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A candlelight vigil will be held at First Missionary Baptist Church in Franklin on June 2 from 6-7 p.m. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Candlelight vigil to be held in Franklin at First Missionary Baptist Church
After being closed in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin reopened its doors to the public June 1. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County Animal Center reopens June 1
The city of Franklin is considering delaying four different capital improvement projects based on priority rankings from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen after a presentation from City Administrator Eric Stuckey was given to the board at its May 26 work session. (Alex Hosey/Community Impact Newspaper)
Franklin BOMA considers delaying certain capital improvement projects
The preliminary results of a traffic study for the Cool Springs area was presented to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen at its May 26 work session, identifying potential areas for future improvement to roadways to combat traffic congestion. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Cool Springs traffic study indicates areas for improvement
At its May 11 meeting, Brentwood City Commission approved the demolition and reconstruction of the barn at Marcella Vivrette Smith Park in a $239,000 contract with Stubblefield Construction LLC. (Courtesy city of Brentwood)
City of Brentwood approves replacement of Smith Park Barn
Middle Tennessee nonprofit GraceWorks Ministries announced plans to reopen its thrift store and expand its food distribution services by the end of May after two months of being closed, according to a May 19 press release from the organization. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
GraceWorks Ministries reopens thrift store, expands nonprofit services
In a Williamson County School Board meeting May 18, Superintendent Jason Golden said the school district was planning for three different scenarios when looking at when schools reopen this fall in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Williamson County Schools planning three scenarios for return in fall 2020
Franklin was named as one of the finalists for the 2020 All-America City Awards by the National Civic League in an application jointly filed by the city of Franklin and nonprofit Franklin Tomorrow. (Alex Hosey/Community Impact Newspaper)
Franklin selected as a finalist for All-America City awards
Governor Bill Lee’s economic recovery group announced plans to lift capacity restrictions on restaurants and businesses in Tennessee, as well as to reopen larger, non-contact attractions by May 22.. (Dylan Skye Aycock/Community Impact Newspaper)
Governor’s economic recovery group to lift capacity restrictions on retail, dining businesses
Coronavirus cases across the state of Tennessee have risen to 16,970 as of May 15, according to the latest update from the Tennessee Department of Health. (Community Impact staff)
Coronavirus cases in Tennessee increase by 271 in 24 hours
Here are the coronavirus updates to know this week. (Graphic by Community Impact Newspaper)
Tennessee coronavirus cases rise to 16,699
In the fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the city of Franklin released May 14, staff proposes a 11.4% cut for its all funds budget due to losses sustained during the coronavirus pandemic. (Alex Hosey/Community Impact Newspaper)
Franklin proposes 11% lower city budget amid coronavirus losses; no property tax increase proposed
The Brentwood City Commission approved the addition of bike lanes on a stretch of Granny White Pike when the roadway is scheduled for repaving this June at its May 11 meeting. (Lindsey Juarez Monsivais/Community Impact Newspaper)
City of Brentwood approves bike lanes for Granny White Pike
The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration announced the drop of revenue for the state government by 39.75% for the month of April as compared to last year. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Tennessee revenue drops by almost 40% in April; tax deadlines extended
The John P. Holt Brentwood Library will offer curbside pickup for library patrons beginning May 11, with the new service to be available 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Brentwood Library to offer curbside pickup beginning May 11
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Tennessee Suicide Prevention network to offer free training to Franklin residents
East Works District Franklin Cool Springs
East Works District update provides vision, improvements for Cool Springs area
The new window for graduations in Williamson County has been moved to July 16-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Williamson County Schools announces graduation dates for the class of 2020
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department began reopening select park facilities with limited capacity and operating times on May 4 after COVID-19-related closures. (Alex Hosey/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County gradually reopening parks facilities to the public
Nonprofit organizations like Brightstone are asking residents to give to nonprofits during The Big Payback May 6. (Wendy Sturges/Community Impact Newspaper)
The Big Payback online giving event to raise money for nonprofits May 6