Text reads: Q and A with Rebecca Farrell, Program and outreach director, Central Texas National Association on Mental Illness. Included headshot of Rebecca Farrell
Q&A: NAMI Central Texas program director speaks on pandemic and mental health
On June 6, Gov. Bill Lee signed an executive order calling for the state to oversee efforts by local school districts to enhance their school safety protocols. The move comes in the wake of a May 24 mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas that left 19 students and two teachers dead. (Alana Thomas/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Bill Lee signs executive order to enhance school safety
A roadside sign displays messaging on I-24 in Murfreesboro where an ongoing project is integrating technology to try to reduce congestion between Nashville and Murfreesboro. (Martin Cassidy/Community Impact Newspaper)
I-24 project seeks to reduce congestion in Rutherford County; Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes opens in Cool Springs and more top local news
Aldi, 209 S. Royal Oaks Blvd., Franklin, reopened May 12 after a remodeling to add more refrigeration space and a new layout. (Maureen Sipperley/Community Impact Newspaper)
Aldi reopens in Franklin after remodeling; Whataburger to open in Murfreesboro and more top local news
This graphic shows the arrangement of existing and proposed developments along East McEwen Drive and Carothers Parkway in Cool Springs. Many of the properties are being developed under the guidelines of Envision Franklin's regional commerce design concept which is meant to "attract large numbers of people and employers," from inside and outside the city. (SouthStarLLC, city of Franklin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Big mixed use plans simmer east of I-65 in Cool Springs
(SIDEBAR) This is the catfish meat and two combo with baked potato casserole, turnip greens, cornbread, and housemade tartar sauce. ($13.95)
City Cafe: Murfreesboro cafe serves up Southern classics
Ravenwood High School at 1724 Wilson Pike in Brentwood is undergoing a renovation. (Wendy Sturges/Community Impact Newspaper)
3 ongoing construction, renovation projects in Franklin, Brentwood
Franklin Mayor Ken Moor addresses the audience at Franklin's State of the City 2022 the morning of May 11 at Rolling HIlls Community Church in Franklin. (Martin Cassidy/Community Impact Newspaper)
Franklin Mayor Ken Moore delivers 2022 State of the City address
Blood Assurance in partnership with Williamson Medical Center and The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the BJIT at 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin. (Courtesy Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee)
Nonprofit Blood Assurance and Williamson Medical Center partner for May 24 blood drive
Sir Massage, a wellness and massage spa, opened April 12 in Brentwood, according to owner Patricia Mendes. (Courtesy Sir Massage)
Sir Massage now open in Brentwood
The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen will consider a request to extend the vesting rights for the proposed 27-acre Aureum project on the night of May 10. (Courtesy-SouthStarLLC)
Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen to consider vesting right extensions for Aureum project on May 10
Ravenwood High School ranked sixth in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best High Schools in America ranking. Brentwood and Franklin high also placed in the top 10 of the annual list, which ranks 17,800 schools. (Courtesy-Williamson County Schools)
Williamson County high schools ranked among the best in Tennessee, U.S.; 2 Williamson County commissioners lose seats in May 3 primaries and more top Nashville-area news
Incumbents Eric Welch and Josh Brown were the top Republican candidates in their respective Williamson County School board primary races and will head to the Aug. 4 county general election. (Courtesy Williamson County Schools)
Williamson County School board incumbents advance to the Aug. 4 general election
Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics opened a location at 5021 Carothers Parkway, Franklin, on April 25. (Martin Cassidy/Community Impact Newspaper)
Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics and M-Power Physical Therapy open in Cool Springs
Guthrie Facial Plastic Surgery, a facial plastic surgery practice, will open a new office at 1001 Health Park Drive, Ste. 420, Brentwood ,in early May, according to Dr. Ashley J. Guthrie, the owner of the practice. (Courtesy-Ashley G. Guthrie)
Guthrie Facial Plastic Surgery opening soon in Brentwood
Ravenwood High School ranked sixth in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best High Schools in America ranking. Brentwood and Franklin high also placed in the top 10 of the annual list, which ranks 17,800 schools. (Courtesy-Williamson County Schools)
Williamson County high schools ranked among the best in Tennessee, US
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County announced plans May 2 to convert the historic McConnell House into a history and culture center focused on Williamson County history. (Courtesy-Heritage Foundation of Williamson County)
Heritage Foundation of Williamson County plans to turn McConnell House into museum, venue
Residents wait in line the night of April 26 at Franklin City Hall to comment during a public hearing on a controversial rezoning request by Franklin developer Kevin Estes to develop longtime equestrian hub Brownland Farm. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to reject the proposed rezoning that evening based on concerns about the 233.6 acres in the proposal being located in the flood plain of the Harpeth River. (Martin Cassidy/Community Impact Newspaper)
Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen reject Brownland Farm rezoning request
The Huckleberry Brewing Co. opened at 600A Frazier Drive, Franklin. This photograph shows their house beers, from left to right, the Hazy Loco Lager, Jamie's Juicy IPA and Pass Me The Wheat. (Screenshot via Instagram)
Huckleberry Brewing Company now open in Cool Springs