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Nissan Stadium, BNA Updates, & More

April 16, 2026

Your guide to staying connected in Franklin, TN

Happy Thursday, Franklin!

Hopefully you've already filed your taxes and are breathing easy this week. But if you haven't, you're actually in luck. The IRS originally extended the federal tax deadline to May 22 for taxpayers in 23 counties impacted by January's Winter Storm Fern, including Williamson, Davidson, and Rutherford counties. Then just yesterday, the IRS expanded that relief even further to all 95 Tennessee counties and pushed the deadline to June 8. The extension is automatic for Tennessee residents, so no extra paperwork needed. Consider it one small silver lining from January's ice storm.

Highlights
🐝 New Nissan Stadium Progress
🐝 Airport Updates
🐝 Entertainment Hub Opening in Nashville

Let’s get to it.

- Beau

New Nissan Stadium Progress
Construction on the new Nissan Stadium officially reached the 75 percent completion mark at the end of March. Carrying a price tag of about $2.2 billion, the stadium is scheduled to open in February 2027, with concerts and other events expected before the Titans' first season in the new venue later that fall.

Crews are averaging about 2,000 workers a day on site, and progress is visible across nearly every part of the building. On the exterior, just 45 of the 1,185 glass panels remain before the curtain wall system is complete, and 34 of 71 fan entry doors have been installed. Metal panel cladding along the outside has reached 50% completion, and stone panels have started going up around elevator and stair cores.

As fans fill the current Nissan Stadium for concerts and events this spring, they'll only have to look about 100 feet away to see the progress being made and start imagining what 2027 will bring.

BNA Updates
British Airways landed its A350-1000 at Nashville International Airport in early April, making it the largest passenger plane ever scheduled to arrive at BNA. The upgrade from the Boeing 777-200ER adds 59 more seats on the direct London Heathrow route and reflects growing international demand for Nashville.

Meanwhile, BNA's pedestrian bridge underwent temporary closures in April to facilitate enhancements as part of the New Horizon expansion program, which will help BNA support 40 million annual passengers in the future. More capacity on international flights and a bigger, better airport on the way, which is good news for Franklin travelers, though you may want to allow a few extra minutes at BNA during construction.

Hooky Entertainment Opening at Nashville Yards
Hooky Entertainment will open its 50,000-square-foot experiential entertainment venue and cinema at Nashville Yards on April 29. The venue will feature seven premium cinema auditoriums with velvet couch-style seating and full-service in-theater dining, including a chef-driven menu and craft cocktails. Beyond the theaters, guests can explore a 15,000-square-foot arcade with more than 48 classic and interactive games, such as electric shuffleboard and virtual darts, plus a bowling alley with eight full-length lanes.

Two full-service cocktail bars round out the experience, with a see-through bar overlooking the bowling lanes. The venue will be open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight with extended hours on weekends and offers up to three hours of complimentary parking with validation. This is a big deal for the area… it brings a movie theater back to downtown Nashville for the first time in years and gives Franklin families and couples a major new entertainment destination just up I-65.

Double Arch Bridge Closing for Nearly a Year
The Double Arch Bridge on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Franklin closed on April 15 as crews begin installing a permanent pedestrian safety barrier. The bridge will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists through Spring 2027. The parkway will be closed between Big Tree Overlook at milepost 440 and the Highway 96 off-ramp at milepost 437, with a 7.5-mile detour available during the closure. Cyclists are urged to plan accordingly. For a longer distance ride, cyclists can park at the Highway 96 off-ramp and ride south of milepost 437. If you use the Trace for commuting, biking, or weekend drives, this is going to be a significant change for the next year-plus.

Thursday April 16th

Guilty Tour | 7pm | The Mockingbird Theatre

Merry Musicals Presents: The Music Man Jr. | 7pm | Gateway Community Church
Based on the Tony Award-winning musical, The Music Man JR. is a lively, family-friendly show full of iconic songs and charm. Follow con man Harold Hill as his plans unravel when he falls for Marian in this heartwarming, all-American classic.

