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1. Tennessee upcoming events Aug 31 (lemonwire.com) — Franklin residents have a packed week of entertainment from August 31 to September 6, including The Red Wheel songwriter shows at Turner Theater and multiple Jurassic Quest sessions at Williamson County Ag Expo Park. The statewide roundup also highlights major concerts, sports, and festivals in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and beyond. It's a handy guide if you're planning outings close to home or across Tennessee.
2. Williamson County New Business Licenses for August 31, 2026 (williamsonsource.com) — Franklin just added Bloom One To One Tutoring to its roster of newly licensed businesses, offering fresh local tutoring options for families. The county-wide list also highlights new salons, coaches, and service companies in Brentwood, Thompson's Station, and Nolensville, giving residents a quick snapshot of who's officially opened their doors nearby.
3. In honor of his late wife, man launches Shades of Grief Cards (newschannel5.com) — Regulars at the Franklin Farmer's Market may recognize longtime shopper Stader Richardson, who's now honoring his late wife by selling his new Shades of Grief sympathy cards there. With artwork by his niece and heartfelt messages he writes himself, Richardson hopes to comfort others in Franklin and beyond who are navigating deep loss and isolation.
4. Arkansas man arrested in Tennessee in connection with human remains investigation - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News (kbsi23.com) — Franklin police recently arrested an Arkansas man at a local truck stop on a fugitive-from-justice warrant tied to an investigation of suspected human remains in Trumann, Arkansas. Officers say they identified the man after a suspicious-person call and learned he was wanted on abuse-of-a-corpse and evidence-tampering charges. He was held in Williamson County Jail on a $1 million bond pending extradition.
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