Jaxie Pidgeon

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) – Williamson Medical Center, Williamson County’s only hospital, is continuing to make sure that all residents have access to healthcare, even with a booming population. When Williamson County Hospital opened in 1958, it had fewer than seven medical staff members and around 50 employees to take care of a population just shy of 25,000 people.

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FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — A new high-end, mixed-use development is in the works on the south side of historic downtown Franklin. The Margin District is a $165-million project that will include 25 luxury residential units ranging in size from 2,000 to 3,500 square feet and have a price tag of more than $2 million. There will also be 50,000 square feet of retail space and another 50,000 square feet of executive office space.

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WESTMORELAND, Tenn. (WKRN) — A transition is underway at a pharmacy in Westmoreland that’s served the community for a decade. Nestled along New Highway 52E near the Tennessee-Kentucky border now lies Westmoreland Drugs, which was previously home to Brown Pharmacy, but is now under new ownership. “It was about a three-month process of how it came about,” said Zach Swaffer, a pharmacist with seven years of experience.

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GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — In Sumner County, several volunteers work around the clock to improve food security in their communities. They do so through a community-driven initiative called ‘Sumner County Blessing Boxes’. They’re essentially mini pantries on a post that serve neighbors 24/7. “People drop off food independently, and then anybody can pick up what they need in between paychecks,” said Trisha Russo, advocate for Sumner County Blessing Boxes.

1 month ago | wkrn.com | Jaxie Pidgeon

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — With spring and summer sports now in full swing, Moss-Wright Park has been packed to the brim with families over the past few weekends. From little league sluggers to up-and-coming soccer stars, the beloved park is the main attraction. This park is very open and beautiful”, said Zac Tarwater, a Moss-Wright parkgoer. “It’s a very big park.