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Greetings Franklin! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Franklin's Leiper's Fork Distillery is taking its whiskey downtown
  • Which two big shows will close FirstBank Amphitheater's 2026 season?
  • Where to grab winning game-day pizza in Franklin this weekend

Also on today's calendar: FREE Williamson County Home Show, October 2027 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a passing shower, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Leiper's Fork Distillery Nashville Yards: What to Know (thedailypour.com) — Franklin's own Leiper's Fork Distillery, which sources grain from Franklin-area farms and runs a House of Spirits bar downtown, is expanding with a major new location at Nashville Yards early next year. The family-owned operation is doubling down on its labor-intensive, grain-to-glass whiskey approach, hoping to showcase its small-batch Tennessee spirits to millions of visitors while keeping its roots in Williamson County.
   

2. FirstBank Amphitheater Closes Out Its Season With Doobie Brothers, Five Finger Death Punch (williamsonsource.com) — Franklin-area music fans have just two more big nights at FirstBank Amphitheater this season, with Five Finger Death Punch and Cody Jinks on Oct. 8 and The Doobie Brothers closing things out Oct. 11. Both shows are still selling tickets, giving locals a last chance to enjoy major touring acts close to home before the venue's 2026 season wraps.
   

3. Let's Eat: Pizza always a winner on football game days (mainstreetmediatn.com) — Franklin pizza fans get a special shout-out in this game-day roundup, which spotlights Jet's Detroit-style pies at Hillsboro Road and Liberty Pike as prime fuel for football watching. Alongside other Middle Tennessee favorites, the piece explains why these thick, crispy-cornered pizzas and their classic toppings are ideal whether your team is winning big or breaking your heart.
   

4. Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Put $7M Tennessee Home Up for Sale After Divorce (complex.com) — A high-profile Franklin estate once shared by Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo has hit the market for nearly $7 million, drawing attention to the luxury real estate scene in town. The 10-acre property, with resort-style amenities and an automotive showroom, comes up for sale just months after the couple quietly finalized their divorce and divided assets.
   

5. Beverly June Scott (williamsonsource.com) — Family, friends, and former students in Franklin can honor Beverly June Scott at a memorial service at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m., with visitation beforehand and a reception afterward. The longtime musician and teacher, who moved to Tennessee in 2018 and often played at the Franklin church, is remembered for her decades of nurturing young performers and sharing her faith through music.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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