🐝 Northern Lights down South

Happy Monday Franklin.

Did anyone else see the northern lights this weekend? It was quite the spectacle.

I guess I can cancel my trip to see the northern lights in Norway.

Highlights
🐝 CoolSprings Galleria
🐝 Pedestrian Bridge Open
🐝 Franklin Rodeo Activities
 
Let’s get to it.

- Beau Burns

BUZZWORTHY NEWS

Cool Springs Galleria Glow-Up: CBL Properties, the developer and owner of the mall, and RaganSmith Associates, have proposed a new development on the campus that will include over 75,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, 600 apartment units, and a 120-room hotel. The SVP of CBL said they want to “complement and modernize” the existing property. The project will take part over six phases and will include the addition of open green spaces. Cool Springs Galleria opened in 1991 and with more than one million feet of retail space and over 150 stores, it’s the largest mall in Tennessee. There were over 5.5 million visits to the mall last year. Next up for the project is a review by the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission and Board of Mayor and Aldermen. (Nashville Business Journal)

Harlinsdale Pedestrian Bridge is now open. The bridge connects the Chestnut Bend neighborhood, Hillsboro Road and Franklin High School to the Park. The total cost of the project was $4.4 million, with $3.2 million funded through the Transportation Alternative Program Funds (TAP) with assistance from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The bridge is 220 feet long and 12 feet wide. The Project also includes concrete stamping of a portion of the path in tribute to the Franklin-Nashville Interurban rail road, ADA upgrades, pedestrian lighting, and bike racks. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with city leaders will be held this Wednesday at 1pm.

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County announced the 2024 Sites to Save list. The purpose of the list is to identify historic places in Williamson County that are vulnerable to demolition, development, or neglect. For each site on the list, the Heritage Foundation staff commits to: (i) Attend relevant public meetings, (ii) consult with willing property owners and municipalities about the history of the property and offer insight on preservation and restoration, and (iii) connect willing property owners with construction and preservation experts related to the needs of the site.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Monday, May 13
Teen Chess Club
5 - 6pm, Franklin Public Library

TN Whiskey Week Dinner
6 - 8pm, Liberty Hall at The Factory

Oddity Improv
7:30 - 9pm, The Factory

Tuesday, May 14
Trivia Tuesday
7pm, The Skylight Bar (The Factory)

Redbird Common featuring Ben Fuller, Dustin Lolli, Tony Wood, & Blessing Offor
7:30pm, Williamson County Performing Arts Center

Disney’s Frozen Musical
7:30pm, TPAC (Tennessee Performing Arts Center)
Times also available May 15, 16, 17, and 18

Wednesday, May 15
Franklin Rodeo: Down in the Dirt Family Night
5:30 - 8:30pm, Williamson County Ag Expo Park

Ladies Night w/ Wine Tasting
7 - 9pm, The Board Room (Westhaven)

Franklin Funnies at The Factory
7:30pm, The Factory

Nashville SC vs Toronto
7:30pm, GEODIS Park

Thursday, May 16
Best Reads Book Club
1 - 3pm, Franklin Public Library

Whiskey Tasting & Education with Leiper’s Fork Distillery
6 - 7:30pm, O Be Joyful Bar

Trivia Night
7 - 9pm, Paddle Dog (Westhaven)

2024 Franklin Rodeo
7pm, Williamson County Ag Expo Park

LIVE MUSIC

REAL ESTATE

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Welcome to 3019 Natures Landing, a captivating custom home mere minutes from historic downtown Franklin. Step into the foyer adjacent to formal dining and office spaces. The grand great room features a soaring two-story vaulted ceiling, wood beams, and a gas fireplace with built-in cabinets. The kitchen boasts top-of-the-line JennAir appliances, a large island, butler's pantry, and cozy nook. Enjoy outdoor living on one of two covered porches with a wood-burning gas fireplace. The first floor includes a laundry room, powder bathroom, and a luxurious primary suite. Upstairs, discover three spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a versatile loft. The basement offers endless possibilities with flex space for a gym or media room, a guest bedroom, and bathroom, along with a spacious family room and an additional 1050sq/ft of future expandable space. Outside, unwind on the second covered porch with a gas fireplace and relish the private fenced yard overlooking trees and a serene creek.

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