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Small Business Saturday in Downtown Franklin Nov. 29

Carole Robinson • Senior Staff Writer

If you’re looking for a less crowded shopping experience this weekend, check out Small Business Saturday in downtown Franklin on Nov. 29. “America’s Favorite Main Street” is a destination for family and friends, looking for a unique shopping experience.

Walton’s Jewelry is just one of dozens of specialty shops with it expansive offering of antique jewelry,. A free Stop Hop & Shop Trolley service will provide shoppers with a simple parking experience at The Factory.

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Road Tested: Raptors depending on defense in toughest trial of the year

By Joe Williams • Sports Editor

Jordan Moore. Bryan McKay. Jeffery Yoshihara. Brad Bloedorn.

Not the most recognizable names on a Ravenwood defense that has been the key to the Raptors’ 13-0 record and looming road trip Friday night to Memphis Whitehaven in the TSSAA Class 6A state semi-finals. If the Raptors are to take the final step to the finals next week, those are important names.

“Our defensive line play has been the difference between an average defense last year and being a very good defense this year,” head coach Will Hester said of the quartet that share time in the three man front that has held opponents to an average of less than ten points a game, most of those coming when the contest was already decided.

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Catch Ravenwood at Whitehaven Friday night on WAKM-950

On Friday night (11/28/14) WAKM will broadcast the semifinal playoff game as Ravenwood travels to Whitehaven. Terry Merrell and Stormy Mitchell describe the action as the pregame show begins at 6:30 PM followed by the kickoff at 7:00 PM. The game can be heard on AM-950 and also via live internet streaming on www.wakmworldwide.com or on your iphone via TuneIn Radio.

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday Pigskin Preview will not be heard this week but will return on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Attend Sesquicentennial events this weekend!

This month marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin. And while there is an annual commemoration of the Battle of Franklin with a luminary display Sunday hosted at Historic Carnton Plantation, more events abound.

Many organizations, including the Battle of Franklin Trust, Civil War Trust, Franklin’s Charge, The Lotz House, City of Franklin, Franklin Civil War Roundtable and more, have made sure that there are plenty of activities for visitors to attend in honor of this milestone.

The Battle of Franklin Illumination will honor fallen soldiers at Carnton Plantation at 4:45 p.m. Check out the event list with happenings scheduled throughout the weekend.

See EVENTS for story.

The Rainey House: This house, located on Second Avenue, South, saw its fair share of action during the battle. The Nashville and Decatur railroad, used to transport both Union and Confederate armies and supplies was 50 feet from their front yard. General Schofield’s army crossed the Harpeth River in his march to Nashville only 200 feet from the house. Photo courtesy of Harriet Harms

Red flags fly in memory of care given during the Battle of Franklin

By Pam Horne • Managing Editor

At 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, bells will ring from the towers of three churches in downtown Franklin in a solemn and significant commemorative event.

First United Methodist, Franklin’s Historic Presbyterian and St. Paul’s Episcopal will signal the day and the exact hour when the Battle of Franklin unfolded.

As re-enactors, both Union and Confederate soldiers, gather in their respective regiments to begin the annual Nov. 30th March through the downtown streets of Franklin residents and visitors will notice another symbol hanging from homes and public buildings — the flying of the red flag to signal a hospital’s presence on the battlefield.

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Shelter holds its own Black Friday event

Williamson County Animal Control and Adoption Center (WCAC) will host a special adoption event for Black Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29.

The shelter will waive adoption fees for black animals on both days. There will be no fee for all cats and all other adoptions are $20. An approved application is required.

Shelter director, Laura Chavarria, said the event will focus on black animals, which are often overlooked in shelter environments.

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'Dog's Day Out' set for Dec. 2 & 3

The Farm at Natchez Trace, a unique pet lodging, bathery and spa, and "Dog's Day Out" day camp facility, will offer holiday pet portrait packages with Santa Claus to benefit Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue.

The annual event will be Tuesday, Dec. 2, and Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Leila Grossman of Grannis Photography will take portraits of pets in front of a huge stone fireplace with holiday decorations.

See DOGS for the story.

Brentwood, Ravenwood lead hockey standings at break

Joe Williams • Sports Editor

Ravenwood and Brentwood are tied at the top of the Tier 1 standings of the Greater Nashville Area Scholastic Hockey (GNASH) league as the teams take a break for the Thanksgiving Holidays.

Ravenwood’s 6-1-1 record is a half-game better than Brentwood (6-2-0), but the Bruins extra loss came in a shoot-out, garnering Brentwood the extra point needed to tie the Raptors with 13 points.

Hendersonville holds the third spot in the top tier, just one point behind the two leaders. Father Ryan (7 points) and Centennial (6 points) are fighting to remain in the playoff picture.

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