Newsies | 7pm | FSD Performing Arts Center
Franklin Christian Academy presents Newsies, the rousing story of Jack Kelly and a band of newsboys who strike for justice. Filled with high-energy songs and heart, this inspiring musical is perfect for all audiences.

Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks | 7:00pm | Bridgestone Arena

Harvey | 7:30pm | Pull-Tight Players Theatre
Inspired by the classic film starring James Stewart, Harvey is a charming comedy about Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary six-foot rabbit friend. When his sister tries to have him committed, a hilarious tale of mistaken identity, empathy, and acceptance unfolds.

Songwriters Series: Lee Thomas Miller and Wendell Mobley | 7:30pm | The Franklin Theatre

Friday April 17th

Merry Musicals Presents: The Music Man Jr. | 7pm | Gateway Community Church
Based on the Tony Award-winning musical, The Music Man JR. is a lively, family-friendly show full of iconic songs and charm. Follow con man Harold Hill as his plans unravel when he falls for Marian in this heartwarming, all-American classic.

Newsies | 7pm | FSD Performing Arts Center
Franklin Christian Academy presents Newsies, the rousing story of Jack Kelly and a band of newsboys who strike for justice. Filled with high-energy songs and heart, this inspiring musical is perfect for all audiences.

Harvey | 7:30pm | Pull-Tight Players Theatre
Inspired by the classic film starring James Stewart, Harvey is a charming comedy about Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary six-foot rabbit friend. When his sister tries to have him committed, a hilarious tale of mistaken identity, empathy, and acceptance unfolds.

At the Copa: Rich Jacques’ Tribute to the Music of Barry Manilow | 8pm | The Franklin Theatre

David Spade | 8pm | The Ryman

Shane Gillis Live | 8pm | Bridgestone Arena

Saturday April 18th

Franklin Farmers Market | 8am - Noon | Franklin First United Methodist Church (120 Aldersgate Way)

Factory Farmers Market | 9am - 1pm | The Factory at Franklin

Franklin Flea Market | 9am - 4pm | WillCo EXPO Park

Arbor Day Celebration | 10am - 12pm | Pinkerton Park

Monster Jam | 1pm | Nissan Stadium
Monster Jam returns to Nissan Stadium on April 18, 2026, for a family-friendly event featuring 12,000-pound trucks competing in racing, skills, and freestyle competitions with jaw-dropping stunts and audience-scored performances.

Archery & Axe Throwing | 2pm | Southall
Take aim at the Archery Range! Try compound and recurve bows on the range or challenge yourself on the 3D course. Feeling adventurous? Test your precision with axe throwing—open to guests and locals ages 10+.

Opryland USA – A Circle Broken Documentary | 2pm - 7pm | The Franklin Theatre

Under The Big Top! Presented by A Vintage Affair | 5:30pm - 10pm | The Factory

Newsies | 7pm | FSD Performing Arts Center
Franklin Christian Academy presents Newsies, the rousing story of Jack Kelly and a band of newsboys who strike for justice. Filled with high-energy songs and heart, this inspiring musical is perfect for all audiences.

Primavera: A Ballet Princess Dream | 7pm - 9pm | WillCo PAC

Riley Green Concert | 7pm | Bridgestone Arena

Harvey | 7:30pm | Pull-Tight Players Theatre
Inspired by the classic film starring James Stewart, Harvey is a charming comedy about Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary six-foot rabbit friend. When his sister tries to have him committed, a hilarious tale of mistaken identity, empathy, and acceptance unfolds.

Sunday April 19th

Franklin Flea Market | 9am - 4pm | WillCo EXPO Park

Boomer Boys Comedy Show | 7pm - 9pm | WillCo PAC

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Price: $2,499,000

Listed by: Ashley and Beau Burns

Days on Market: Going active tomorrow, April 17th

Open House: This Sunday from 2 - 4pm

Details:

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🏠 Living Here Means Living in Westhaven at Its Best — Golf cart rides to dinner, community events that fill the calendar, and a street so beloved that over 500 trick-or-treaters show up every October. This is the kind of home, and the kind of neighborhood, that people don't leave easily.

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