Franklin, Williamson County form partnership and break ground on Franklin Fire Station 7
2404, 2019

Franklin, Williamson County form partnership and break ground on Franklin Fire Station 7

FROM: Franklin Homepage – By JOHN McBRYDE – Beneath a bright blue sky and nestled against the brown of an ongoing excavation project, city of Franklin and Williamson County officials came together for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Franklin Fire Department’s Station 7 on the county’s Ag Expo Park campus. “It’s been a journey to get us here,” Franklin City Administrator Eric Stuckey said. “We can count here in the

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Early voting starts today for Brentwood election
1704, 2019

Early voting starts today for Brentwood election

FROM: Williamson Herald – Early voting started Wednesday, April 17 for the May 7 Brentwood municipal election.   Nine candidates are seeking election to four seats on the Brentwood City Commission. Candidates include Wyatt Rex Allen, Nelson Andrews, Anne Dunn, Susannah Macmillan, John Magyar, Dale Pacetti, Stevan Pippin, Terrence Smith and Ken Travis. Registered voters may vote for four candidates on the ballot. To view a sample ballot, see VOTE. Early

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Business community to gather for Outlook Williamson economic summit
1704, 2019

Business community to gather for Outlook Williamson economic summit

FROM: Williamson Herald – A few hundred business and community leaders from around the region are expected to gather on April 24 for Outlook Williamson, a half-day economic summit featuring a deep dive into the Williamson County economy and trends for the region.  Williamson, Inc.’s 2019 event will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. at The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall, located at 230 Franklin Rd. in Franklin. Admission price is

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Local organizations accept Downtown Franklin Rotary Club donations
1704, 2019

Local organizations accept Downtown Franklin Rotary Club donations

FROM: Williamson Herald – The Downtown Franklin Rotary Club – established in 2017 – presented checks of $7,500 each to My Friend’s House and Friends of Franklin Parks at its April 15 meeting.  The funds were dispersed from the Downtown Franklin Rotary Foundation and were raised through the club’s annual chili cookoff and its Kentucky Derby party.  Since its founding, the DFRC has been one of the fastest growing clubs

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Have questions for Rep. Mark Green? Here’s when his town halls are
1104, 2019

Have questions for Rep. Mark Green? Here’s when his town halls are

FROM: The Leaf Chronicle – At the end of the week, Rep. Mark Green will hold a Tennessee Seventh Congressional District town hall in Brentwood.  Green announced the dates on Wednesday, and will kick off his tour on Friday at 3 p.m. in Brentwood. His last town hall in Williamson County was in December.  “Town halls are invaluable to me as a member of Congress,” Green said. “Please bring your ideas

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Public meeting is Monday on Williamson 2040 Comprehensive Plan guiding land use
1104, 2019

Public meeting is Monday on Williamson 2040 Comprehensive Plan guiding land use

FROM: Franklin Homepage – A public meeting on work to update the Williamson County Comprehensive Plan has been set for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 15, at the Williamson County Public Library, 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin. The plan, known as Williamson 2040, is meant to articulate a shared vision for the future of Williamson County and set specific goals and strategies to achieve that vision. A key vision for the 2007

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Cadillac President visits GM Spring Hill plant ahead of Cadillac XT6 launch
1004, 2019

Cadillac President visits GM Spring Hill plant ahead of Cadillac XT6 launch

FROM: Franklin Homepage – By ALEXANDER WILLIS – Flying in from General Motors’ (GM) headquarters in Detroit, president of Cadillac Steve Carlisle came to visit the GM plant in Spring Hill Tuesday ahead of the launch of the Cadillac XT6: a seven-seat luxury crossover vehicle that will be produced exclusively at the plant. First announced to be manufactured exclusively in Spring Hill back in January, which also saw the transfers of hundreds

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Leadership Franklin group forms Mind the Gap to address hunger issues
1004, 2019

Leadership Franklin group forms Mind the Gap to address hunger issues

FROM: Franklin Homepage – By JOHN McBRYDE – A team from this year’s Leadership Franklin program has developed a project that addresses the issue of hunger throughout Williamson County, a concern that’s especially prevalent in the summer months. The group, which consists of Jenny Clarke, Chris Whitney, Tony McAlister, Tina Lily and Steve Bacon, has named the project Mind the Gap, focusing on the fact that the period when schools are closed

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Boy Scouts of America to Honor Judy Hayes
0904, 2019

Boy Scouts of America to Honor Judy Hayes

FROM: Williamson Source – On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, the Natchez Trace District of the Middle Tennessee Council, Boy Scouts of America will honor the service and dedication of Judy Hayes to our community at their 2019 Williamson County Good Scout Event. Hayes served as a Williamson County Commissioner for 28 years, giving guidance to environmental stewardship, heritage tourism, and historic preservation efforts. She was instrumental in the revival of

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Brentwood candidates to debate at Tractor Supply April 11
0504, 2019

Brentwood candidates to debate at Tractor Supply April 11

FROM: Williamson Herald – The Williamson Herald is partnering with the Williamson County Association of Realtors, Williamson Inc. and WAKM 950-AM radio for a Brentwood candidate debate to be held at Tractor Supply Company in Brentwood on April 11. The community is invited to attend the debate to learn more about the nine local candidates running for four open Brentwood City Commission seats. Candidates vying for an open seat are

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