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Is Tennessee in Tornado Alley? YES! Tennessee is in Dixie Alley - the SE portion of Tornado Alley. Tennessee tornado facts + Tennessee Tornado Alley maps.

Wondering what the traffic is like in Franklin, Tennessee today? Check out these live traffic cams! See all Franklin TN traffic, plus Nashville traffic.

I'm going back to school at 40 to get a FREE Associate Degree through the Tennessee Reconnect Program. What you need to know about the TN Reconnect Grant...

Two of the suburbs south of Nashville (Franklin & Brentwood) are getting crowded. That's why we moved to nearby Spring Hill just 12 miles south of Franklin.

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The Nashville flood was the first of its kind for this area. The 2 days of constant rain & flooding May 1-2, 2010 in Nashville TN broke all kinds of records!

This is one of those things that you just don't think about... until you find yourself stranded on the side of the road wondering what your options are. You can bet now I'll remember *THP no matter where I'm traveling in Tennessee!

The fact is, if you live in Williamson County and move to a new home within Williamson County, you do indeed have to change your address with the Tennessee Department of Safety. Here's how to do it, and why it was a big win for me to update and renew my drivers license online!

We've discussed the best and worst Nashville news channels on TV before. Now let's see who your favorite TV news anchors are. Vote now!

I took this photo downtown Franklin, TN -- right in front of the Franklin Post Office.

In addition to style, here's a list of other things that Nashville, Franklin, and Williamson County have received accolades for.

Henpeck Lane in Franklin, Tennessee offers a variety of housing developments for those seeking countryside living near plenty of modern conveniences. Here are details about Durham Manor, Summer Hill, and Belle Vista, among others.

From The Brownstones at First Avenue and Church Street, just a block away you'll find the Downtown Square in Franklin, TN which contains a variety of dining establishments and numerous boutique shopping choices.

Just 3 miles west of historic Franklin's downtown square on Highway 96, Westhaven explodes with a 1,500-acre master-planned community, mixed-use town center and private golf club.

I was excited to see how the Avalon neighborhood would turn out, because I've always had a fantasy of living in a castle, or at least a castle-like setting. One of the first signs of the development was the 'castle' on top of one of the hills which you can see from Cool Springs.

The first of three phases is now underway at Jamison Station, near the Franklin Factor. With a mixture of retail space, townhomes and condominium flats, Jamison Station will offer home buyers a unique urban/suburban lifestyle in Franklin, Tennessee.

Tucked behind the Williamson County Agricultural Expo Center off of Peytonsville Road and surrounded by farm land and hillside, The Highlands at Ladd Park is a new Franklin neighborhood that has the makings of a wonderful combination of spacious homes, beautiful views and opportunities to enjoy nature at its best. There is a lot to look forward to with this new subdivision going in on the south side of Franklin.

I am constantly amazed at the variety of wildlife I find in my own backyard, right here in Franklin, Tennessee! Everything from bunnies and squirrels to deer, turkey, foxes, and more...

Nashville, TN ranks very high in a number of different areas. So do Franklin, Tennessee and most specifically, Williamson County. Have a look...