Descendants and family of a Franklin war hero joined with others Monday morning for an unveiling ceremony hosted by the city of Franklin as part of its Veterans Street Naming project that got underway four years ago.

The 71st annual Franklin Rodeo drew thousands to Franklin's Williamson County Ag Expo Park last week for three days of cowboys, bull riding, barrel racing and family fun.

While famously known as the guitarist for New Found Glory, Chad Gilbert is also the founder of the breakfast-themed alternative music festival BreakFest, which is entering its third year.

It took a team effort to make the most recent home in the Hard Bargain neighborhood move-in ready, and many from that team were on hand Saturday for the ribbon cutting.

When we bought new windows for our house last year, we supposedly received some type of discount in return for displaying a sign in our yard with the window company’s logo and agreeing to write a good review (if we were pleased) on social media and/or one of those neighborhood websites.  

Brentwood Fire and Rescue collected donations of humanitarian aid for Ukraine which are expected to be transported to the war-torn country this month.

Brentwood-based portrait artist Maestro Igor Babailov was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) 35th Anniversary at Ellis Island on May 15 in New York City.

The blood and platelet supply across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is at a critical level, according to Blood Assurance. 

The Music Country Grand Prix, a premier Olympic-style equestrian jumping competition benefiting Saddle Up!, is set to take place Saturday, June 4, at Brownland Farm in Franklin. 

The Franklin Justice and Equity Coalition is joining with its community partners for Juneteenth Week 2022 in downtown Franklin and beyond beginning Monday, June 13, and going through Sunday, June 19.

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With eyes focused on the future of the main barn at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, a number of supporters from the community came together Tuesday evening to toast the progress made so far toward its restoration.

The John P. Holt Brentwood Library is hosting a variety of events next week. 

Franklin Transit’s annual Tweens and Teens promotion will be returning for this summer beginning Wednesday, May 25.

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GraceWorks is expressing gratitude to the community for a record-breaking night of giving at its recent annual Neighbor Serving Neighbor Dinner, per a release.

Rabbit Room Theatre and Matt Logan Productions have announced the three stars of the upcoming stage production of The Hiding Place.

Soulshine Pizza is gearing up to serve meals not only to customers but to families in need throughout Middle Tennessee in partnership with Franklin-based One Generation Away.

Fallout continues after the leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that will, if eventually published, overturn the famous abortion case Roe v. Wade.  

One of my favorite Seinfeld scenes is this moment at the rental car agency when Jerry and Elaine learn that the agency doesn’t have their car.

Williamson County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties, according to a news release from the Washington, D.C., organization.

The 2022 Preservation Award winners were announced recently at the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s fifth annual Preservation Symposium at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, per a release. 

The John P. Holt Brentwood Library is hosting a variety of events next week. 

Ten area citizens were sworn in by Juvenile Court Judge Sharon Guffee Wednesday as Williamson County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers.

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On Friday, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation will host the Never Forget parade and concert to recognize members of the military and first responders as Memorial Day approaches.

The Williamson County Community Band will be joining with a band from Nebraska for a concert to be held Thursday, May 26, at 7 p.m. at Summit High School in Spring Hill.

GraceWorks Ministries announced Monday that Ivybrook Academy will serve as the title sponsor of the nonprofit’s 2022 Golf Fore GraceWorks Challenge scheduled for late summer at Temple Hills Country Club in Franklin.

Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will host its quarterly book sale from Friday, May 20, through Sunday, May 22, at the Williamson County Public Library’s main branch in Franklin.

In a schedule change, Williamson County Animal Center will host its monthly rabies vaccination and microchip clinic Saturday at its new location on Grisby Hayes Court in Franklin.

One of the most interesting – and fun – parts of being a grandparent has been learning what toys and games are now popular, and to know what old, reliable ones have stood the test of time.  

Generosity continues to help define Middle Tennessee.

The League of Women Voters of Williamson County will hold their next program on May 18 featuring three local representatives.

Franklin High School graduate Grady Eades, author of For the Good of the Program: A Century of Middle Tennessee Scouting at Boxwell, 1921-2021, will be discussing his book and Scouting experiences at the main branch of the Williamson County Public Library Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m.

To paraphrase Joni Mitchell just a bit, Barbara Bailey Hutchinson has looked at art from both sides now.

The John P. Holt Brentwood Library is hosting a variety of events next week. See the full list of events below. The copy below is provided by the Brentwood Library:  Monday

Local vocal coach/owner Natalie Kaye Robertson and O-Kaye Productions will host their artist showcase at the Franklin Theatre on Monday.

Mental health will be the topic of Franklin Tomorrow’s upcoming FrankTalks scheduled for Monday morning at the Westhaven Residents Center.

The fifth annual Preservation Symposium & Preservation Awards are being held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center as part of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s commemoration of National Preservation Month.

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County officially announced plans Monday morning for its recent purchase of the McConnell House property that stands next door to the nonprofit’s office in downtown Franklin.

Caring for a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is often a 24/7 job. 

The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), announced last week a donation of $50,000 to help horses, their owners and equine professionals in Ukraine and neighboring countries. 

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s (WCPR) outdoor splash parks and pools will open in May for the 2022 season, per a release. 

For the month of May, Hattie Jane’s Creamery will partner with Nashville-based Thistle Farms in celebrating the nonprofit's milestone of 25 years serving women survivors of addiction and abuse.