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SHOP SMALL: Local business in Franklin, Brentwood to support this holiday season
Check out our 2021 Holiday Gift Guide to help check everyone off your shopping list. → Read More
African American Heritage Society closes on Merrill-Williams house
The home is intended to become the Center for Historic Preservation and Study of African American History that will be open to the public, according to the AAHS. → Read More
US Department of Homeland Security extends Real ID deadline until 2023
Drivers will have until May 2023 to get the Real ID, which will be required for adults boarding a U.S. commercial flight. → Read More
The Gyro Shop opens second location in Frisco
The eatery offers gyros, sandwiches, platters and more. → Read More
Rising number of active coronavirus cases moves Williamson County Schools to 'medium' spread back-to-school scenario
The number of active cases in Williamson County is nearly 1,200, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. This could affect how many students return to school on campus next month. → Read More
Franklin, Brentwood leaders respond to mask order in Williamson County
A survey of more than 2,400 Williamson County residents showed only about 30% or less of residents felt comfortable inside a store or restaurant without a mask. Additionally, that same survey showed more than 70% of respondents believe wearing a mask can help flatten the COVID-19 curve. → Read More
Williamson County to mandate face masks beginning July 7
Violations of the order will constitute a Class A misdemeanor. → Read More
Franklin to resume Blue Bin recycling July 13
The city's Blue Bin program had been suspended since March. → Read More
Tennessee coronavirus cases rise by more than 1,500 in 24 hours
The number of new cases reported has risen by an average of more than 1,000 per day for the last five days. → Read More
Williamson County Schools releases return-to-school survey results
When asked if they intend to send their child to school should in-person instruction resume, more than 64% of parents said they would, while only 3.1% said their children certainly would not attend in-person instruction. → Read More
Tennessee State Capitol Commission to vote on removal of Nathan Bedford Forrest bust July 9
Additionally, on June 22, Gov. Bill Lee signed House Bill 2266, which removes a requirement that the governor proclaim July 13 as Nathan Bedford Forrest Day. → Read More
Tennessee Department of Health: ‘This is not the time to get back to normal’
Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey said more than half of all cases are from an unknown source, meaning residents are now more likely to become infected while out in public. → Read More
United Way of Greater Nashville aims to support nonprofits through coronavirus and beyond
The nonprofits COVID-19 Response fund has raised more than $5 million to date. → Read More
Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department to offer kids summer camps in July
Camp sizes will be limited to meet social distancing requirements. → Read More
Williamson County to add new amenities to Indoor Sports Complex in Brentwood
Future plans for the complex include the addition of a fitness studio, additional pickleball courts and a new splash pad. → Read More
PHOTOS: Hundreds turn out for candlelight vigil in Brentwood for fallen police officer
Residents, county and city officials attended a vigil in Brentwood to honor the memory of Officer Destin Legieza, who was killed in a traffic accident June 18. → Read More
Coronavirus cases in Tennessee rise by nearly 1,200 in 24 hours
The state has conducted more than 667,000 tests for COVID-19. → Read More
2020 Main Street Festival, Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas events canceled
Additionally, scheduled events at The Franklin Theatre have also been canceled. → Read More
Copper Penny to close in Brentwood
The store, which has been in Brentwood for the past five years, is slated to close at the end of July. → Read More
Face mask donations needed at Williamson Medical Center
The hospital is accepting donations to use as courtesy masks in non-COVID-designated areas. → Read More