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Hello Franklin! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New apartments at the mall, chat benches, and toddlers tales and trails + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New housing near the mall: Greystar and CBL Properties broke ground on The Residences at Cool Springs Galleria, bringing 361 apartments in the mall’s west lot near Mallory Lane and Bakers Bridge Avenue -- read the full story.
Citywide connection initiative: Franklin installed eight benches to spark conversations citywide through Franklin Connects. Williamson County Library and The Factory feature benches, plus a loneliness check and community engagement fair coming Oct. 17 -- see what's planned next.
Park fundraiser returns in style: Raise the Roofs will return to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin on August 22, celebrating 15 years with food, drinks, live music, and an after-party at 9 p.m. -- get all the details.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Treat your feet: Boutique MMM is basically a candy store for fine ladies' footwear, with comfortable sandals and flats, handbags, and a lineup of international designers like Gabor, Brenda Zaro, Chocolate Blu, and Pedro Anton. If your closet needs a boost this week, go find style that actually feels good to walk in.
Walk Franklin’s past: Swap your usual routine for an hour of living history at Carnton, the 1826 farm that sat at the heart of Franklin’s 1864 battle. From classic house and behind-the-scenes tours to a powerful Slavery & the Enslaved Tour and Tennessee’s only All Men Are Created Equal Tour, it’s time well spent.
Quick nine along the Harpeth: Need a fast, feel-good loop without leaving Franklin? Cheekwood Golf Club serves up a par-33 track with smooth Champion Bermuda greens, easy club and cart rentals, and welcoming leagues and instruction, perfect for dialing in your swing or sneaking in nine before dinner.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
📚 Toddlers, Tales, and Trails @ Timberland Park | Wednesday (8/5) at 9:00 AM – If your tiny trailblazer has energy to burn, a ranger-led story time followed by a pint-sized hike should do the trick. Expect nature tales, kid-speed wandering, and fresh air that beats any screen. Yes, it is outside, so dress like you mean it.
🏕 Big Little Stories Camp @ The Factory at Franklin | Friday (8/7) at 9:00 AM – Franklin’s Big Little Stories Camp is a half-day creative writing program for rising 2nd through 6th graders who want to turn wild ideas into actual, hold-in-your-hand stories. You get a quieter house, they get metaphors, new friends, and a proud stack of pages.
🎲 Historical Games and Switchel @ Timberland Park | Saturday (8/8) at 1:00 PM – The visitor center turns into an old-time playground with Graces, Nine Pins, and a cup of switchel, the tangy farmhand Gatorade. Simple, social fun that lets kids burn energy and grown-ups show off hand-eye coordination, humility, and questionable aim.
🎶 Brooklyn Summer @ Paddle Dog | Saturday (8/8) at 7:00 PM – Grab a table under the trees at The Boat House by Paddle Dog on Westhaven Lake, then let Nashville’s fifteen-year-old phenom, Brooklyn Summer, make you feel old and hopeful. Gourmet dogs, grilled cheese, craft beer, maybe a post-song paddle, all family friendly, and pet friendly.
🏕 Big Little Stories Camp @ The Factory at Franklin | Sunday (8/9) at 9:00 AM – Whether your kid narrates the grocery run like a nature doc, or thinks “plot” is where the tomatoes go, this Franklin creative writing camp turns big ideas into real, hold-in-your-hands stories. For rising 2nd through 6th graders, plus a nice morning break for you.
🏕 Big Little Stories Camp @ The Factory at Franklin | Tuesday (8/11) at 9:00 AM – Franklin’s got a morning creative writing camp where rising 2nd to 6th graders turn wild ideas into real, tangible stories. Think notebooks, laughter, and actual paragraphs. They come home proudly waving pages, not glitter slime.
🍦 Popsicles in the Park @ Evans Park (Spring Hill) | Tuesday (8/11) at 10:00 AM – Beat the heat at Evans Park where the kids can conquer the playground while you enjoy a cold popsicle, a patch of shade, and some quality neighborhood gossip. A simple, sweet morning, low on fuss, high on memories, and mercifully brief.
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07 — Franklin report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 21%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 87 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 101. West northwest wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 14%
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. This house is wildThis 3-story Victorian Farmhouse in Leipers Fork sits on over 11 private acres and blends storybook charm with serious space. Think 6 bedrooms, multiple living areas, a main-level primary suite, and a walk-out basement made for guests or teen hangouts. European stained glass, antique fireplaces, a swim spa, chapel office, and recording studio seal the deal.
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