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Good morning Franklin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Franklin’s February library gala plans to boost local branches
- Peek inside the $17.5M Franklin estate turning heads on Old Hillsboro
- How a visit to Amy Grant’s Franklin farm sparked her new song
Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Franklinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Williamson County Library Foundation Announces Annual 'Love Our Libraries' Fundraiser (williamsonsource.com) — Franklin residents are invited to the Williamson County Library Foundation’s “Love Our Libraries” fundraiser at the Main Library on Columbia Avenue on February 26. The evening will feature designs by famed clothier Manuel Cuevas, a performance by songwriter Johnny Clawson, and a silent auction with Franklin Theatre tickets, Predators tickets, and more, all supporting local library programs and expansions. 
• See inside the Franklin mansion, estate that sold for $17.5M (tennessean.com subscription) — A sprawling 8,826-square-foot estate on 80 acres along Old Hillsboro Road in Franklin, known as “Hock Hill,” recently sold for $17.5 million. The record-setting mansion offers a rare glimpse into ultra-luxury living right in Franklin’s backyard, with photos showcasing the property’s scale and setting.
• Amy Grant reveals message behind 'The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm)' (usatoday.com) — Amy Grant’s new song was inspired in part by a visit to her family’s farm in Franklin, where songwriter Sandy Lawrence first played it for her before a West Coast tour. The track, released today, reflects on Woodstock-era idealism and modern unrest, and previews Grant’s first album of original material in more than a decade as she continues feeling strong after past health challenges.
📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- Stories, Jams & Real Talk — Coming to School of Rock Franklin
School of Rock, 615 Bakers Bridge Ave #100, Franklin
12:00 pm
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- PMS Basketball vs WMS @ PMS
Page Middle School , 6262 Arno Rd , Franklin
4:00 pm - GMS Basketball vs. FvMS
Grassland Middle School , 2390 Hillsboro Rd , Franklin
4:00 pm - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs 700 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin, TN 37067
6:00 pm - Dinner Detective – “The Hollywood Hit”
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs , 700 Cool Springs Blvd , Franklin
6:00 pm - PHS V Basketball @ Nolensville
Nolensville High School , 1600 Summerlyn Dr , Nolensville
4:00 pm - GMS Basketball vs. HMS
Grassland Middle School , 2390 Hillsboro Rd , Franklin
4:00 pm - WillCo Connected Business Mixer
Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood , 760 Old Hickory Blvd. , Brentwood
4:30 pm - PHS Hockey Senior Night vs. Clarksville
Centennial Sportsplex , 222 25th Ave N , Nashville
7:10 pm - The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs 700 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin, TN 37067
6:00 pm
Thursday January 8
Saturday January 10
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Saturday January 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PMS Basketball vs WMS @ PMS
Page Middle School , 6262 Arno Rd , Franklin
4:00 pm - GMS Basketball vs. FvMS
Grassland Middle School , 2390 Hillsboro Rd , Franklin
4:00 pm - WMS-JV/V Basketball @ PMS
Page Middle School , 6262 Arno Rd , Franklin
4:00 pm - IHS V/JV Wrestling @ Nolensville HS
Nolensville High School , 1600 Summerlyn Dr , Nolensville
5:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My daughter tried to catch this dog off Sycamore Dr and Maple street near Liberty Elementary.
Looks like a long haired chihuahua. This picture was taken around 2pm on 1/5. (Nextdoor Willowsprings) - Just FYI!
Timberline Trail right off The Natchez Trace is taking Christmas trees and using them for all the trails. It’s just off New Hwy 96 and the first stop… (Nextdoor Birdsong Hollow)
- Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Franklin. Apply here.
- Tennessee Staffing posted a job opening for Assembler in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brentwood
- Williamson County New Business Licenses for Jan. 5, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
- Community raises $5K for Spring Hill woman (williamsonherald.com)
- Musician takes orchestra to court over DEI hiring (themountainpress.com)
Nolensville
- Friends of Nolensville Parks Launches to Support and Enhance Local Parks and Green Spaces (williamsonsource.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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