Nikki McGee

6 days ago | wkrn.com | Nikki McGee

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Between hosting the Williamson County Fair to the annual Franklin Rodeo, the Williamson County Ag Expo Park remains a major economic driver in the county, attracting roughly 350,000 visitors each year.  The facility’s director, Kenny Wallace, is a native to the area and remembers the Ag Expo opening its doors back in 2001. As he prepares to retire this month, he’s worked to create a facility that remains close to its roots.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Nikki McGee

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — Between hosting the Williamson County Fair to the annual Franklin Rodeo, the Williamson County Ag Expo Park remains a major economic driver in the county, attracting roughly 350,000 visitors each year. The facility’s director, Kenny Wallace, is a native to the area and remembers the Ag Expo opening its doors back in 2001. As he prepares to retire this month, he’s worked to create a facility that remains close to its roots.

1 week ago | wkrn.com | Nikki McGee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell signed a proclamation aiming to make all area animal shelters “no kill” by the end of 2025. Metro Animal Care and Control currently has around an 83% save rate. To be considered a no-kill shelter, save rates would need to be at least 90%.

1 week ago | wkrn.com | Nikki McGee

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — For more than three decades, the CoolSprings Galleria has marked an important pinnacle and tax base for the Franklin area. News 2 sat down with Franklin Mayor Ken Moore to talk about the area’s history and continued impact on the community.  “It was all farmland. In fact, my wife used to tell me about riding her horse all over the CoolSprings area, the only thing she had to do was make sure she closed the gate,” Moore said.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Nikki McGee

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — For more than three decades, the CoolSprings Galleria has marked an important pinnacle and tax base for the Franklin area. News 2 sat down with Franklin Mayor Ken Moore to talk about the area’s history and continued impact on the community. “It was all farmland. In fact, my wife used to tell me about riding her horse all over the CoolSprings area, the only thing she had to do was make sure she closed the gate,” Moore said.