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🐝 Titans Rise, Preds Return

🐝 Titans Rise, Preds Return

BNA Flights, Road Closures, & More

October 08, 2025

Your guide to staying connected in Franklin, TN

Good morning and happy Wednesday.

The Titans finally got their first win of the season on Sunday, pulling off a wild comeback to beat the Cardinals. Meanwhile, the 2025–26 NHL season is underway, and the Predators take the ice at Bridgestone Arena this Thursday for their home opener.

Highlights
🐝 NHL Season Begins for the Preds
🐝 BNA Flights Return to Normal
🐝 Road Closure

Let’s get to it.

- Beau

🏒 Predators Open 2025-26 Season at Bridgestone Arena

The NHL season officially dropped the puck Tuesday night, marking the start of the league’s 109th campaign. The Nashville Predators will make their season debut Thursday, October 9, hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena.

League-wide, this year’s Stanley Cup race is considered wide open, though early favorites include the Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, and Colorado Avalanche. The back-to-back champion Florida Panthers enter the season without captain Aleksander Barkov, who’s recovering from knee surgery.

For the Predators, the goal is a bounce-back season after a challenging 2024-25 campaign. Captain Roman Josi returns healthy after managing a POTS diagnosis in the offseason, while young forward Luke Evangelista signed a new two-year deal and is expected to play a larger offensive role. Defenseman Andreas Englund also re-signed to bolster depth.

Oddsmakers currently peg the Preds at +10,000 odds to win the Stanley Cup — a long shot, for sure, but not quite as low as the Titans’ odds at +20,000 to win the Super Bowl.

Hey, at least we’ve got Nashville SC, who just captured the 2025 U.S. Open Cup. So if our hockey or football teams aren’t performing well, we can say we’re a soccer town.

✈️ Flights Return to Normal at Nashville International Airport

After a day of widespread delays, operations at Nashville International Airport (BNA) returned to normal Wednesday morning following temporary staffing shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Control Facility.

The FAA notified the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) at 6:40 a.m. on Oct. 8 that staffing levels had been restored and no further disruptions were expected. The previous day’s shortages — described by the FAA as the result of “unexpected call outs” — led to a reduction in flight operations beginning around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

In total, BNA recorded 678 commercial operations Tuesday, including 339 departures and 339 arrivals. Of those, 263 flights were delayed, impacting an estimated 39,450 passengers. Most delays occurred after 1:30 p.m., though airlines were informed promptly to adjust schedules.

As of Wednesday, all flights were operating on normal schedules, and MNAA says it will continue monitoring FAA staffing levels closely.

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Wednesday October 8th

Westhaven Farmers Market | 4 - 7pm | 1006 Westhaven Blvd
The Weekly Farmers Market will take place on Wednesdays from May through October.

Ballistic Bingo | 6 - 8pm | The Factory
A spiced up version of bingo with spontaneous activities like bar limbo, trash-can basketball, dart throwing, scavenger hunts, and more

David Archuleta | 7pm | The Factory

Thursday October 9th

Historic Walking Tour | 3 - 4:30pm | The Factory
Explore 95 years of history on a 75-minute guided tour of The Factory, showcasing its industrial past, vibrant shops, and iconic Franklin charm.

Escape From Dottie’s | 4 and 5:30pm | Southall
Step into Dottie’s for a thrilling escape room adventure—solve clues, uncover secrets, and race the clock to make your escape before time runs out.

Nashville Predators vs Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Game | 7pm | Bridgestone Arena

THE MERSEY BEATLES Four Lads from Liverpool Present RETURN TO SHEA STADIUM plus a full set of FAB Beatle hits! | 7:30pm | The Franklin Theatre

Friday October 10th

The Moodswings + Kyelen & Trio + Fuschia + Invisible Boy | 7pm | The Mockingbird Theater

Franklin Movies in the Park 2025 - Captain America: The Winter Soldier | 8pm | Bicentennial Park
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Bicentennial Park for an outdoor evening movie in Franklin!

Noah Reid Live Again Tour | 8pm | The Franklin Theatre

Saturday October 11th

The Franklin Farmers Market | 8am - 12pm | The Factory
Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers every Saturday morning

Church Street Farmers Market | 9am - 12pm | 406 Church Street
Franklin’s weekly market for fresh, local, and handmade goods.

Halloween Craft Time at the Franklin Library! | 10am - 11am | WILCO Public Library
Come and celebrate the spooky season with us by making a Halloween craft – or three!

Nashville Autumn Craft & Vendor Market | 10am - 8pm | CoolSprings Galleria
Free family Fall Festival with pumpkin painting, hayrides, local artisans, and seasonal treats—celebrate autumn with cozy décor, handcrafted goods, and festive fun!

FEAR FEST! Hocus Pocus (1993) | 11am | The Franklin Theatre

Kristi Hyde Fall Trunk Show | 11am - 3pm | The Copper Fox Gallery
A Trunk show with artisan jeweler Kristi Hyde in Leiper’s Fork

15th Annual Grape Stomp Festival 2025 | 4 - 7pm | The Shed at The Factory
The Grape Stomp is a famously fun event in downtown Franklin at The Shed at The Factory at Franklin!

Goats & Guitars | 5pm - 8pm | Noble Springs Dairy
Enjoy a fun evening of live music and goat farm entertainment!

The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show | 6 - 9pm | Franklin Marriott Cool Springs

Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth Hockey Game | 7pm | Bridgestone Arena

John Waite | 8pm | The Franklin Theatre

Haunted Tour of Cherry Manor| 10 - 11pm | Franklin Walking Tours
For the first time ever, step inside Cherry Manor—Tennessee’s most haunted home—for stories of its eerie past, ghostly encounters, and never-before-seen history.

Sunday October 12th

Nashville Autumn Craft & Vendor Market | 12pm - 6pm | CoolSprings Galleria
Free family Fall Festival with pumpkin painting, hayrides, local artisans, and seasonal treats—celebrate autumn with cozy décor, handcrafted goods, and festive fun!

🏠 Franklin and Brentwood named among best small U.S. cities (Tennessean)

🚧 S. Margin Street will be permanently closed on Monday, October 13th as part of the Margin District development

📝 The City of Franklin is asking for people to take a quick survey for the Historic Preservation Plan

1408 Adams St | 5 Beds, 4.5 Baths | 5,301 Sq Ft

Price: $2,750,000

Days on Market: 5

Listing Agent: Brianna Morant

Details:

🏠 Luxury Meets History: New construction by HD Building Group on one of Franklin’s most loved streets — blending timeless historic charm with elevated modern design.

🏠 Thoughtful Design Throughout: 12’ ceilings, a chef’s kitchen with hidden scullery and wine room, plus a main-level office, guest suite, and a spa-like primary retreat.

🏠 Built for Living Well: Covered patio with fireplace, tall-ceiling garage, energy-efficient upgrades, and a short stroll to everything Historic Downtown Franklin offers.

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