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The John Maher Builders Spring Hill Country Ham Festival brings neighbors and friends – both old and new – together.  The community event is the realization of a vision to create a signature event that the City of Spring Hill could be proud of. “We wanted to offer the community a chance to enjoy a [...]

The Franklin Wine Festival held its first Vintner’s Dinner for the 2009 season last week at Criallo’s Bistro in Cool Springs.  Guests enjoyed a give course “Wines of the World” dinner featuring vintages from Italy, Spain, Argentina, New Zealand, and California. The Grand Wine and Food Tasting will be held Friday, October 2, 2009 at [...]

By Will Jordan He’s called the “Storyteller,” but Tom T. Hall’s most famous stories are sung rather than spoken. Country stars like Bobby Bare, George Jones, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and Waylon Jennings have all cut best-selling songs by this legendary Williamson Countian. And while Hall says he retired from the music business 12 years [...]

On July 28th area high-school students who are members of their schools YAC Club visited the children at Community Childcare. The children made tie dye t-shirts, played games and then had story and snack time. Seven area schools were represented with students from: Ravenwood H.S., Woodland Middle, Page H.S., Page Middle, Independence, Brentwood H.S. and [...]

The Tennessee General Assembly House of Representatives FINAL SESSION WRAP-UP From State Representative Glen Casada Greetings,   106th General Assembly: Economic conditions and Education were priorities The House of Representatives worked hard this year to ensure a balanced budget during an unprecedented economic downturn, charter school reform, and the expansion of Second Amendment rights for [...]

According to the IDFA (International Dairy Foods Association, “July is National Ice Cream Month.  In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by a full 90% [...]

Judds Museum will open in Downtown Franklin, TN June 11-14 at Gray Drugs.  Wynonna and Naomi Judd will make a special appearance together Saturday, June 13, 2009. Wynonna and Naomi Judd will pay homage to their fans by transforming a vacant building – formerly occupied by Gray’s Drug Store at 332 Main St in historic [...]

The following are new changes to the FSSD dress code that will be in place throughout the three FSSD middle schools for the 2009-2010 school year. The district’s intention is to create and foster a safe, orderly academic setting in which students and teachers can concentrate on their educational endeavors with minimal distractions.  Parental support [...]

The Tennessee General Assembly House of Representatives From State Representative Glen Casada Greetings, I am sending you the End of May newsletter on the happenings of the General Assembly. We are getting close to recessing for the year with most major legislation being either passed, defeated or deferred. The House and Senate do have the [...]

June is National Iced Tea month! About National Iced Month: The quintessential English tradition of “taking tea” was forever changed over 100 years ago, when plantation owner Richard Blechynden was inspired to pour brewed tea over ice at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, creating an American phenomenon. It was a particularly hot summer [...]

Americans will spend more time outdoors enjoying the sunny weather.  The Sun Safety Alliance recognizes the importance of outdoor physical activity, but encourages people to exercise precaution when spending time in the sun in order to reduce their risk of developing skin problems. “One American dies every hour from skin cancer.  With more than one [...]

The 2009 Wimbledon Championships, how I remember hearing about this wonderful event.  My family was able to attend the matches when I was younger, and I can never forget hearing about how my brother met Steffi Graf. While FI aims to bring you the local news, this summer we are changing it up a bit.  [...]

May is national physical fitness and sports month!  Move off that couch and onto your sidewalk.  Get that body moving!  It is bright and sunny and the pavement is begging to be walked, skipped and run across. We have a list of top notch physical fitness people ready to help you achieve your physical goals:  [...]

The Taste of Cool Springs was held on Sunday, April 19th at the CoolSprings Galleria. Attendees enjoyed a relaxed tasting experience and fun filled atmosphere with music provided by classical guitarist, Carlos Enrique; pianist, Jim Hayden and big band singer Matt Belsante Guests dined on everything from appetizers and entrees to unique and delicious desserts [...]

With family budgets tightening, are you looking closer to home for fun and interesting things to do?  At the 2nd Annual Staycation EXPO, May 16th and 17th at CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin, TN you can learn about all the fabulous destinations, attractions and events that are in your own backyard.  The EXPO will run 10:00 [...]