Happy Tuesday, Franklin. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Franklin Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Franklin teen wins global essay honor, historic costumes and recordings anchor the Opry 100 exhibit, and Fire Station 6 opens its doors for tours — catch up here.
State-level stories: State sees $21 million in frozen EV charger funds thawed, federal blueprint for saving threatened marsh bird, and free aviation STEM workshops for teachers — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Learn climbing technique in youth league
- Join Nashville HS climbing team this Friday
- Shop rare Asian produce grown by refugees
- Explore survival demos and free plants
- Run Mercy’s Franklin Classic this Labor Day
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Style: Who says your living room has to be basic? Franklin’s shops pack modern farmhouse vibes, bold statement rugs, and vintage treasures… These 11 home decor gems prove your space can feel totally unique.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
💸 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Series — Managing Money @ Williamson County Public Library | Tuesday (8/26) at 1:30pm – Whether you’ve been the family CFO forever or you’re convinced managing money means remembering your passwords, get your ducks in a row with attorney Barbara Moss. She’ll walk you through caregiving costs, early planning, spotting fraud, and actually having that awkward family finance talk.
🦕 Dinosaur Roar! Toddler Time @ Leipers Fork Public Library | Wednesday (8/27) at 10:00am – Nothing cures the midweek slump like leading a tiny T-Rex parade through songs, stories, and crafts. It’s just like storytime, but with rawr breaks and glitter explosions. You’ll exit oddly proud of that macaroni fossil necklace.
🎤 David Cook Livestream | Thursday (8/28) at 8:00pm – Who said you need to brave a bar crowd to catch a full band night at Knuckleheads? David Cook is streaming live, with public tickets available, and Red Rabbit Society subscribers snag in free, unlimited replay.
👶 Baby & Me Playtime @ Nolensville Public Library | Friday (8/29) at 10:00am – Sneak away from the endless laundry pile and roll into a morning of finger paints, giggles, and board books for two-foot-tall humans. We’ll corral squirmy tots, pretend we’re rhyming pros, and you might snag a coffee sip or two. Baby high-fives guaranteed.
🎨 Craft Time @ Nolensville Public Library | Friday (8/29) at 11:30am – If you’ve been hoarding glitter and cursed yarn at home, Craft Time is your excuse to finally put that Pinterest board to work. Walk away with something you’ll actually want to display.
This weekend
🏐 Co-ed Regular and Reverse Tournament @ Hustle Factory Sports Complex | Saturday (8/30) at 8:30am – Local courts are hosting a co-ed volleyball throwdown, with a cool $1,000 prize and just 15 teams scoring a spot. Pick your side, men’s or women’s height net, pay up front, dust off your knuckles, and save the heckling for happy hour.
🤠 Hat Painting Workshop with Tipsy Tennessee @ Franklin Visitor Center | Saturday (8/30) at 10:00am – Channel your inner Lainey Wilson and paint a one-of-a-kind hat with step-by-step vibes, good tunes, and zero pressure. No experience needed—just show up ready to get crafty. Bonus: snag $10 off with code HATSOFF10 while it lasts.
🖌️ Bob Ross Workshops @ Williamson County Longview Recreation Center | Saturday (8/30) at 12:00pm – Swing by Spring Hill for a Bob Ross workshop with certified instructor Quintin Burlingame, who’ll demystify that wet-on-wet wizardry and turn every smudge into a “happy little accident.” All brushes, paints, and zero judgement included. Sign up before the seats vanish.
🍕 Pizza & Spritz Making @ The Harpeth Hotel | Sunday (8/31) at 6:00pm – Nothing says summer like kneading dough in a courtyard and sipping your own spritz creation. Chef Thomas and the 1799 Kitchen & Bar crew break down Big Green Egg pizza wizardry, while mixologists show off playful cocktail alchemy. Expect laughs, toppings, secret dough hacks.
🎉 Labor Day Party with Covered Wagon Band @ Fozzy’s Bar & Grill | Sunday (8/31) at 7:30pm – Wrap up your Labor Day weekend with a free-entry bash featuring The Covered Wagon Band, glow sticks for the early arrivals, patriotic jello shots, and $6.50 American Dream cocktails. It’s the perfect excuse to dust off your dancing shoes and pretend you’re still 25.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/26 Corey Crowder and more @ Bluebird Cafe – 9 pm
- 8/27 Dog Nights of Summer @ Cheekwood – 5 pm
- 8/27 Singo Bingo @ Fozzy’s – 7 pm
- 8/27 Liz Longley and more @ Bluebird Cafe – 9 pm
- 8/28 Reed Pittman @ Arrington Vineyards – 4:30 pm
- 8/28 Salsa Night! @ Plaza Mariachi – 7 pm
- 8/28 The Round w/ Liz Hengber and more @ Bluebird Cafe – 9 pm
- 8/30 Carlisle Wright and the Bolts @ Paddle Dog – 7 pm
- 8/30 Downsouth Band @ Fozzy’s Bar – 8 pm
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Listed by: Katie Garrison (Barlow Realty LLC)
Two primary suites (one with a kitchenette and nanny suite) make multi-generational living a breeze, and dual laundry rooms mean no one fights over the spin cycle. Solid white oak floors, custom closets, and rock wool soundproofing add a touch of luxury and hush to every corner. New electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and steel exterior doors keep things fresh and secure.
The heated saltwater pool is ready for year-round cannonballs, while the backyard borders Cheekwood Golf Club for bonus green space. Walk to BGA, zip to downtown Franklin in minutes, and enjoy top-rated Williamson County schools close by.
