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Easter Activities, Pizzeria Grand Opening

April 15, 2025

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Happy Tuesday my friends. I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful weather.

For those of you stressing out about the tax deadline today, the IRS shared yesterday that all of Tennessee qualifies for disaster tax relief. The new deadline is November 3rd. And who said the IRS never did anything nice? I’m not a tax professional so please discuss your tax plans with a CPA.

For those planning on photos with the Easter bunny this weekend, you couldn’t do much worse than these photos. These kids’ faces are hilarious. Here’s one of the creepiest Easter bunnies you’ll ever see:

Highlights
🐝 Slice House Pizza Grand Opening
🐝 WestFest
🐝 Easter Activities

Let’s get to it.

- Beau

Slice House Opening This Weekend
The popular fast-casual pizzeria, Slice House is set to open in Franklin at 11am on Saturday. The successful pizza franchise was created by the legendary, Tony Gemignani, who will be present at the Grand Opening Event. There will be book signings, raffles to win free pizza for a year, and great pizza!

“In addition to being the first in Tennessee, this Slice House location will be the furthest east for the brand, representing our commitment to expanding and bringing our artisanal pizzas nationwide,” says Founder Tony Gemignani. “It is an honor to partner with our dedicated brand partner, Tyler Ichien, to bring this dream to life and soon offer a delicious and reliable dining option for the Franklin community and its many visitors.”

Slice House Franklin, franchised and operated by Tyler Ichien, will feature an expansive menu of Gemignani’s famous New York, Sicilian, Grandma, and Detroit style pizzas available by the slice or whole pizza. Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options will also be available, as well as fresh pasta, wings, and salads. The drink menu will include local craft beers and premium wines, in addition to non-alcoholic sodas and juices. The new dining destination will have indoor seating for forty-five people and a private outdoor patio for sixty-five people. In addition, it will offer takeout, online ordering, and delivery. It will be open seven days a week from 11 am until 9 pm.

“I am very proud to bring the first Slice House by Tony Gemignani to Tennessee and in my hometown of Franklin no less,” says Ichien. “With roots in the San Francisco Bay Area, I understand the significance of working with Tony on this venture and I am confident that his award-winning pizzas and other menu items will become staples in Franklin and the surrounding area.”

Slice House’s Franklin location will be in downtown Franklin off Main St and 1^st Ave, near Culaccino and Culamar. It will be in the same development as Perenn Bakery which will be opening soon.

East McEwen Phase 4
The City of Franklin and its Board of Mayor and Aldermen will break ground on East McEwen Phase 4 Improvements on Friday, April 25th, at 10:30am at the end of Garden Club Court (follow signs for parking). This project will widen and improve East McEwen Drive, from east of the roundabout at Cool Springs Boulevard/Oxford Glen Drive to Wilson Pike (SR-252). The final project will be a median divided, 4-lane road with left-turn lanes as needed. The project will include curb & gutter, sidewalk, a multi-use path, and street lighting. This $45.8M construction project is expected to take three years to complete and will provide significant upgrades to McEwen from the Cool Springs roundabout to Wilson Pike. The city secured over $30M in Federal grant funding for this project.

WestFest 2025
We are two and half weeks away from one of the premier events in Franklin. WestFest, Westhaven Golf Club’s annual drive-in concert experience, is back for another year on Saturday, May 3rd. Hosted on the Westhaven practice range, the event consists of live music, delicious food, and plenty of fun for the entire community to enjoy. There will be multiple bands performing throughout the evening, creating an energetic and exciting atmosphere. You do not have to live in Westhaven to attend WestFest — this event is open to everyone!

Local food trucks will be onsite, offering a wide variety of culinary options to satisfy every craving. For those looking to enhance their experience, VIP access is available and includes premium perks and prime seating. Guests will be seated in designated “pods,” which are squares painted on the ground to mark your assigned section. These pods ensure everyone has a comfortable and organized space to enjoy the concert.

While golf carts are welcome, they are not required to participate—WestFest is designed for everyone to enjoy. The pod will be large enough to park your (one) golf cart and comfortably sit on lawn chairs. Prices will continue to rise as we get closer to the event so don’t wait to get your tickets. Get your tickets here!

Tuesday, April 15th
Trivia Tuesday
7pm at The Factory

Swan Lake Ballet Performance
7pm, Williamson County Performing Arts Center

Wednesday, April 16th
Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators Hockey Game
7pm, Bridgestone Arena

Thursday, April 17th
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series: Lucas Hoge, Craig Campbell, Anthony Smith, & Rebecca Lynn Howard
7:30pm, The Franklin Theatre

Ian Munsick w/ Avery Anna & Charlie Worsham
8pm, The Pinnacle

Friday, April 18th
Great Spring Art Hop
48 eggs hunts, 36,000 eggs, scavengers hunts, food trucks, music and more
9am - 5pm, Cheekwood

Easter Bunny at The Factory
12 - 2pm, The Factory at Franklin

Honey Extraction & Bourbon Tasting
3pm, Southall

Cigar Night
Whiskey, Music, and Cigars
6 - 9pm, Leiper’s Fork Distillery

Chris Tomlin: Good Friday Nashville Concert
7pm, Bridgestone Arena

Comedian Moody Molavi
7pm, Mockingbird Theatre

Saturday, April 19th
Franklin Farmers Market
9am - 12pm, The Factory

Great Spring Art Hop
48 eggs hunts, 36,000 eggs, scavengers hunts, food trucks, music and more
9am - 5pm, Cheekwood

Easter Bunny Excursion Train
9am, TC RY Museum (220 Willow St in Nashville)

Annual Egg Hunt by Curio Brewing
10am - 2pm, 216 Noah Dr

Alpaca Yoga at Coleman Valley Farm
11am - 12:30pm, Coleman Valley Farm in Franklin

Easter Egg Hunt at Cedarmont Farm
12:30pm, Cedarmont Farm

Sunday, April 20th
Easter Brunch at the Harpeth
9:30am or 12:30pm, The Harpeth Hotel

Southall Farm Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt
11am - 3pm, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike

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Price: $2,690,000

Details:

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