First 100 guests will receive free sandwich for a year, limited-availability swag and more To celebrate its grand opening in Belle Meade, Waldo’s Chicken & Beer will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration with giveaways, including a card to redeem one free “O.G. Chicken Sandwich” each month for a year for the first 100 guests and exclusive Waldo’s merchandise.  This will be the sixth location to open in the Greater Nashville market. The Waldo’s Belle Meade location will offer 80 seats, seven indoor TVs, a full bar, drive-thru and curbside pickup. It will employee ap ..read more

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 25, 2024)—For residents in rural areas of Williamson County, the wait for fiber internet service may soon be over. United Communications announced today that it will increase the scope of its current broadband infrastructure expansion efforts in Williamson County to reach nearly 8,000 under-connected homes and businesses—a significant increase from its original goal of 2,800 locations. The announcement was shared on social media in a video featuring Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson, United’s President and CEO William Bradford, and Chris Jones, President and CEO of ..read more

Resort’s Summer Programming Includes Fireworks, Pool Parties, and More NASHVILLE, TN (April 25, 2024) — Nashville’s iconic resort, Gaylord Opryland, welcomes guests for brand new entertainment during the summer season, beginning May 17 through September 2. An unforgettable experience awaits, complete with pool parties, firework displays, exciting nighttime events, and more. Home to nine acres of enchanting indoor gardens, an upscale water attraction, a wide variety of culinary cuisine, and a luxurious, full-service spa, the resort offers more than a dozen summer experiences and activities ..read more

Rachel Jones to Serve as Nonprofit Theatre Company’s Development Director FRANKLIN, TENN. – Studio Tenn, Franklin’s renowned professional regional theatre company, is excited to announce the addition of Rachel Jones as Development Director. Jones completes Studio Tenn’s leadership team and positions the company to further elevate its artistic impact and community engagement as it prepares to stage its 15th season. Jones, a native of Richmond, Va., is a graduate of the University of Virginia, earning a B.A. in Religious Studies. She has dedicated her career to connecting the community to the i ..read more

Local Author Tricia Thornton appears at Franklin’s Main Street Festival, Saturday, Apr. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. to sign her newly-released (Apr. 23rd) book, Blessing From Fear. Find her at a table in front of Landmark Booksellers, 114 E Main St, where she will be greeting readers, signing books and giving kids white feathers — a symbol from her book — when families stop by. Blessing From Fear is written to help adults and children who are struggling with fear. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who helps children and their families in Williamson and Davidson countie ..read more

Renewing your vehicle registration just got simpler! Williamson County has announced the addition of a new, 24/7 drive-up kiosk located on the northwest side of the County Administrative Complex in Franklin. This kiosk allows you to renew your vehicle registration any time, any day with just a swipe of your credit or debit card. What you need to know: The kiosk is located on the northwest side of the County Administrative Complex at 1320 W Main St., Franklin, TN 37064. This kiosk only processes renewals. You must scan your registration or renewal notice. Any renewal past 90 days must be done ..read more

Parks Department Transforms Flood Plain into Neighborhood Quality of Life  FRANKLIN TENN. – A once open field in a small community along the Harpeth River has been transformed into a neighborhood pocket park in the Thompson Alley neighborhood.  City Officials cut the ribbon and opened the park on Wednesday, April 17.  This is the second neighborhood park to be created on land the City acquired that is located in the Franklin flood plain.  Instead of letting the land lay dormant, the Parks Department has created a neighborhood park for the Thompson Alley community. The park ..read more

Heart of Tennessee Heroes Luncheon. Photo credit: Ascend Federal Credit Union. Nashville, Tenn., April 17, 2024 – Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today that it has donated an additional $20,000 tothe American Red Cross to be split evenly between the Heart of Tennessee Chapter, which serves Murfreesboro and surrounding counties, and the Nashville Area Chapter. Ascend made a previous donation of $20,000 to these two Middle Tennessee Red Cross chapters in 2023. The 2024 gift went to support the Nashville Area Chapter’s Lifesaver Luncheon, and t ..read more

Nation’s leading builder of 55+ communities welcomed nearly 1,000 attendees at its Murfreesboro community inaugural event and ends weekend with 40houses sold NASHVILLE, Tenn. [April 15,2024]—Del Webb, the nation’s leading builder of active adult communities for those 55 and older, this weekend celebrated the grand opening of its newest community, Del Webb Southern Harmony, with nearly 1,000 people in attendance coming from Washington, Nevada, Illinois, California, North Carolina, Florida, New York, Mississippi, Arizona, Kentucky, Georgia, New Mexico, Colorado, South Carolina, Texas, Indiana an ..read more

Nashville, TN – Brace yourself Franklin, Tennessee because Daddy’s Home. Daddy’s Dogs, the famous hot dog joint known for its creative twists on the American classic, devoted following and quirky brand, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest location inside the historic The Factory at Franklin building this April.  This expansion brings Daddy’s Dogs’ signature combination of dogs, dining, and debauchery to the heart of Franklin. It’s time to liven things up as the new Daddy’s Dogs location promises to deliver the same “unique flavor” that has made the brand both notorious ..read more