Hello Franklin! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Baby goat cuddling, Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat, and a VR escape + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Tailored journeys take shape: Franklin’s Roam Travel Co. rebranded Tuesday as ROAM Crafted Travel, moving from packaged trips to bespoke travel focused on cultural immersion, curated access, and planning for luxury, family, adventure travelers -- see the travel rebrand.
Live music favorites await: Franklin Theatre’s upcoming lineup will feature Red, White and Groove, a patriotic performance from Jim Brickman, James Hunter Six, Larry Gatlin, and Tom Petty tribute The Heartshakers -- see the full lineup.
A new neighborhood boutique: Bloom & Bliss Boutique opened in Westhaven, bringing a family-owned, faith-inspired shop for gifts, baby and children’s items, seasonal décor, and women’s accessories, with new arrivals added daily -- browse the boutique opening.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Press start on fun: Digital Worlds VR makes escaping reality easy without leaving town. Squad up for multiplayer mayhem, sample bite-size VR escape rooms, or climb stuff you’d never try IRL, then emerge grinning and a little sweaty, perfect for date night, kid energy dumps, or switching your brain off responsibly.
Upgrade your yard mojo: Hewitt Garden and Design Center is family-owned and packed with thousands of plants, from tiny succulents and houseplants to full-grown trees, plus a knowledgeable crew when you need advice. If the beds need a plan, their landscape design and installation services can make it happen this week.
Local energy burner: Give the swings a try at Tinkerbell Playground in Pinkerton Park, then reward yourself with a stroll on the one-mile loop or pop across the Sue Douglas Berry pedestrian bridge toward downtown. It’s the easy, kid-approved way to burn energy and still sneak in a little movement.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍦 The Sweet Since '86 Roadshow Tour @ Andy's Frozen Custard (Spring Hill) | Wednesday (6/24) at 3:00 PM – Whether you remember Andy’s opening week or just crave a mid-afternoon sugar excuse, the Sweet Since ’86 Roadshow is parking in Spring Hill for one day. Spin-to-win prizes, giveaways, and $2 one-topping sundaes from 3 to 8 PM, plus a few hush-hush surprises.
🎭 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ FSD Performing Arts Center | Wednesday (6/24) – Take a break from yard work and catch CCT's summer production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the all-sung crowd-pleaser with a Narrator and one jealous family. Think Bible story, big voices, and colors laundry could only dream of. Prepare to hum for days.
🎪 Gateway Academy Summer Fair @ Gateway Academy (Brentwood) | Thursday (6/25) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a reason to say yes to summer school. Gateway Academy throws a Summer Fair with popcorn, games, lemonade, and a bounce house. Bring the kids, meet other families, and call it quality time that also guarantees early bedtimes.
🐥 Getting Looney at the Bird @ The Mockingbird Theater | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Morning kid energy needs an outlet, and this kids matinee with clean comedian Carrie Murphy at The Bird delivers ventriloquy, games, and songs. Best for ages 1-10, fun for all, and the ticket includes a bag of popcorn and a drink, so call it brunch.
🐐 Baby Goat Cuddling & Farm Fun @ Noble Springs Dairy | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Trade your errands for hay and cuddle baby goats, wander a working goat dairy, and sample fresh goat cheese. Meet goats, cows, chickens, and pigs, breathe wide-open air, and call it educational. Guided tour on site, $12 a head, under-2s free, every Saturday.
🧩 Escape Room Game: Hack the Stacks @ Spring Hill Public Library | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – If your password is 1234, consider this an intervention. At Hack the Stacks, Dr. Nadine Shillingford gives a brisk primer on scams and passwords, then you and the kids scour our library for clues, solve puzzles, and rescue Summer Reading from a mock ransomware lockup.
🚗 HausParty Summer Kickoff German Car Show @ Carlock Volkswagen of Cool Springs | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 PM – Crank the 90s playlist and cruise to Volkswagen of Cool Springs for a summer kickoff car show with food trucks, a DJ, and gleaming German metal. Neon vibes, modern and classic icons, plus a 90s corral, while non-German drivers use spectator parking, which feels merciful.
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07 — The Franklin report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 4%
Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind around 0 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 26%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis nearly 4.5-acre Franklin estate pairs a fully renovated 10,000-sq-ft main residence with a designer carriage house, creating a rare two-home setup. The garage capacity is the real showstopper, with room for 8 to 10 vehicles covered, plus a 1,400-sq-ft pull-through bay for tour buses or trailers. Renovated in 2024 and 2026, it delivers luxury, flexibility, and serious storage.
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