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The Franklin Justice and Equity Coalition hosted its first Juneteenth gala to honor community leaders for their contributions to racial equality.
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When Ronald Crutcher began jotting down memories of his then 75 years of life and adventures in Williamson County and beyond, he thought his writings might be something his children and grandchildren could pick up and read from time to time.
NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” is holding virtual auditions for season 16 of the hit talent show.
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Fans of the annual Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival can now mark the dates Sept. 25-26, 2021, on their calendars, and perhaps put the disappointment of the canceled 2020 event behind them.
The deep irony of the latest Christopher Nolan film Tenet is that trying to figure out its 3,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of a plot isn’t the most challenging aspect about it.
Studio Tenn, the professional regional theater company in Franklin, is premiering a virtual talk show hosted by Artistic Director Patrick Cassidy and featuring exclusive interviews with acclaimed performing artists from Broadway, film and music.
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s Annual Meeting and 52nd annual Preservation Awards have been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 16, from 5:30-7 p.m., and, to take extra safety precautionary measures during the coronavirus pandemic, the event will be held online.
When Kevin Wimpy decided to make his home a donation site for food and other items that would go to GraceWorks Ministries, he thought he might see the occasional passer-by stop with a few canned goods, bath items or boxes of mac and cheese.
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When Brentwood author Mike Tucker endured a bit of writer’s block a few years ago, he decided to become a ride-share driver.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Studio Tenn is calling families across Middle Tennessee to come together in the name of creativity, education and entertainment through a virtual musical theater performance competition.
Early on, 9/11 had a unifying effect on the nation. You remember the feeling. There was a spirit of kinship.
The legend will kick off a 10-book video series at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, with The Little Engine That Could, and will continue weekly with other titles from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Local students have a few days left to apply for the Williamson County Fair's annual scholarship.
The tornadoes touched down in middle Tennessee early in the morning of March 3. There was very little warning. Not that there weren’t any weather alerts or sirens, but even for those who heard the warnings there was not much time. Some came within just minutes of serious injury and probable…
UPDATE: As of Tuesday, all AMC movie theaters have closed for the time being as the coronavirus responses begin to grow across the globe.
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With all the entertainment and sports cancellations that have been announced this week due to the COVID-19 outbreak, perhaps there’s a sense of comfort to know there are still a few events and happenings on schedule. The Franklin Theatre, for instance, has issued a statement on its website t…
High Hopes Development Center hosted Hats Off to High Hopes, its largest fundraiser for the past 22 years, at The Factory in Franklin Sunday.Taking a departure from its typical format, this year’s Hats Off was “Turning the Tables Edition,” with celebrity servers and local chefs enhancing the…
Pointing to a rectangular piece of cedar that was painted and sealed in a shape of Tennessee and with the words “Franklin Tennessee” etched within it, Kevin Mills couldn’t help but show a little pride.
The Music Man, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, opens March 6 at Grace Christian Academy.
In 2020, the words "fake news" are used often and with little regard for a distinction between news that is truly not real and news that a reader just doesn't like or want to hear.
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The Movie Gang has found a new home after deciding to sever its partnership with the Franklin Theatre.
The Music City Film Critics' Association has shared their list of 2019 nominees.
Studio Tenn is presenting “Christmas with Patrick Thomas,” featuring performances from the acclaimed singer, on Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 17-18, at 7 p.m. each day.
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s Winter Shakespeare production is slated to stage Macbeth in Franklin from Jan. 30-Feb. 2.
Singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman, who has written seven No. 1 hit songs for a variety of artists through the years, is the featured performer at Tuesday night’s 19 Miles to Music Row at Franklin First United Methodist Church’s main campus just north of downtown Franklin.
He’s happy all the time. And it’s driving Santa Claus crazy. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in New York, his father is on the naughty list, and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa.
Studio Tenn is performing Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella in Jamison Theatre at the Factory at Franklin from Friday, Dec. 6 through Friday, Dec. 29, according to a release.
Patrick Cassidy, a longtime fixture in the performing arts community, has been named the new artistic director for Franklin’s Studio Tenn.
Unlike the island in Lost or your dental office when it comes time for a routine cleaning, no one ever really had to go back to the Overlook Hotel.
The Friends of the Brentwood Library has announced its November artists for its Gallery Wall and Showcase Display.
When Geri Bridston rediscovered her love of painting a few years ago, she not only increased her frequency of painting. She also increased the size of her canvases.
One by one, the writers from Harpeth River Writers took to the stage at the Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor in Franklin to read from their contributions to the group’s new anthology.
