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New Development + Holiday Open House

November 13, 2025

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Good Morning Franklin.

After a record-long shutdown, the federal government officially reopened last night. Congress passed, and President Trump signed, a temporary funding bill that keeps things running through January 30. The deal came together when several Democrats crossed the aisle, giving Republicans enough votes to move forward without the healthcare subsidy extensions Democrats had pushed for.

With the government officially reopened, air travel should start improving soon, but it may take some time to fully recover.

The FAA had been cutting flights to reduce pressure on unpaid air-traffic controllers, leading to major delays and nearly 3,000 cancellations last Sunday alone. Even though the shutdown is over, the FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% this week (instead of rising to 10%) and will only be lifted when it’s safe.

One caution: the head of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association noted it took over two months for staffing levels to bounce back after the 2019 shutdown.

In other news, RIP to the penny. After 230 years, the U.S. Mint produced its final batch of one-cent coins yesterday. Pennies cost almost four cents each to make (they’re copper-plated zinc), so retiring them is expected to save roughly $56 million a year.

Don’t worry — you’ll still see plenty around. The Treasury estimates about 300 billion pennies will continue circulating for years. Many countries have already phased out their lowest-value coins, and the U.S. is finally catching up.

On the bright side, eliminating pennies should significantly reduce nationwide illness. Those things were basically tiny metal petri dishes that smelled like they’d seen some things. Touching one always felt like a quick way to catch something you’d have to Google later.

Next on the endangered coin list? The nickel. It’s worth five cents but costs nearly 14 cents to produce. The math ain’t mathin.

Highlights
🐝 New 100 Acre Mixed Use Development
🐝 Holiday Open House at Berry Farms

Let’s get to it.

- Beau

Sagefield: A New 100-Acre Mixed-Use Destination Is Coming to Williamson County

One of the nation’s largest retail developers, Simon Property Group, has officially unveiled plans for Sagefield, a brand-new, 100-acre mixed-use destination coming to Williamson County. The Indianapolis-based company is partnering with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (Nashville) to bring the project to life, with renowned restaurateur Sam Fox introducing a signature luxury hotel at the center of it all.

Sagefield is being described as a “lifestyle destination” with an emphasis on quiet luxury, local connection, and walkability. Early plans highlight:

First-to-market boutiques and iconic national brands
Creative restaurants, including farm-to-table concepts and cafés
An organic market and fresh, chef-driven culinary options
Entertainment venues and performance spaces
Health + wellness studios
Expansive green space, making up roughly 60% of the entire site
Water features, nature trails, and pedestrian-friendly walkways throughout

Architecturally, the project is designed to blend into its natural surroundings with an emphasis on greenery, outdoor gathering areas, and an easygoing, elevated aesthetic.

A Luxury Hotel From Sam Fox

Hospitality entrepreneur Sam Fox—a 12-time James Beard Award nominee and the force behind more than 170 restaurants—will bring a new luxury hotel to Sagefield through his company, Author & Edit Hospitality.
The hotel is expected to include:

Signature restaurants
A world-class spa
A sports & social members club
High-end amenities and a design-forward atmosphere

Fox’s hospitality group is behind notable properties such as The Global Ambassador in Phoenix and The Twelve Thirty Club at Fifth + Broadway here in Nashville.

Why This Matters

Retail development has slowed dramatically across the country due to rising construction and financing costs. New projects of this scale are rare, especially ones built from the ground up. Simon Property Group already owns The Mall at Green Hills, and Sagefield signals major confidence in Nashville’s ongoing growth trajectory.

Eric Sadi, Simon’s Co-President of North American Real Estate, says Sagefield will “set a new standard for quiet luxury in metro Nashville and beyond.”

The development will be located in Thompson’s Station at 1733 Lewisburg Pike, just south of Highway 840. The area is across from FirstBank Ampitheater, on the other side of Interstate 65.

