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Woman caught trespassing at Kenny Chesney's home to be released
A woman caught drinking wine and smoking cigarettes at Kenny Chesney's Williamson County home last week will soon be set free.More >>
Semi driver loses control, strikes I-40 guardrail, sign
The wreck was reported around 6 a.m. Wednesday on I-40 East in Williamson County, about one mile west of Fairview.More >>
Rape suspect remains jailed after court appearance
Jonathan Drewry is accused of attacking the 41-year-old victim around 8 p.m. in her room at the Quality Inn located in the 1300 block of Murfreesboro Road.More >>
Food trucks not permitted in parts of Williamson County
The food truck craze that has swept Nashville is now rolling into parts of Williamson County, however, the question of which areas will allow the trucks to operate is causing some controversy.More >>
Volunteers give 20,000 pounds of food to families in need
Three organizations teamed up with volunteers in the Franklin area Saturday to giveaway 20,000 pounds of food.More >>
Franklin retailer welcomes wintry weather
Mid-State retailers like Bink's Outfitters in Franklin welcomed Sunday's snowy weather.More >>
Williamson GOP chair criticizes schools breakfast program
Williamson County parents who benefit from the school lunch and breakfast program aren't happy about recent comments by the county's Republican Party chairman.More >>
Spilled milk closes I-65 in Williamson Co.
Interstate 65 South is partially blocked Friday morning after a milk truck overturned in Williamson County Thursday night.More >>
Man charged in shooting of prostitute at Brentwood hotel
Herbert Young, 29, is charged with shooting Justine Compton at the Extended Stay America last May.More >>
Woman caught drinking wine by Kenny Chesney's pool, arrested
Melissa Mansfield was arrested early Wednesday after she was found drinking wine and smoking cigarettes on Kenny Chesney's property.More >>
Man steals beer from Main St. store in Franklin
The incident occurred at Los Compadres Market located on West Main Street on Tuesday night.More >>
Franklin man caught speeding, charged with 4th DUI
Kyle Brasher, 27, is free on bond after being arrested for his fourth DUI over the weekend in Franklin.More >>
Williamson Co. teen killed in weekend wreck
Sixteen-year-old Taylor Brewer was killed in a single car crash Saturday evening in Nolensville. A 14-year-old passenger was injured.More >>
Franklin's recycling program exceeds expectations
Franklin has only had their Blue Bag Curbside Recycling program for about a year and a half, but the program is already exceeding participation goals.More >>
Valentine's Day brings job opportunities to Mid-State
Valentine's Day brings the opportunity of new jobs in Middle Tennessee, ranging from retail to restaurant to management.More >>
Neighbors report seeing panther in Williamson Co.
The animal was allegedly spotted on property near Ridgewood Road off Goose Creek Parkway in Franklin.More >>
Franklin police unveil new app
A new smart phone app was unveiled Wednesday that allows citizens to contact Franklin police.More >>
Williamson Co. judge retires Rodney Atkins' domestic case
A Williamson County judge on Wednesday retired country star Rodney Atkins' domestic assault case against for one year.More >>
School boards decide against resolution opposing Gov. Haslam's bill
On Tuesday night, the Williamson County School Board and the Franklin Special School District held a joint meeting.
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Williamson Co. considers resolution against gov.'s education plan
Williamson County's top school officials will consider a resolution on Monday night opposing a major part of Governor Bill Haslam's education bill.More >>
New store, sandwich shop to open at Cool Springs
Cool Springs Galleria recently announced a new store, as well as a new food vendor is scheduled to open up at the mall later this year.More >>
Local man finds success with shrimp burgers
ABC's "Shark Tank" investors may have passed on Shawn Davis' shrimp burgers, but that didn't slow the Franklin resident down. More >>
Love the Dress! holds 2nd annual prom dress swap
A local ministry will hold its second annual prom dress swap and shop in Franklin on Saturday.More >>
School superintendents denounce governor's education bill
Governor Bill Haslam's new bill would tie school funding to larger class size.More >>
Widespread power outage repaired in Franklin
More than 9,000 Franklin residents were without power on Tuesday night due to a widespread outage.More >>
Man arrested after moving ambulance blocking vehicle
Warren F. Melamed tried to move the emergency vehicle around 3:30 a.m. on Killian Way in Mt. Juliet while emergency personnel were trying to load a patient onto a stretcher.More >>
2 Mid-State counties see increase in home burglaries
Parts of Rutherford and Williamson counties have seen an increase in the number of burglaries occurring in recent weeks.More >>
DUI checkpoint honors Franklin family
A sobriety checkpoint in Franklin Saturday night checked for impaired drivers and honored a Williamson County family.More >>
Franklin police encourage neighborhood watch groups
The Franklin Police Department hopes to get more residents involved in neighborhood watch groups at a meeting Monday night.More >>
Family escapes Nolensville house fire
A family told dispatchers their fireplace may have touched off an early Sunday morning blaze in Williamson County just outside Nolensville. More >>
Brentwood police chief celebrates retirement
Brentwood police Chief Ricky Watson retired Friday night after working 25 years in the community.More >>
Franklin bank fails, changes name
Tennessee Commerce Bank in Franklin will reopen Monday as a Republic Bank and Trust branch after closing on Friday.
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1 hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning
Franklin firefighters responded to an alarm activated at a home Thursday afternoon and then detected CO in the home.
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Publix employee's stolen credit card used at store
Franklin police hope surveillance photos from Publix will help them identify a woman who made purchases with an employee's stolen credit card.
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Police: Men spent $2,000 with stolen credit cards
Franklin police are looking for two men who spent more than $2,000 at Target using stolen credit cards.More >>
Mom leads deputies on drunken pursuit with toddler in car
Williamson County authorities arrested a mother after she led deputies on a dangerous pursuit with her two-year-old son in the backseat.More >>
Wendy's restaurants target of quick-change artist, police say
Police are seeking the public's help identifying the woman who, according to detectives, has been confusing local fast food clerks to fraudulently obtain cash.More >>
Live and play community coming to Williamson County
The land will be known as The Grove, with around 800 homes, a clubhouse, a day spa, a fitness center and other amenities.More >>
Franklin family returns home after being displaced by flood
A Williamson County family returned home Friday after being displaced by last May's flood. A block party was held in their honor.More >>