Happy weekend, Franklin! In today’s happening-today edition: Baby goat cuddling, bridge replacement plans, and BGA’s player of the year honor + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community support in action: The Factory at Franklin’s nonprofit, The Circle of Giving, presented $25,000 checks to four beneficiaries, giving $100,000 to Hard Bargain Association, Franktown Open Hearts, NOOK, and Ellie G’s Dream World -- read how beneficiaries were chosen.
Bridge upgrade plans ahead: Franklin will host a meeting on replacing East Main Street bridge over the Harpeth River, rated poor by TDOT, outlining bike lanes, sidewalks, and keeping a lane open during construction -- get the full project details.
Postseason honors roll in: BGA’s Kloe Burton was named Tennessee Softball Coaches Association Middle Tennessee Player of the Year after her sophomore season. Ella Fruechtemeyer and Cooper Corbett earned All-State as BGA finished 35-6 -- see the postseason honors.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dial in your swing: If your driver has a mind of its own, Franklin Bridge Performance Institute makes fixes feel doable with clear coaching, fun group clinics, juniors and ladies programs, and proper club fitting at Franklin Bridge Golf Club, so your next round feels like progress... not punishment.
Crave-worthy shareables: When your week needs a little win, Mi Kitchen nails the modern Asian tapas vibe with Korean-leaning small plates meant for sharing and cocktails that actually feel crafted. Grab a friend, bring your “let’s share” energy, and make Cool Springs feel a little more delicious tonight.
Crave-worthy steak night: Whether you're overdue for a date-night splurge or just want steak done right, Serrato's Steakhouse, right here in Franklin, turns out hand-cut filets, bone-in ribeyes, and surf-and-turf, all finished with rosemary garlic butter, plus legit Maryland crab cakes and a full bar that knows its way around a pour.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏇 Silent Run Show Series Jumper Show @ Tractor Supply Co. Arena at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Silent Run’s inaugural Jumper Show is trotting into Harlinsdale Farm, minutes from historic downtown Franklin, with a full day of jumper classes in the Tractor Supply Arena, and yes, MTHJA points are on the line. Expect polished boots, crisp air, and horses doing our cardio.
🐐 Baby Goat Cuddling & Farm Fun @ Noble Springs Dairy | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Need a palate cleanser for noise and inbox pings? Head out for Saturday baby goat cuddles, a peek at a working dairy, and a sample of fresh goat cheese while the kids befriend cows, chickens, and pigs. Guided tour included, admission is $12.
🛍 Summer Market @ Curio Brewing Company | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Craving pierogi that taste like someone’s grandma actually made them? Curio Brewery’s Summer Market is slinging handcrafted Polish bites, cold beer, and patio vibes, the kind where you browse, graze, and pretend shopping counts as cardio. Kielbasa, pierogi, maybe a nap after.
🎵 Music in the Meadow @ Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary (Brentwood) | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – If your porch playlist needs an upgrade, Owl’s Hill has Music in the Meadow, an intimate, bring-your-own-picnic show under the stars that supports the sanctuary. Swan Dive, with special guest Jim Hoke, serves lush pop, bossa, and breezy soul. You bring wine, they bring fireflies.
🧘 The Great Yoga Closet Cleanout @ The Park at Harlinsdale Farm | Sunday (6/21) at 7:30 AM – If your yoga drawer looks like a mat swallowed a boutique, hit the community resale at Harlinsdale Farm as part of Franklin’s International Day of Yoga Festival. Score gently loved leggings, mats, and accessories at sane prices, then feel smug about recycling and your quads.
🙏 Sunday Gospel @ The Franklin Theatre | Sunday (6/21) at 3:00 PM – Leave the yardwork for later and slide into Franklin Theatre for Grammy-nominated Deborah Allen's Sunday Gospel Matinee, this round with special guest Billy Dean. Rich harmonies, hometown warmth, and a sweet kick of redemption, no sermonizing required, just good voices and better company.
🎶 Band on the Run @ Williamson County Performing Arts Center at Academy Park | Sunday (6/21) at 4:00 PM – Craving McCartney without airport security? Nashville’s Band on the Run tears through the hits, from The Beatles to Wings to the solo gems, with tight harmonies, sharp chops, and plenty of heart. You’ll hum, sway, and accidentally sing every word. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Franklin report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 1%
Patchy fog before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 62%
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. This house is wildThis 1-acre cul-de-sac stunner packs in $400K of outdoor upgrades, including a saltwater pool, slide, tanning ledge, decking, hardscape, and lush lighting. Inside, soaring two-story ceilings, crystal chandelier drama, a chef’s kitchen with premium KitchenAid appliances, and a lower level with wet bar and media room keep the energy high from sunrise to sunset.
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