Talented local seniors from across Middle Tennessee took center stage for the Morning Pointe Foundation’s second annual “Seniors Got Talent” showcase last night at the historic Franklin Theatre in downtown Franklin.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra will host their second concert of the 2019-20 season Masterworks Series, Transfigured Night, on Monday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
The owners of South 40 Farm will welcome creatives to their Franklin property on Oct. 19 for their second Golden Hour creative event and meetup.
STAFF REPORTS The Historic Franklin Masonic Hall Foundation is launching its lecture series “Our America” Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Franklin Masonic Hall, focusing on the legacies of Reconstruction. Following the Civil War, Americans faced the challenge of rebuilding a society that was divided by slavery and the upheaval of war. “Our …
By BAILEY BASHAM No matter where a person has been or where a person is headed, everyone has a story. Simply put, storytelling is universal. And for many people, whether through music, film, writing or even just sharing over a cup of coffee with a friend, experiencing those stories is transformative. That is the belief …
STAFF REPORTS The Westhaven community, in conjunction with Southern Land Company and The Westhaven Foundation, will host the eighth annual Porchfest event on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 2-6 p.m. Porchfest consists of live music performances on Westhaven residents’ front porches. Attendees can walk and bike between the various home venues and enjoy multiple genres of …
PHOTO: Kevin Bacon (left) and Michael Bacon (right) together make up the band the Bacon Brothers, who have been actively making music for nearly 25 years. / Courtesy photo BY ALEXANDER WILLIS The Bacon Brothers, a band made up of brothers Michael and Kevin Bacon, are set to perform at the Franklin Theatre next week …
By MATT MASTERS Beth Lothers and Vicky Travis, authors of “Images of America: Nolensville,” spoke about their new book at the LeHew Magid Big House in Franklin on Thursday evening. Lothers, a current Williamson County Commissioner and former mayor of Nolensville, and Travis, a long-time journalist and writer, began the photo-centered history book in 2017, …
STAFF REPORTS The Artist Community Theatre will hold their final performances of the Broadway musical Annie this weekend at Nolensville’s Historic School House. The production has already sold out the final performance on Sunday, Sept. 29, but tickets are still available on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28. Tickets are available for $10 for …
Photo by Terry Wyatt, courtesy of Essential Broadcast Media By ALEXANDER WILLIS Often times, couples may struggle with the careful balancing act of managing time between work and play. For Tanya and Michael Trotter, the husband and wife duo that make up the Americana band The War & Treaty, work and play are conjoined into …
STORY BY CORY WOODROOF | PHOTO BY ERIKA GOLDRING, EB MEDIA After a wayward thunderstorm rained on the Pilgrimage Music Festival’s parade in 2018, one could argue that the Foo Fighter’s Sunday headlining set for the fest’s 2019 edition serves as a delayed rainbow cranked to 11. For the duration of their roughly two-hour set, …
Photographer Andrew Collignon flew above the fifth annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival on Saturday to capture the event from above. Check out a few of his photos below, and stay tuned for more coverage from Home Page Media Group:
PHOTO: Rolling into Pilgrimage are (from left) Jason Skinner, Emily Skinner, Michelle Sheaffer and Brett Sheaffer. / Photos by John McBryde By JOHN McBRYDE On a sun-splashed Saturday to open the fifth annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, there was plenty of music, an abundance of food options and a plethora of vendors. And stretched along the …
By MATT MASTERS A group of about 100 high school students from Franklin High and Battle Ground Academy visited the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival grounds at the Park at Harlinsdale for the festival’s first community day on Friday. Students were shown all over the festival grounds from the Gold Record Road stage to the …
PHOTO: Jen Vogus (left) stands with a group of her AbleVoices students after they had hung their photos at Franklin City Hall. The photos will be on display there through October. / Photo by John McBryde By JOHN McBRYDE Before she discovered photography through an organization known as AbleVoices, Sami Zini felt voiceless. She was …
MATT MASTERS After: A Play of Memories of Otto Frank will be performed on Sunday at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library. The historical drama was written by Spring Hill playwright and educator Dr. Deanne Collins who also penned The Window, a one-act play based on the writings of Anne Frank in her book The …
STAFF REPORTS Grammy award-winning country music star Trisha Yearwood held a luncheon in her Brentwood home on Monday where she honored 24 women who have been affected by breast cancer. Yearwood, who lost her mother to breast cancer, is devoted to supporting the American Cancer Society and has partnered with JCPenney to raise money for …
STAFF REPORTS The Franklin Theatre will host the first concert of the 2019-20 season of Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s Masterworks Series on Sept. 30th, at 7:30 p.m. Season tickets are on sale now, as well as tickets for the opening concert titled ‘Artistry of Lorna McGhee.’ Gateway Chamber Orchestra kicks off their emotion-packed new season — …
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