COMMUNITY FEATURE

From a fascination with horses as a young boy and cleaning stalls to taking sanctioned rides as soon as he was sixteen, then heading to the winner's circle of the 1977 Iroquois Steeplechase, there is a story to be told.

Since 1949, the Franklin Rodeo has returned to Williamson County every spring, bringing top-tier cowboys and cowgirls to Franklin’s stomping grounds.

Johnny Birdsong takes a walk with Lee Kennedy and finds out what he believes it means to be a Southern Gent.

As the government began to tax and regulate alcohol, rural Tennesseans who relied on liquor for income were faced with a stark choice: starve or make their whiskey illegally.

Bill Foley and Joe Jensen were recognized for their exceptional service and nearly 200 combined volunteer hours in support of the nonprofit at The Factory at Franklin.

As we kick off 2026’s celebrations of the greatness of America, Johnny Birdsong sat down for a conversation this issue with this great statesman, inventor, and in general, exemplary patriot – Mr. Ben Franklin.

Few marriages rock nations, but the second marriage of Franklin man John M. Eaton did just that.

Born in Louisiana eighty-six years ago, Carol Evans has been creating art since the age of fifteen.

Cory Mason has taken the baton, from Carol Birdsong, as Executive Director of Communications for Williamson County Schools (WCS), and is now the voice behind delayed school days and school closures.

Thanks to the DAR spurring efforts and Pam Lewis getting involved and gifting our city with our very own “Ben on the Bench”

A Southern Gentleman Meets the Williamson County Grinch: A Christmas Conversation

How a Decade-Long Williamson County Tradition Is Changing Christmas for Local Families.

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

Since 2013, One Generation Away (OneGenAway) has been working to end hunger and food waste by rescuing food that would otherwise go to landfills and redistributing it directly to families in need—no questions asked and no paperwork required.

FrankTown's goal is to bring physical and spiritual hope to the impoverished youth of our community by being the “hands and feet of Christ.”

The City of Franklin and Friends of Franklin Parks restored Harlinsdale Farm’s historic Main Barn as a preserved community landmark.

The Hog Ball, a lively Franklin fundraiser blending eccentric fashion with community spirit, returns October 4 to support local nonprofits.

Marty Warren on family, faith and the business of building community

Flower Child is now open in Franklin, serving fresh, made-from-scratch meals in a cheerful, health-focused space with something for every lifestyle.

Cotillion classes return this fall, offering students in grades 1–9 a chance to grow in confidence, character, and social skills that last a lifetime.