rev. Frederick Augustus Thompson’s portrait.
🧓 Retirement Class: The New Reality in Our Retirement @ The John P. Holt Brentwood Library | Thursday (1/8) at 5:30 PM – Meeting Room A at Brentwood Library is hosting a free, plain English class on retirement realities, from not outliving your savings to squeezing more from Social Security. Get the straight talk on taxes, account types, and avoiding market swings. Not library-sponsored, just sanity sponsored.
🥗 Joint, Back, or Neck Pain: Discover Real Alternatives @ Del Frisco’s Grille | Thursday (1/8) at 6:00 PM – If your back argues after golf or pickleball and your neck files a complaint at red lights, this free Brentwood lunch or dinner seminar is worth it. Learn how regenerative therapy can sidestep meds, surgery, and ice packs, then claim your seat, and a sandwich.
🌙 Weekend of Contemplative Justice Kickoff: Luna Requiem @ Christ United Methodist Church | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Trade your to-do list for a pew, and kick off Christ UMC’s Weekend of Contemplative Justice with a free live performance of Luna Requiem. Eight moon-phase songs by Chris Roberts and Rev. Dr. Scott Owings, for when you want beauty, truth, and actual rest.
🎸 Krystal King and more @ Puckett’s Restaurant | Friday (1/9) at 7:30 PM – Whether you’ve haunted writers rounds for years, or just prefer songs you can hear, this one’s worth a seat. Krystal King, Troy Castellano, and Pepper Brooks trade stories, hooks, and harmonies in classic in-the-round fashion, no smoke machines, just solid songwriting, sensible volume.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Franklin report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 63°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 13%
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
This house is wild
Set in Westhaven, a quarter mile to the golf course and Skube pool, the Emma Grace plan offers 3 beds and 2.5 baths. Bosch stainless appliances anchor the kitchen, and the main level pairs hardwoods, 10 foot ceilings, and quartz surfaces. Lit built in shelving with a butcher block top frames a gas fireplace clad in reclaimed beams and marble tile. The primary suite on the main adds remote shades.
Pristine landscaping sets front and patio pavers plus a remote awning for shade. Upstairs holds two guest suites and a bonus room. An encapsulated crawl space and a tankless water heater boost efficiency, and it is impeccably maintained.
Take a peek inside →
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