Nicolle S. Praino

Nashville

Managing Editor @WilliamsonScene and reporter @nashvillescene and @nashvillepost | Local News Task Force chair @spj_tweets | former @cnn @wtoc11 @newscourier

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Articles

Q&A: Nashville Technology Council CEO Mark Blaze

2 days ago | nashvillepost.com | Nicolle S. Praino

The Nashville Technology Council’s new CEO Mark Blaze officially took his seat at the head of the organization on Monday. He takes the reins from interim CEO and Chief Operating Officer Sandi Hoff, who filled the role after former CEO Elise Cambournac stepped down at the end of 2024. Cambournac began her tenure with the nonprofit in April 2022, having replaced Brian Moyer.
Puckett's

6 days ago | williamsonscene.com | Nicolle S. Praino

If you want your friends or family who come to stay to really get a feel for the South, you’ve got to take them to Puckett’s. From biscuits and gravy with country ham to meat and three options and barbecue, it’s the place my own Southern parents ask to go every time they come to visit. There’s several locations but the downtown Franklin location became the first full-service restaurant of the brand in 2004.
Culaccino

6 days ago | williamsonscene.com | Nicolle S. Praino

Handmade pasta and pizza are just the start for one of Williamson County’s most beloved restaurants. If you ask anyone around here for a recommendation on where to go eat, Culaccino is always on the list. The restaurant can feel both cozy or upscale depending on what you want your night to be like, and the food is consistently good and always elevated beyond what you think you’re getting.
Heritage Foundation Moves Williamson County Historic Preservation

1 week ago | williamsonscene.com | Nicolle S. Praino

Williamson County loves preservation and history. No matter what part of the county you’re in, incorporated and unincorporated areas alike, each local government and community values its place in history around here. Many residents would agree it's one of the best things about this place and one of the first things you notice when you walk or drive down the street and maybe even what drew them to the community if they aren’t from here originally.
How Farming Is Evolving in Williamson County

1 week ago | williamsonscene.com | Nicolle S. Praino

AGRICULTURE. It’s stamped in big letters in the middle of the Tennessee state seal, and it's been a part of life in Williamson County since it was founded. As the population has boomed, farmland has been depleted through the years and the once rural county is now largely a suburban area, despite all the local historic preservation efforts.
Tracking the Progress of Franklin Projects

1 week ago | williamsonscene.com | Nicolle S. Praino

As the population in Williamson County continues to grow, the county seat of Franklin is undertaking several major projects to keep up with services needed for the community. Franklin City Manager Eric Stuckey spoke with the Williamson Scene about several of the efforts that the City of Franklin is either wrapping up or getting underway. One of the most visible projects, considering its proximity to downtown Franklin, the city hall on 3rd Avenue South will likely be demolished in May.
Etch’s Jess Lambert Talks Flavor, Sauces and Menu Creativity

1 week ago | williamsonscene.com | Nicolle S. Praino

Chef Deb Paquette’s reputation for globally inspired cuisine is complemented by her executive chef Jess Lambert who curates the menus for Paquette’s Etch and Etc. restaurants. And now, Franklin gets to benefit from the duo’s kitchen creations at the Etch location in The Factory. Etch earns the “Best New Restaurant” title in Williamson’s Best because of its recent entrance into the county — and while some might call that unfair, they’ll just have to go try Etch to understand.
Harlinsdale Farm

1 week ago | williamsonscene.com | Nicolle S. Praino

Harlinsdale Farm is a beautiful park to walk with or without a pet, but it also has the K-9 Korral Dog Park just for your four-legged little (or big) buddy to enjoy. It has four acres of open space for your dog to roam off-leash and is open from dawn to dark. There’s plenty of space for you to play solo with a tennis ball (no other kinds of toys are allowed) or for your dog to run around with other furry pals.
Harpeth Hotel

1 week ago | williamsonscene.com | Nicolle S. Praino

A good night’s sleep in a soft comfortable bed can be rejuvenating. If you want to get away without really going anywhere, the Harpeth Hotel is the perfect place. The hotel is right in the heart of downtown Franklin so you can still easily walk around and explore the town and pop into the shops where you don’t usually get a chance to stop. And if you didn’t want to leave the hotel, Harpeth’s restaurants 1799 and McGavock’s offer anything you could want.
Dani Williamson

1 week ago | williamsonscene.com | Nicolle S. Praino

Owner of Integrative Family Medicine in Franklin, Dani Williamson is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing who focuses on her patients gut, thyroid, hormone and adrenal health. She believes the process of medicine is about the physical, emotional, mental and the spiritual, which is what makes her stand out from other practitioners. Not to mention that she’s gone through her own healing journey, so she truly understands her clients.