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Early Spring, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, & More

February 04, 2025

Your guide to staying connected in Franklin, TN

Good Morning Franklin.

In case you missed it on Sunday, Punxsutawney Phil, the most famous groundhog in the world, saw his shadow. According to legend, this means we’re destined for six more weeks of winter.

Well, fortunately for all of us, Punxsutawney Phil is accurate only 35% of the time. This ranks him second to last in accuracy rating out of 18 groundhogs.

Two of the most accurate groundhogs, Staten Island Chuck (85% accurate) and Jimmy the Groundhog (60% accurate), both predict an early spring.

That’s all I needed to hear to put my winter clothes away. Don’t let me down Chuck and Jimmy.

Highlights
🐝 Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan Festival
🐝 NY Times Best Selling Author to Headline Spring Breakfast
🐝 Downtown Franklin Construction Updates

Let’s get to it.

- Beau

Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan Coming to Franklin
Yesterday, Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan announced the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival Summer Tour. They are returning to the road this summer to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival, and they’re bringing along Sheryl Crow, Wilco, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, the Avett Brothers, Lake Street Dive, Waxahatchee, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, and more to join them at various stops along the way. The 35-date tour kicks off May 13 in Phoenix and wraps up Sept. 19 in East Troy, Wisconsin. They will be coming to the FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin on June 25th. Ticket sales begin this Friday at 10am through livenation!

OneGenAway’s Spring Breakfast
New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff will take center stage as the featured speaker at One Generation Away’s 2025 Spring Breakfast fundraiser. The public is invited to the free event on Friday, May 2nd, at Liberty Hall in the Factory at Franklin. The breakfast buffet begins when the doors open at 6am, with the program starting at 7am.

This annual fundraising event supports OneGenAway in its efforts to rescue food from grocery stores, restaurants, farmers and caterers and distribute it to neighbors experiencing food insecurity through mobile food pantries. Guests will hear from Goff as well as OneGenAway’s co-founder, Chris Whitney.

OneGenAway – recently recognized as the 24th largest nonprofit in Tennessee by The Business Journals – achieved record-breaking success in 2024, distributing 10.5 million pounds of food to those in need. This massive effort translated to 8.7 million meals for families across Tennessee, Alabama and Florida.

To RSVP for OneGenAway’s 2025 Spring Breakfast, visit the nonprofit’s Eventbrite page. To make a tax-deductible donation to OneGenAway or learn more about their upcoming mobile food pantries, visit onegenaway.com.

Downtown Franklin Construction Updates
Construction continues on Lewisburg Avenue, and progress has been made! Here’s what you need to know:

Current Phase 3 (Ended February 3rd):
Intersection of Lewisburg Ave. & S. Margin St.

Upcoming Phase 4 (Starts February 5th – Mid-May):
• Lewisburg Ave. from S. Margin St. to Adams St. & E. Fowlkes St.
• Work includes installing the sanitary sewer main first, followed by the water main.

Phase 4 Road Closures / Detour Info:
• Lewisburg Ave. is CLOSED to all but those who reside between S. Margin St. and E. Fowlkes St.
• S. Margin St. intersection remains OPEN, but no southbound traffic onto Lewisburg Ave.
• Access to driveways and trash services will be maintained but expect slower progress due to challenging trench conditions.

Check out the Instagram Post from the City of Franklin to see the map with detours.

GnashVegas Casino Night & Auction
6:30pm, Bridgestone Arena
Cocktail Attire

Trivia Tuesday
7:30pm at The Factory

Studio Tenn: Crimes of the Heart
7pm, Turner Theater (The Factory)
Other showings on 2/6 - 2/9

CYT Nashville: Oliver!
7pm, FSSD Performing Arts Center
Other showings on 2/7 - 2/9

Williamson County Book Sale
9am - 5pm, Williamson County Library in Franklin
Other times on 2/8 - 2/9

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl
6 - 9pm, Downtown Franklin

Princess Bride Movie
7pm, The Franklin Theatre

Sara Sells Warehouse Sale
8am - 1pm, 8430 Horton Hwy College Grove
Online sale on 2/9 from 11am - 8pm

Franklin Farmers Market
9am - 12pm, The Factory

Puppy Pals Live - Action Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show (As seen on America’s Got Talent)
1pm, The Franklin Theatre

Crafting Chocolate Truffles w/ Pastry Chef Aubrey Johnson
1 - 3:30pm, The Shed at Patina Meadow

Winter Ball: A Father Daughter Dance
3:30 - 5pm and 6:30 - 8pm
Williamson County Enrichment Center

Mardi Gras Ball w/ My Friend’s House
5:30 - 11pm, The Factory

A Sweet Escape: Wine, Chocolate, & Dessert
Various Times, Arrington Vineyards

The Piano Men: The Music of Elton John & Billy Joel
7pm, Williamson County Performing Arts Center

Buffalo Sabres at Nashville Predators
7pm, Bridgestone Arena

ThunderBeard: A ZZ Top Tribute
8pm, The Franklin Theatre

6004 Emma Victoria Dr | 4 Beds, 3 Baths | 3,358 Sq Ft

Price: $1,300,000

Year Built: 2022

Details:

Modern farmhouse design with timeless charm: Features a 4-car garage, designer finishes, and an open living space with 11-foot ceilings.
Gourmet chef’s kitchen: Includes an oversized island, butler’s pantry with sink and beverage fridge.
Luxurious primary suite and private spaces: Spa-like bathroom, freestanding tub, large walk-in closet, plus guest bedroom and bathroom on the main floor.
Upstairs bonus area and community amenities: Soaring ceilings in bonus room, two secondary bedrooms, and access to St Marlo's clubhouse, pond, and more. Close to Berry Farms and top-rated schools.

Listed by: Courtney Laxton, Compass Real Estate

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