April is the sweet spot for outdoor events, in my opinion, and that may be why Nashville Earth Day is my favorite festival to take the kiddos to. It’s not so hot that a daylong festival is too much, and that makes it all the more enjoyable. There’s also the Strawberry Festival this weekend a…

On Wednesday, Studio Tenn announced its upcoming slate for the 2024-25 season, which is the 15th for the Franklin-based theatre company. 

High Hopes Development Center will host its second-annual inclusive fashion show Runway of Hope this Sunday.

Battle Ground Academy’s Upper School theatre department will perform Big Fish as its spring musical this month.

It's shaping up to be another busy summer at Cheekwood Estate and Gardens as the 55-acre botanical garden and art museum announced a full slate of summer activities and events this week. 

The Brentwood Morning Rotary will celebrate their 25th anniversary on April 23 with a fundraiser supporting local students.

Franklin resident Quintavious Johnson, known simply by his stage name Quintavious, competed in the Top 24 round of season 22 of singing competition show American Idol on Sunday night. 

This week has it all. Go check out some young performers at a showing of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Looby Theater. Head over to the Adventure Science Center for a day of engineering on display. Grab a kite and celebrate all things family health down at Bicentennial Park. Spider-Man w…

The 13th annual Raise the Roofs fundraiser will return to the Park at Harlinsdale Farm on Aug. 17.

The 35th annual Brentwood Summer Concert Series is returning to Crockett Park this summer, and the City of Brentwood has announced a four-show slate for 2024.

The Franklin Flea Market is set to return later this month.

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) announced that the 38th annual Tennessee Renaissance Festival will take place May 4-27.

No two events are the same on this week’s slate of free and cheap things to do. A solar eclipse is on the calendar for April 8, and Vol State is hosting an educational event ahead of the event in cooperation with a NASA ambassador. There’s a spring craft show at an orchard. In Williamson Cou…

The Williamson County Public Library System has new learning kits designed to help home-schoolers.

The weather was chill and hazy compared to the warm, intimate Songwriter's Night staged by Roger Murrah and friends on March 21.

We're back with another preview of next month's slate of movies at The Franklin Theatre. Once again, they have compiled a collection of favorites to show during April. 

It’s the last weekend for egg hunting and Easter bunny visits. Your house may soon be full of chocolate and small trinkets. Here we offer some chances to get outside before all of that begins: Head out to Cheekwood for the Great Spring Art Hop. Check out the Nashville Zoo’s big spring bash a…

It's almost time for FirstBank Amphitheater to open for the 2024 season. The Williamson County venue has announced its first slate of shows for this year's lineup.

Hozier, Allison Russell, Lukas Nelson, Needtobreathe, many more set to play the fest’s 10th anniversary event

Franklin singer Quintavious Johnson has earned a golden ticket and passed the audition process in season 22 of American Idol.

This week it’s one big spring festival. There are several chances to get the kids out in the fresh air and beautiful weather to find some eggs — even one that’ll get them in the water, but will keep them inside if that’s more your speed. You can fly kites in two locations (Franklin and Cente…

Winners of the Irish Times Debate returned to Middle Tennessee last week for a spirited debate against Middle Tennessee State University's award-winning Blue Raider debate team in an event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Williamson County.

Franklin nonprofit One Generation Away will host a mobile food pantry at Centennial High School this Saturday, March 16.

The Nashville Zoo appreciated its dedicated supporters at the annual Claws, Paws and Jaws cocktail reception.

The theme of this week’s list of free and cheap things is the Easter Bunny walks a dog into a bar. And no, this is not some kind of joke. We’ve got the St. Patrick's Day Festival at Geodis Park, where there’s family friendly fun but also the promise of some interesting beverages for the adul…

On Wednesday, The Franklin Theatre announced that legendary artist Sheryl Crow will be hosting an album release party at the historic venue on March 23.

Last standing Rosenwald School in Williamson County moved for preservation

Lee-Buckner students share their stories of education, community

Digging into Duplex, the rural community that created Lee-Buckner

'The power of place' and how Lee-Buckner will help tell Williamson's Black history

Metro Nashville Public Schools heads into spring break this weekend, and there are plenty of events to get into the spirit the week off. Take a day trip up to Castalian Springs to celebrate all things Irish. Go get a head start on Easter with two different hunts in different spots in Middle …

Alfred Uhry’s Driving Miss Daisy was hailed as an instant classic when it first premiered off-Broadway in 1987. The heartwarming drama – which follows the unlikely friendship of an elderly Jewish woman and her Black chauffeur in mid-century Atlanta – won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and wou…

The Williamson County Fair will return to Franklin Aug. 2-10, marking its 20th anniversary.

The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, has announced  the 2024 recipients of the Civil War Sites Preservation Fund (CWSPF) grants.

This weekend brings diverse events to kick off the month of March: On March 2 in Woodbury, families can enjoy free photos with the Easter Bunny. On the same day, your older kiddo could head to Meharry Medical College as it hosts Black Girls in S.T.E.A.M. for Black young women interested in S…

The 21st District Recovery Court raised $60,000 during it's second annual The Stories Behind The Songs fundraiser on Wednesday, which featured live performances by Martina McBride, The Warren Brothers and Leslie Satcher at The Franklin Theatre.

The Franklin Theatre has another slate full of favorites coming up next month. 

League of Women Voters of Williamson County will hold their next program on Feb. 21, featuring African American Heritage Society of Williamson County President Alma McLemore as the guest speaker

We’re going totally inside this week as temps have dipped. There’s a morning pajama party with all things llama (even a live one to pet!) Down in Murfreesboro, the Three Little Pigs will be on display in a show from the Nashville Opera, and the Discovery Center will have some related items f…

OneGenAway will host its 11th annual Spring Breakfast fundraiser on April 19.

Nashville authors take home awards for Patchett’s ‘Tom Lake’ and Renkl’s ‘The Comfort of Crows’

March is Keep Tennessee Beautiful month, and to kick off local activities, the Keep Tennessee Beautiful organization is hosting a community 'Trashercise" event in Leiper's Fork on March 2. 

This week we’ve got everything from boots on ground to boots in space. Jump into the rhythm of country music with a Line Dance Workshop at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, where dance instructor Dana Romanello will teach lively moves to all ages. Explore the wonders of flora and fa…

The African American Heritage Foundation of Williamson County held its 23rd annual Black-Tie Affair on Feb. 3, where they honored the Sol House Family as the organization's 2024 African American Pioneer Family.

Studio Tenn's annual One Night Only fundraiser returns on April 6 featuring the music of iconic theater composing duo Rodgers and Hammerstein.

The 17th annual Franklin Tomorrow Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards recipients were honored on Wednesday night at The Franklin Theatre.

High Hopes Development Center will hold their Strings and Stories fundraiser on Feb. 29, marking the 40th anniversary of the Franklin nonprofit.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Matt Logan Productions has teamed up with the Franklin Theatre to present a special concert event that celebrates love in its many forms. Offering a heartfelt salute to love through song, Matt Logan’s Valentine’s Day Concert promises a full even…

This week in our list of free and cheap events, the offerings run the gamut: Unleash your child's creativity at Turnip Green Creative Reuse's Kids Class, where they can spend time transforming everyday materials into one-of-a-kind artworks under the expert guidance of TCGR instructors. Dive …

Williamson County Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Talk series will return to the Williamson County Public Library in February.