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🌱 Patch AM: Which new Harpeth Hotel events are coming to downtown Franklin?
Also check out Women's Study—Possessing The Promise (Franklin Campus) on the Franklin Patch calendar

Morning Franklin! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which new Harpeth Hotel events are coming to downtown Franklin?
- What Heritage's purchase means for Old Natchez members in Franklin
- How did a Vols commit light up the field in Franklin?
Also on today's calendar: "Fiddler on the Roof" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Harpeth Hotel Adds Tequila Dinner, Art Brunch and Halloween Events This Fall (williamsonsource.com) — Franklin residents can look forward to several new fall happenings at The Harpeth Hotel, including a tequila tasting dinner, an Italian-themed Bella Notte, and a Halloween brunch. The hotel is also launching a monthly Second Sundays art brunch with the Modern Impressionist Society of Franklin, alongside ongoing Whiskey Wednesdays and a Thursday Market featuring local vendors.
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• Heritage Golf Group Acquires Old Natchez Country Club (clubandresortbusiness.com) — Old Natchez Country Club in Franklin has been acquired by Heritage Golf Group, which plans member‑informed capital improvements to the course, clubhouse, and amenities. The move strengthens the club's role in the Franklin and greater Nashville community, with a focus on enhancing golf, tennis, aquatics, fitness, dining, and social offerings for local members and families.
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• WATCH: Tennessee Quarterback Commit Shows Off His Talent Through the Air and On the Ground (rockytopinsider.com) — A Tennessee Vols quarterback commit, Derrick Baker, just put on a standout performance in Franklin, leading Milton High School (GA) over Battle Ground Academy with multiple passing and rushing touchdowns. While the story centers on his recruiting profile, it still spotlights a notable game hosted locally and shows Franklin continuing to draw high-level high school football matchups.
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📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- Women's Study—Possessing The Promise (Franklin Campus) →
Fellowship Franklin, Franklin
9:30 am
Monday September 14
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Other local events
- Central TN Section Panel discussion on IEEE membership participation →
6700 Tower Circle, Suite 700, Franklin
11:30 am - Historic Zoning Commission →
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5:00 pm - PFLAG Franklin LGBT Support Group →
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 501 W. Main Street, Franklin
7:00 pm - Oddity Improv Monday Night Shows →
The Mockingbird Theatre, 230 Franklin Rd, Franklin
7:30 pm - Educational Seminar: Lingua Franca Winery →
Cool Springs Wines & Spirits, 1935 Mallory Lane, Franklin - Trivia Tuesday (GT/FR/Boro) →
Neighbors Franklin, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 162, Franklin
7:00 pm - Wednesday Factory Farmers Market →
The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin
4:00 pm - Franklin Public Arts Commission →
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4:00 pm - Ballad Bingo (Germantown, Franklin, Boro) →
Neighbors Franklin, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 162, Franklin
7:00 pm - Wine Down Wednesday (All Locations) →
Neighbors Franklin, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 162, Franklin
7:00 pm - "Fiddler on the Roof" →
Williamson County Performing Arts Center
9:00 am
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Friday September 18
📣 Franklin Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- EAST FRANKLIN FARMER'S MARKET 👨🌾
Open Saturday 9-12-2026 11AM-2PM @LIBERTY PARK. Note: NEW LOCATION AT LIBERTY PARK East Franklin Farmer's Market will be up on the baseball… (Nextdoor McKay's Mill) - ⚠️ Magnitude 2.58 earthquake reported
Sep 11 at 10:46 PM PDT: 2.58 magnitude earthquake occurred near Ojai, CA. More than 11 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
- Empower Rental Group posted a job opening for Rental Coordinator in Franklin. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brentwood
- Deaf Pathway Global focuses on 'signing' Scripture (kentuckytoday.com)
- Jason Gray's "Acoustic Storytime" Celebrates 75 Episodes with Francesca Battistelli and Dustin Lolli (jubileecast.com)
- Butterflies And Dragonflies Flit Past You On The Creekside Trails Of This Tennessee Nature Sanctuary (takingthekids.com)
Nolensville
- Allen Alexander Akin (williamsonsource.com)
Spring Hill
- 0 Greens Mill Rd, Spring Hill, TN 37174 (redfin.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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