The Franklin Lions Club will hold its 31stannual Lions Pride Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7-11 a.m. at St Philip Catholic Church at 112 Second Ave. in 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.
The Nolensville Town Events Committee will hold a Christmas tree lighting and other holiday events on Dec. 1.
The Nolensville Toy Shop is prepping for another busy holiday season with thousands of toys for children of all ages, emphasizing tradition and community over gadgets and electronic fads.
Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin will host ‘Deck the Howls’ — a holiday reading event for kids ages 4 to 10 — on Dec. 5.
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Santa’s Trees — a new business in Brentwood where a portion of sales of the natural Christmas trees will benefit the Brentwood High School booster club — is now open.
With a reflection on the past and a nod to the now, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 35th Annual Dickens of a Christmas presented by First Citizens National Bank will return to downtown Franklin on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15.
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The last weekend before the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, and while turkey day is still nearly a week out, festive-themed events are still popping up everywhere. So rather than fight the holiday season creeping its way earlier and earlier into the year, indulge yourself with one of the fo…
The Franklin Firefighters' 12th annual Christmas Toy & Clothing Drive is underway, and the department has made it simple to decide what gift to buy.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) will host several holiday community events and programs during the month of December. All events are open to the public.
The Lotz House is hosting a Christmas Candlelight Tour at the historic home every Friday and Saturday in December from 6-9 p.m. The tour will showcase the decorations of the period of the 1864 Battle of Franklin including fresh décor of pulled cotton, harvested nuts, fresh apples, magnolia b…
Looking for the perfect, last minute gift that shows your loved ones how much you care? With a massage, everyone from your grandmother to your daughter will be able to feel the love. It will also provide the much-needed relief from the stress that the holiday season brings. Right now, Elements Massage is having a …
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Three nonprofits in county seeking donations, volunteers to help low-income families at Thanksgiving
A collaborative effort by GraceWorks, One Generation Away and The Well will provide Thanksgiving fixings to low-income families at three sites Nov. 23.
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and it is one of the few times a busy family can still sit together and enjoy a meal. However, trying to plan decorations, centerpieces or hostess gifts can often take away from time with loved ones.
If you’re looking for the perfect holiday hostess gift, Christmas decorations, or the latest in fashion, be sure to stop by Kelly Spalding Designs on Saturday, Nov. 16 for their Holiday Open House.
The City of Brentwood will continue holiday celebrations on Dec. 7 with a Morning with Santa and the Brentwood Luminaries.
The City of Brentwood will host its 21st annual Brentwood Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec. 2.
In honor of their 85th Anniversary in business, Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse is holding a one day sale on Thursday, Nov. 14, granting customers a special $100 gift card for only $50.
The Kiwanis Club of Historic Downtown Franklin will hold its annual Franklin Kiwanis Christmas Parade in downtown Franklin Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Holiday Heroes.”
Can’t decide what to buy your loved ones on your gift list this year? Gift cards for services have become the gift of choice for many holiday shoppers.
While the Children's Ballet Theatre's performance of The Nutcracker won't debut until Dec. 12, Spring Hill residents can get a sneak peak ahead this Thursday during a preview performance at the Spring Hill Public Library.
The Brentwood Fire and Rescue Department is collecting new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots through Dec. 16.
The Battle of Franklin Trust is slated to hold its annual illumination ceremony at dusk on Nov. 30 to honor the casualties inflicted during the Battle of Franklin 155 years ago.
The Factory at Franklin will be the site of the fifth annual Made South Holiday Market Friday and Saturday, Nov. 15-16, offering shoppers a chance to select from a variety of gift ideas for the upcoming holidays.
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.
Photo courtesy of Franklin Road Apparel Company By REBEKAH JONES Buying the perfect gift for the man in your life is rarely an easy task. Buying t-shirts, tool kits and socks gets boring year after year. However, there are places that will make this shopping season a bit more fun. At Franklin Road Apparel Company, …
Puckett’s Boat House’s wine tasting and food pairing series “Uncorked,” a unique educational event that allows guests to learn about the wine selection process from the restaurant’s brand sommelier, is returning later this month. The first series event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 , with cocktails and conversation beginning …
By BROOKE WANSER On Thursday at 9 a.m., Daisy King welcomed old and new friends into Miss Daisy’s Kitchen’s new location. In the center off Mack Hatcher Parkway and Hillsboro Road, King joins Mac’s Harpeth Bikes, La Hacienda Mexican restaurant, The Casual Pint and the Cool Cafe. During the soft opening, King gave friends a …
The Great Slider Showdown is coming to The Factory 4-7 p.m .on Saturday, June 30. Enjoy delicious sliders created by 12 talented chefs competing for the Goldens’ Slider Prize as decided on by our guest judges. The winning chef will take home $3000 cash plus a brand new Golden’s Cast Iron Cooker. A slider is …
