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Good morning, Franklin! In today’s edition: Tom Lawrence honored, Ben on the Bench statue unveiling, The Beach Boys tribute, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Celebrating a community champion: Tom Lawrence of WAKM-AM 950 was honored with the Boxwood Insurance Best in Business Award for his long-standing service in Franklin, including helping revive the city’s Veterans Day Parade after 9/11 — read the full story.
First Amendment insights ahead: The League of Women Voters of Williamson County will host Deborah Fisher for its January program, executive director of the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government, to discuss access to records and meetings — read the full story.
From gas station to pies: A new Station Pizzeria is under construction at 7007 Moores Lane in Brentwood and may include a drive-thru. It would be the brand’s second location. No opening date yet — see menu highlights and details.
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🫶 We got your back
Honoring a timeless innovator: Franklin’s Williamson County Archives and Museum will unveil the Ben on the Bench bronze statue by George Lundeen on January 17, marking Benjamin Franklin’s 320th birthday and America250. A companion marker will note his role as the sole signer of four founding documents, with a new gallery wall inside. Get details on the unveiling.
Burrito fix, sorted: Craving a wrap-the-day-up burrito? Mojo’s Tacos rolls them with fresh, house-made touches and a Tennessee twist, perfect for nights when cooking ambition taps out. Fold it into your midweek plan, and let the warm tortillas, saucy fillings, and bright salsas do the heavy lifting.
Curiosity spark, anyone? Whether you’re wrangling kid energy or craving a screens-off reset, Adventure Science Center delivers hands-on exhibits and the Sudekum Planetarium to keep brains buzzing. It’s an easy hop from Franklin, a reliable go-to when you want learning that feels like play.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🌙 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.
🎨 Bob Ross for Kids: Through the Window @ Williamson County Franklin Recreation Complex | Saturday (1/10) at 9:30 AM – Got a mini painter at home who loves happy little trees? A Certified Bob Ross instructor leads a kid-friendly acrylics class, creating a winter window scene on a 9×12 canvas, all supplies included. Spots are limited, so pre-register, then admire the masterpiece on the fridge.
🎖 Middle Tennessee Ranger Lunch @ Quinn’s Neighbourhood Pub and Eatery | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – Take a break and grab lunch with the Middle Tennessee Ranger crowd. It’s a relaxed meet-up for Rangers, spouses, family, and friends, no push-ups required, just good company and stories; questions, call Michael T. Hall at 615-815-4747.
🍽 Tasting Experience @ Stable Reserve Distillery | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – Treat your palate to a private tasting that actually teaches you something. You will sip through their spirits, dig into how the good stuff is made, and head home with a complimentary whiskey glass for your shelf, your bar cart, or that dusty collection.
🐴 Saddle Up! Community Open House @ Saddle Up! | Sunday (1/11) at 2:00 PM – If you need an errand-skipper, this community open house at Saddle Up is it. See how therapeutic, educational, and recreational programs help children and young adults with disabilities grow here in town, meet the folks who make it happen, and find your next volunteer gig.
🎸 Sail On – The Beach Boys Tribute @ Williamson County Performing Arts Center | Sunday (1/11) at 7:00 PM – Craving some Good Vibrations that do not involve sunscreen or sand in your shoes? Sail On nails The Beach Boys, from sun-soaked hits to deep cuts, with rich harmonies and Fun, Fun, Fun. Bring your inner teen, your outside voice, and sway responsibly.
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📻 Franklin report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 70°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 8%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Rain showers likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 94%
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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