More details, including construction timing and tenant announcements, are expected in the months ahead — but Sagefield is shaping up to be one of the most significant lifestyle additions to Williamson County in years.

Berry Farms Holiday Open House
The perfect way to get in the holiday spirit is back! Berry Farms invites the community to kick off the season in style at its second annual Holiday Open House on Tuesday, November 18, from 4 to 6 p.m.

This family-friendly event will feature free train rides through the Berry Farms shopping district, a festive scavenger hunt and plenty of holiday cheer as businesses welcome community members for an afternoon of fun. Train rides will begin at the Town Center at Berry Farms Apartment Leasing Office and loop throughout the event.

“There’s something magical about Berry Farms during the holidays,” said Lisa Gregory, Boyle’s Community Development Manager. “The shops and restaurants really embrace the season, and when you pair that with the sense of community here, it feels straight out of a holiday movie. Our Holiday Open House is a perfect celebration of that community spirit.”

Everyone is invited to experience the charm of Berry Farms — a vibrant destination of shops, restaurants and boutiques just off I-65, minutes from downtown Franklin. Whether you’re searching for unique gifts or a fun outing with loved ones, the Holiday Open House has something for everyone.

For more information and a list of participating businesses, visit berryfarmstn.com or follow Berry Farms on Instagram.

Friday, November 14th

Saturday, November 15th

Franklin Farmers Market | 9am - 12pm | The Factory
The Franklin Farmers Market hosts family-friendly events year-round, including the Strawberry, Tomato, and Watermelon Festivals, the Pardoning of the Turkey, and Santa’s December visit.

Church Street Farmers Market | 9am - 12pm | 406 Church St
The Church Street Farmers Market offers fresh, local, and handmade goods every Saturday, May–November, in downtown Franklin. Enjoy farm produce, artisan items, food trucks, live music, and family fun.

Fall Color Hike | 9:30am - 12pm | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary
Join expert guides for a fall hike at Owl’s Hill in Brentwood. This moderately strenuous, adults-and-teens-only walk explores the beauty of the season.

Hidden Gem Farmers Market | 11am - 2pm | 863 Old Military Road
Shop fresh produce, local goods, and handmade items at the Hidden Gem Farmers Market. Support local growers and makers!

Franklin Makers Market – Holiday Market | 11am - 4pm | The Lake at Westhaven
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly celebration featuring local makers, artisan vendors, food, drinks, and festive activities.

Leigh Ann Hurst Winter Trunk Show | 11am - 4pm | The Copper Fox Gallery

Leiper’s Fork Holiday Market | 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Pond Church of Christ

Heartbreaker – America’s Premier Pat Benatar Experience | 7pm | The Mockingbird Theater

Sunday, November 16th

Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans | 12pm | Nissan Stadium

Heart to Heart | 6pm - 8pm | The Mockingbird Theater

165 Alpine Ct | 6 Beds, 7 Baths | 6,633 Sq Ft

Price: $3,199,999

Days on Market: 2

Listing Agent: Katie Pearson

Details:

🏡 Custom luxury home by Davis Properties & Sailer Design with an elegant two-story foyer, open living space, chef’s kitchen (Monogram appliances, oversized island), butler’s pantry, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow to a covered patio overlooking a tree-lined, fenced backyard with room for a pool.

🏡 Ideal layout for privacy & hosting: main-level primary suite + ensuite guest room, four additional ensuite bedrooms upstairs, and a newly added private bed/bath studio over the garage with its own entrance; media room with dry bar and sound-proofed flooring.

🏡 High-end finishes throughout including hardwood floors, spa-like primary bath (marble, soaking tub, walkthrough shower), oversized laundry/office, abundant storage, and a large flat lot in The Preserve at Echo Estates—minutes to Historic Downtown Franklin; refrigerator, washer & dryer remain.

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📩 Not working with an agent and want to see this one or another home? Shoot me an email — my wife Ashley or I would be happy to give you a tour.

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