Jun 11
2026
Top Spots · Atlas
The Coffee Atlas.
Twenty coffee shops across Franklin, Brentwood, and Spring Hill — ranked by the community.
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Jun 03
2026
City of Franklin · Decoded
Harlin, decoded — what Franklin approved.
The 311-acre development, approved 5 to 3, and the road fix that waits until 2032.
May 22
2026
City of Franklin · Walkthrough
FY 2027 Budget Proposal, the visual walkthrough.
Side-by-side against FY 2026 — where the money comes from, where it goes.
Apr 18
2026
Guides · Field guide
A field guide to American ticks.
Identification, removal, regional risk, and the symptoms worth a same-day call.
Feb 09
2026
Housing · Report
The 2026 housing market report.
The national picture, the Middle Tennessee story, and Franklin's $850K median, explained.