By BROOKE WANSER After ice and snow last year, this year’s Brewfest attendees were treated to sunshine and temperatures in the upper sixties during the annual beer tasting event in town square. Franklin residents David and Angie Sterr were attending Brewfest for the sixth time. “It’s a lot different from last year,” he said, noting …
By BROOKE WANSER Celebrate the arrival of spring with a free Easter egg hunt at Homestead Manor next weekend. The Thompson’s Station farm-to-table restaurant and grounds will welcome the community for the egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 24. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos, and free cookies …
PHOTO: Vendors at the 2017 Taste of Williamson event / Photo courtesy of United Way By BROOKE WANSER For the 16th year, Taste of Williamson will return to the Cool Springs Galleria on Sunday as residents support local businesses and nonprofits by tasting their way through the county’s best cuisine. Hosted to benefit United Way …
PHOTO: A sampler poses with brewer Derrick Morse as part of the Meet the Makers series/Photo by Brooke Wanser. By BROOKE WANSER As a way to highlight local brewhouses, the Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau has been hosting each of the five local distilleries, wineries and breweries on Saturday afternoons. This past Saturday, Mantra …
By KENDALL GILFILLAN You’re probably (hopefully) aware by now that February 13 has been unofficially declared as Galentine’s Day. A holiday with it’s origins in Parks and Recreation, it’s primary purpose is to provide a day for “ladies celebrating ladies.” Franklin jewelry store, Silver Steer and Company, located on Cool Springs Boulevard has decided to make this …
“Love on the Brain,” a floral arrangement from Garden of Delights in Franklin. By BROOKE WANSER With Valentine’s Day coming up next Wednesday, last minute love birds in Franklin still have time to plan a sweet gift. Here are some of the best local sweet and flower vendors in Franklin. Click on the vendor name …
PHOTO: The “East Nasty,” a biscuit creation and riff on East Nashville, served at Biscuit Love/ Photo by Brooke Wanser. By BROOKE WANSER After months of anticipation, Biscuit Love quietly opened in downtown Franklin this past Thursday. On Thursday morning, co-owner Sarah Worley sat down with the Home Page to talk about the new location, …
LOVELESS CAFE If the traditional box of chocolates isn’t going to cut it, throw on your apron and mix up a treat for your sweetie yourself. At the Loveless Cafe, we love giving people new ideas for holiday celebrations. We offer Belgian Waffle & Pancake mix that can be turned into a Valentine’s Day treat. …
Biscuit Love employees pose outside of the downtown Franklin restaurant just minutes after opening for the first day/ Photo by Brooke Wanser. By BROOKE WANSER As the sun rose Thursday morning, struggling to peek through the clouds, Sarah Worley rounded up her employees and herded them to the front steps of the Victorian home that …
Tacos will be filling up the space vacated by Saffire in The Factory.
By MATT BLOIS The center of the Pool Kings’ kingdom is a renovated thrift shop on Duplex Road in Spring Hill. They just moved in last month and there are still some wires hanging from the ceiling and boxes of tools next to the front door. A TV plays a highlight reel of some of …
Franklin’s Biscuit Love is coming back to town soon.
A new restaurant and bar will open soon in downtown Franklin.
PHOTO: Aretha Turner is joined in her rendition of “God Is” by the choir and congregation / Photo by Brooke Wanser By BROOKE WANSER During a multicultural Martin Luther King Jr. Day service at First Missionary Baptist Church on Monday, Pastor Brandon Mason used biblical references to denounce President Donald Trump’s recent remarks pertaining to …
By REBEKAH JONES New Year’s often comes with a whole host of resolutions, many of which fall by the wayside only a few weeks in. Whether you’ve committed to drinking less, drinking more, going to the gym, or having more quality time with friends, at Moon Wine & Spirits, there’s something to aid you on …
Black Friday 2016 at the Cool Springs Galleria Mall By BROOKE WANSER During the 2017 winter holiday season, Franklin Police officers made 125 arrests and recovered over $25,000 worth of stolen goods. The efforts, Franklin Police Lieutenant Charles Warner said, were part of a Not In Our Mall campaign begun in 2014, focused on protecting …
Plans for the new Jason’s Deli in Brentwood have been approved.
Franklin Home Page Associate Editor Brooke Wanser/ Photo by Brooke Wanser. By BROOKE WANSER From Black Friday to Dickens of a Christmas to the Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade, I feel like I’ve attended every holiday event Williamson County had to offer this year. As a newly minted Franklin-ite, I had a wonderful time partaking in …
Looking for the perfect, last minute gift that shows your loved ones how much you care? With a massage, everyone from your grandmother to your daughter will be able to feel the love. It will also provide the much-needed relief from the stress that the holiday season brings. Right now, Elements Massage is having a …
Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant Marinated Ribeye // Photo courtesy of A. Marshall Family Foods, Inc. Several area restaurants, including Puckett’s Gro., Puckett’s Boat House, Scout’s Pub and Homestead Manor, will host events on New Year’s Eve, each offering a festive celebration to welcome the start of 2018. From live music to drink specials and chef-curated …
By REBEKAH JONES It’s rare to associate bright hues and colors with the winter season, unless it’s red and green. Most homeowners feel that décor must err on the side of safety: browns, taupes, grays and whites. However, expert interior designer and showroom manager at Ellen Sherwood Design, Chris Carlisle begs to differ. “This season …
On the twelfth day of drinks my true love sent to me… What do you get when you mix two classic beverages together? A brand new holiday favorite: Apple Cider Gin and Tonic. Apple Cider Gin and Tonic (yields 2 drinks) 4 cups apple cider 1 orange for zest (remove in big stipes) 1 lemon …
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