Franklin Ridge

Rendering of a Franklin Ridge home 

Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers has announced the opening of a model home at its forthcoming development, Franklin Ridge. 

The Pennsylvania-based company will offer an open house Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the site of the future development at 237 Berryhunter Lane. The company has already seen interest from homebuyers since opening sales earlier this year, according to a press release. 

Franklin Ridge offers four different floor plans with four to seven bedrooms ranging from 3,929 to more than 4,215 square feet. Home prices start at $1.58 million. 

“We are thrilled to unveil our first model home in Franklin and look forward to continuing building our legacy of exceptional homes in this remarkable city,” said Jordan Hartigan, Division President of Toll Brothers in Tennessee.

First responders to host blood drive 

Williamson County first responders are set to host a blood drive in honor of Franklin Fire Department paramedic Alex Enochs, who was diagnosed with lymphoma earlier this year. 

“Battle of the Badges” is set to take place Aug. 31 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Center as well as Williamson Medical Center. Each donor will cast a vote for their favorite agency. 

Through a partnership with Blood Assurance, Williamson Health administers about 250 transfusions of blood or blood products each month, according to a press release. Organizers of the drive hope to welcome at least 250 donors. 

“In healthcare, strong partnerships save lives, and our 10-year collaboration with Blood Assurance is a powerful example of that,” said Patti Walton, Williamson Health Associate Administrator for Operations. “Together, we've worked to ensure lifesaving blood products are always available for patients throughout our community while also advancing innovative initiatives, like carrying blood on our ambulances to begin critical treatment before patients arrive at the hospital.”

Dog training program extended, expanded

The Friends of Williamson County Animal Center announced this week that it will extend and expand its free dog training program. 

The program started in February of 2025 through a grant from the PEDIGREE Foundation. The program, which offers group and individual classes, was originally intended just for dog owners who had contacted the shelter about a surrender. Now, it has expanded to include anyone who is struggling with their dog's behavior in Williamson, Cheatham, Maury, Davidson and Montgomery counties, according to a press release.  

“Too often, families believe surrender is their only option when behavior challenges arise," said Deb Fair, executive director of the PEDIGREE Foundation. "In reality, many of those issues can be addressed with the right support."