PumpkinFest Expands to Two-Day Event in Downtown Franklin
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County announces today that the annual PumpkinFest will move to a two-day event format for the first time in its 41-year history. This year’s event [...]
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An Additional Option for Charitable Giving
The SECURE Act was signed into law December 19, 2019, and impacted many aspects of retirement saving. Some of the [...]
August 22nd, 2023
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An important message and historical update from Rachael Finch, Senior Director of Preservation & Education of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, on the Middle Eight and its final BOMA vote
Over the past several weeks, the historic significance of the Truett property, including the 7.2 acres proposed for the Middle Eight development, [...]
August 22nd, 2023
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Heritage Foundation of Williamson County Names Leanne Portzel as Chief of Staff
After a national search, Portzel has relocated from California to Franklin for new Heritage Foundation c-suite position
August 14th, 2023
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Middle Eight Statement
The following statement is a statement from Bari Beasley, President and CEO of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County: Preservation [...]
August 2nd, 2023
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The Family Mission Statement and Strategic Plan
We believe a family mission statement – and a strategic plan to implement that mission – allows a family to [...]
July 25th, 2023
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What Does Our Future Hold? To Protect and Preserve the Past in the Present
Recently, I decided to take a self-guided tour of a few of our Civil War battlefield parks in Franklin; Eastern [...]
July 25th, 2023
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ALERT: Heritage Foundation of Williamson County Voices Opposition to Current Plan For Middle Eight Development
Foundation with 56 years of preservation history believes important changes and commitments are necessary to make Middle Eight compatible with [...]
July 11th, 2023
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Heritage Foundation Statement on Middle Eight Project – City of Franklin BOMA Work Session, June 27, 2023
Delivered by Bari Beasley, Heritage Foundation President and CEO For 56 years, the Heritage Foundation has advocated for the preservation [...]
June 27th, 2023
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Statement on the Destruction of 324 3rd Avenue South House
We are disappointed in the destruction of the historic property at 324 3rd Avenue South. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson [...]
June 19th, 2023
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The Past as Inspiration for the Present and Future: Advocating for Our Historic & Cultural Resources
To know history is to see it, engage with it, experience it. From helping all residents engage meaningfully on what [...]
June 16th, 2023
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Heritage Foundation Public Comments During June 13 BOMA Work Session
For nearly sixty years, Franklin’s focus on historic preservation has remained rooted in our sense of community tied to place [...]
June 14th, 2023
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Members Matters – Join Us!
Members Matters – Join Us! Are you interested in preserving the rich history, green spaces, and cultural way of life [...]
May 23rd, 2023
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