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ARTS & CULTURE


Dreaming of a White Christmas
Franklin’s Studio Tenn presents the festive Broadway musical “White Christmas.”


Music, Merriment & Giving
Celebrate the Season at “A Franklin Christmas” with Steven Curtis Chapman in Historic Franklin, Tennessee.


Anne Renée Rob
Meet Anne Renée Rob: The Tennessee jewelry artist creating timeless handcrafted pieces.


Equipping the Future Stars of Broadway
From Broadway to Williamson County: Laura Osnes and Nathan Johnson Launch Stagecraft to Empower Performers.


Script to Screen
From Franklin to the Big Screen: Karen Kingsbury’s ‘The Christmas Ring’ Shines This Holiday Season.


Painting with Light
Photographer Joe West brings history to light through his lens.


Julie A. Harvey
Julie A. Harvey is a painter known for her large-scale abstract works bursting with texture, color and energy.


Emily Allison
Emily Allison is a talented sculptor from Lubbock, Texas, whose artistic voice is deeply rooted in her love of form and material.


Studio Tenn Brings Count to Turner Theatre
Join if you dare as Studio Tenn opens their 2025-2026 season with the theatrical sensation, “Dracula.” The spine-chilling production opens just in time for spooky season, with performances running from October 9th through October 26th at Turner Theater, inside The Factory at Franklin.


Tale as Old as Time
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is coming to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, this November, for a limited engagement.


Tiffany Foss
Artist Tiffany Foss, known for her impressionist plein air paintings, captures color and community in her work, now on view at Gallery 202.


Back to School: Fueling Curiosity & Confidence with Penguin Young Readers
This Back-to-School collection captures not only fun and silly stories, but also heartwarming themes, lesson-learning, tough decision making, and more.


Vegas Baby
A Vintage Affair celebrates 25 years with its biggest fundraiser yet, pairing Rat Pack glamour and live entertainment with community impact.


Hometown Sound, National Stage
The Franklin High School Band is heading to the 2026 Rose Parade and needs community support to make the trip possible.


A Painted Story: Kelly Harwood Carries on a Legacy of Creativity at Gallery 202
INTERVIEW BY ANNA ROBERTSON HAM | PHOTOGRAPHED BY REBECCA MARTIN Brush strokes of talent and history line the walls at Gallery 202 . It is seen and felt the moment you walk through the gallery doors. The artwork is that of many voices—from paintings to sculptures—and it speaks to every person in different ways. Whether you are an art enthusiast or just curious, you cannot help but marvel as you stroll through the rooms of the historic Clouston Hall, located in downtown Frankl


Start Messy, Start Scared, Just Start: One Frame at a Time with Tausha Dickinson
Tausha Dickinson knows how to freeze time and capture a moment. Her creative style, professionalism and spirited personality have made her a go-to photographer in middle Tennessee.


Southern Wisdom: An Insider's Guide to Sayings 'n' Such
Generation after generation of southerners have built their unique and rich culture, which includes their own dialect of English. Combining age-old customs with contemporary ideas, Southern Wisdom is a fun and funny illustrated gift book exploring the stories, history, and customs defining the South. From famous accents, yes there is more than one, to the always contested barbecue techniques, this book reveals the distinctive elements of southern living. And if you believe


A Spotlight on Al Thomas, Owner of Sperry’s
From the first time I met him, I have had a lot of admiration and respect for Mr. Al Thomas. He is a true Southern Gentleman.


Lost Restaurants of Williamson County
There was a time when the dining options in Williamson County were limited, but the restaurants that did operate here served as hubs.


The Inaugural M.F.K. Fisher Symposium Celebrates Women in Food & Storytelling
the inaugural M.F.K. Fisher Symposium for Women in Food & Storytelling, taking place April 4th and 5th, in Nashville.
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