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Softball: Despite another casualty, Brentwood takes 'Battle of the Woods'
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By Joe Williams • Sports Writer
BRENTWOOD – Injuries squeezed the Brentwood High School softball team to just nine players at the end of the Ravenwood Invitational last week. While some have recovered, the team added a new one Tuesday when head coach Erica Powell bloodied her own nose while celebrating the Lady Bruins’ 7-2 road win over long-time rival Ravenwood.
“Anytime you beat Ravenwood, it’s good,” the veteran coach said smiling after her clip board got away from her, leading to a quickly resolved injury. “I mean, you could be playing checkers and we’d be out here fighting like dogs.”
“There is a rule at Brentwood … you can’t lose to Brentwood,” Powell added with a laugh
See BATTLE OF THE WOODS SOFTBALL for the full story and photos.
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Moore to give State of the City address May 11
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Herald Reports
Franklin Mayor Ken Moore will give his annual State of the City address on May 11 at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin.
The mayor’s speech will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. The theme this year is “Better Together.”
Moore will discuss how everyone working together has assisted the city of Franklin come back stronger after the COVID-19 pandemic. He will also talk about the city’s many accomplishments in 2021 and discuss projects on the horizon for 2022 with City Administrator Eric Stuckey.
See STATE OF THE CITY for the full story.
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Leadership Franklin announces scholarship recipient
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Herald Reports
Leadership Franklin has awarded a $1,500 college scholarship to Williamson County student Chandler Bell.
This scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors or current college students who display their commitment to Williamson County through service and demonstrated community leadership. Applicants are selected based on grade point average, quality of essay and scholarship application points.
See LEADERSHIP FRANKLIN for the full story.
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School board denies charter school application
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By Coleman Bomar • Staff Writer
The Williamson County Schools Board of Education on Monday denied Founders Classical Academy’s application to operate a K-12 charter school within the county.
A charter school review committee, which consisted of 14 members, including school board member Jay Galbreath, three assistant superintendents, community members, principals, central office staff and others, unanimously agreed that the application did not meet state standards and recommended the board's disapproval.
See SCHOOL BOARD for the full story.
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Registration open for Columbia State summer, fall semesters
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Herald Reports
Columbia State Community College’s summer semester begins May 23, and important deadlines are fast approaching for new and returning students.
New students and returning students who have missed one or more semesters must apply for summer admission by May 9. Summer and fall registration is currently open for all admitted students. Summer registration closes May 18. Students must apply for fall admission by Aug. 5. Fall registration closes Aug. 16.
See COLUMBIA STATE for the full story.
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Local nonprofits gear up for The Big Payback
Annual community foundation initiative set for May 4-5
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Herald Reports
Area nonprofits are preparing for The Big Payback, an annual initiative of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee where the local community has 24 hours to donate to Middle Tennessee organizations.
The ninth annual The Big Payback online giving event will start at 6 p.m. May 4 and last until 6 p.m. the following day.
See THE BIG PAYBACK for the full story.
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Main Street Festival schedule, map released
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Herald Reports
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has released complete plans for this weekend’s much-anticipated 38th annual Main Street Festival, presented by First Horizon Bank, in downtown Franklin.
One of the area’s largest family-friendly arts and crafts street festivals, the free-to-the-public event that attracts hundreds of thousands of people to the Franklin historic district annually will be held April 23 and 24 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.
See MAIN STREET FESTIVAL for the full story.
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Early voting under way for county primary
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Herald Reports
Early voting for the May 3 Williamson County primary election kicked off last week and lasts through April 28.
Voters are tasked with choosing Republican and Democratic candidates for circuit court judge (21st District Divisions I, II, III and IV), general sessions judge, juvenile court judge, district attorney general (21st Judicial District), county mayor, county commission, county trustee, sheriff, circuit court clerk, juvenile court clerk, county clerk, register of deeds and school board for Williamson County Schools (Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12) and Franklin Special School District (three seats).
See EARLY VOTING for the full story.
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Former police officer, country star Carson to be honored with concert
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Herald Reports
Jeff Carson, the country music hitmaker and Franklin police officer who died March 26 after an apparent heart attack, will be honored with a concert May 10 at the Nashville Palace.
A Music Memorial for Jeff Carson will include musical acts Michael Ray, Lee Greenwood, Mark Wills, Ty Herndon, Wade Hayes, Rhett Akins, Ricochet, Craig Campbell and more. The concert will begin at 7 p.m., and tickets can be purchased for $50 for reserved seating and $40 for general admission at www.outhousetickets.com.
See JEFF CARSON for the full story.
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Alzheimer’s Tennessee opens Franklin office
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By Jodi Rall • Staff Writer
Alzheimer’s Tennessee opened its new office in Franklin with a ribbon cutting on Monday.
The nonprofit serves the local community with resources needed related to Alzheimer’s disease, research, related dementias, prevention and treatment efforts. Its vision is to “make Alzheimer’s a memory.”
See ALZHEIMER'S TENNESSEE for the full story.
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Public comment sought on state broadband map
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Herald Reports
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced Monday the state broadband map is now available for public comment.
The map is available on the TNECD mapping site, and the public comment period closes on May 30.
See STATE BROADBAND MAP for the full story.
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OneGenAway to host Million Meal Spring Breakfast April 22
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Herald Reports
One Generation Away invites the community to join its efforts to share hope through food at its annual Million Meal Spring Breakfast on April 22.
This breakfast is a free event catered by Catering & Events by Suzette that will support Franklin-based nonprofit One Generation Away in its goal to wipe hunger off the face of America, starting in Middle Tennessee.
See ONEGENAWAY for the full story.
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League of Women Voters to host presentation on local waterways
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Herald Reports
The League of Women Voters of Williamson County will host local experts on clean water and healthy waterways for a virtual program on April 20.
The program will start at 1 p.m. with speaker Dr. Ryan Jackwood, program director for watershed science and restoration at Harpeth Conservancy, formerly the Harpeth River Watershed Association.
See CLEAN WATER for the full story.
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Community foundation sets plans for 25th The Power of the Purse
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Herald Reports
One of Middle Tennessee’s most significant celebrations of women’s philanthropy is marking its 25th anniversary in style.
The Power of the Purse, an annual luncheon benefiting The Women’s Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, plans to celebrate its 25th edition by saluting the hard-working volunteers who helped Middle Tennessee bloom.
See POWER OF THE PURSE for the full story.
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William “Billy Ray” Floyd, 69, of Franklin, passed away April 12, 2022.
He was born in Franklin to the late Charles and Betty Floyd. Billy Ray was the former vice president of Williamson County Fence & Guardrail. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
See FLOYD for the full obituary.
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