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Morning Franklin! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Franklin High stack up in new state rankings?
- Why Oak View Elementary briefly sheltered in place on Wednesday
- How a Franklin estate factored into this country star's costly divorce
Also on today's calendar: Open House and 8 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Susan M.!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WCS High Schools Remain Among Best in State (williamsonsource.com subscription) — Williamson County high schools, including Franklin High, remain among the top-ranked non-magnet schools in Tennessee, with Franklin High placing tenth statewide and 489th nationally. All 11 WCS high schools landed in the top 70 statewide, reflecting strong performance in college readiness, test scores, and graduation rates that directly impact local students and families. 
• 'Strange phone call' prompts brief shelter-in place at Williamson County elementary school. Here's what we know (wsmv.com) — Oak View Elementary in Franklin briefly went into a shelter-in-place Wednesday after staff received an unusual phone call, prompting a cautious response amid a week of hoax threats in Middle Tennessee. Law enforcement quickly determined there was no active threat, dismissal was only briefly delayed, and the principal thanked families and officers for their cooperation and support.
• Jelly Roll's Net Worth: From Prison To Country Stardom In 2026 (moneydigest.com) — A high-profile country artist's divorce settlement includes transferring a $6.2 million property in Franklin to his ex-wife, while he keeps a large farm in Burns. The article examines how this real estate split and legal costs could trim his estimated net worth, but notes the financial impact is relatively modest compared with his overall fortune.
📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- The Red Wheel →
Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Rd Bldg 5, Franklin
7:30 pm
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- PHS Girls' Soccer vs. Collierville
Fred J Page High School Page High School, 6281 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
4:30 pm - Open House →
Nashville-Franklin Elks Lodge #72, 485 Oak Meadow Dr, Franklin
6:00 pm - O.A.R. Three Decades Tour →
FirstBank Amphitheater, 4525 Graystone Quarry Ln, Franklin
6:00 pm - PHS Patriot Football vs. Green Hill-Youth Night
Fred J Page High School Page High School, 6281 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
7:00 pm - FHS - Football vs Gallatin @ Gallatin
Franklin High School Gallatin High School, 700 Dan P Herron Drive, Gallatin, TN 3706
7:30 pm - PMS - Volleyball @ HMS
Fred J Page Middle School Heritage Middle School, 4803 Columbia Pike, Thompson's Station
4:00 pm - PMS Girls Soccer @ MCMS
Fred J Page Middle School Mill Creek Middle School, 200 York Trl, Nolensville, TN 37135
5:30 pm - PHS Freshman Football @ Summit H.S.
Fred J Page High School SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL, 2830 Austins Wy, Thompson's Station, TN 371
6:00 pm - Virtual Wheelchair Dance Class →
, Nashville
5:00 pm - Vince Gill & Friends: An Intimate Benefit for Closer to Home →
Saddle Ridge Farm, Leipers Fork
3:00 pm
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
🗓 Events Nearby
- COF Capital Investment Committee →
Williamson County Calendar Franklin, TN 37064
3:30 pm - WMS-XC @ Hillsboro
Woodland Middle School Hillsboro School, 5412 Pinewood Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
4:00 pm - FHS - Golf vs Spring Hill
Franklin High School Towhee Club, 3901 Kedron Rd, Spring Hill, TN 37174, USA
4:00 pm - WMS-Tennis vs Hillsboro
Woodland Middle School Crockett Park, 1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood, TN 37027, USA
4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Nothing Spooky About Good Behaviors —Joni Downey Read on Patch
- Let's be Dolly strong.
Suggestion: We each identify a trait, feature, verse, or ad lib moment of hers that warmed our heart or made us laugh; and, adapt that little… (Nextdoor Ladd Park) - This pack belongs to the same household.
6 pups 1 house. They've never been on a walk all together! No one thought this was possible! All dogs can learn! If you need help with your walk or… (Nextdoor Liberty Hills)
- ClubCorp Corporation posted a job opening for Outside Services Attendant in Franklin. Apply here.
- BlueChip Pros posted a job opening for General Cleaner Home Depot Franklin in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brentwood
- Brentwood Gives Over $300,000 to Local Schools and Organizations (williamsonsource.com)
- R3 Medical Companies - 726330 - 08/14/2026 (fda.gov)
- Blackwell commits to 'come alongside' church leaders as Lifeway's new president (lifeway.com)
Nolensville
- Publix is changing its express lanes. Will Tennessee stores follow? (commercialappeal.com)
- John Russell "Russ" Dornan (wilsoncountysource.com)
- Girls in the Little League World Series timeline, from Mo'ne Davis to Kinley Rasmus (sportingnews.com)
Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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