Williamson Scene

08/22/2025

Blackburn Spreading Senate Money Around Tennessee

Senator reported more than $6 million in disbursements in 2025 as she spends down D.C. accounts

Senator reported more than $6 million in disbursements in 2025 as she spends down D.C. accounts

08/22/2025

Across Williamson County, NOOK Aims to Meet Student Needs

https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/across-williamson-county-nook-aims-to-meet-student-needs/article_9a5e98e8-de5d-476a-8818-01c5d52e1c2c.html

08/21/2025

One of the coolest local film events of the year is happening this weekend at The Franklin Theater. As part of the venue's Filmmakers in Franklin series, 'The Lion King' director Roger Allers will be on hand for a Q&A following a screening of the movie.

One of the coolest local film events of the year is happening this weekend at The Franklin Theater as part of the venue's Saturday Morning Cartoons and Filmmakers in Franklin series. The Lion King director Roger Allers will be presenting a screening of the beloved animated film on Saturday. The show...

08/20/2025

Franklin Celebrates Reopening of Renovated Main Barn at Park at Harlinsdale Farm

Improvements include new roof and exterior siding, warming kitchen, flooring, paved road, ADA parking

Improvements include new roof and exterior siding, warming kitchen, flooring, paved road, ADA parking

08/20/2025

Republican Congressional Candidates Engage Voters in Franklin Forum

Barrett wins straw poll, Reeves criticized for skipping event as District 7 field is set

Barrett wins straw poll, Reeves criticized for skipping event as District 7 field is set

08/20/2025

Killer Nashville Is a One-Stop Shop for Authors of All Kinds

The international genre-focused conference hosts its 20th edition this week in Franklin. We spoke with local author Clay Stafford about the literary event.

https://www.williamsonscene.com/arts_culture/killer-nashville-conference-2025/article_709cb34d-f762-528d-954c-ef2df6dbd9d1.html

08/19/2025

CoreCivic Taps Patrick Swindle for CEO Role

Veteran employee to replace Damon Hininger as leader of private prison operator

Veteran employee to replace Damon Hininger as leader of private prison operator

08/19/2025

Parents Sue Because Transgender Student Allowed in Girls-Only S*x Ed Course

Rep. Gino Bulso fundraising for congressional run from Williamson County legal filing

Rep. Gino Bulso fundraising for congressional run from Williamson County legal filing

08/18/2025

Ex-NHS Star Coutras Poised for High-Profile Season at Tennessee Tech

Nolensville native discusses preseason All-American nod, football career

Nolensville native discusses preseason All-American nod, football career

08/18/2025

Rep. Andy Ogles Owes $120K to Several D.C. Firms

Niche legal defense account shows nine months of unpaid bills, adding to congressman’s financial woes

Niche legal defense account shows nine months of unpaid bills, adding to congressman’s financial woes

08/15/2025

Culinary Dropout Slated for September Opening in Franklin

Bar, restaurant, live music venue led by Flower Child restaurateur Sam Fox

Bar, restaurant, live music venue led by Flower Child restaurateur Sam Fox

08/15/2025

Brentwood-based CoreCivic Reopening West Tennessee Prison for ICE Detainees

Following a heated town meeting, one elected representative is calling for an investigation into the conduct of other officials

Following a heated public meeting that ended in confusion, a West Tennessee CoreCivic prison is reopening to house federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees.