The NOOK

10/15/2026

We’re excited to be part of Franklin Connects Community Fair! Come discover local organizations, explore opportunities, and find new ways to connect and build a sense of belonging. Join us Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM–1 PM at Bicentennial Park Pavilion. It’s free and open to the community!

09/18/2026

The lovely ladies of DKG met for a brainstorming session on ways to partner with The NOOK. Thank you for all the wonderful ideas and conversations!

09/18/2026

Kimley Horn in Franklin has graciously placed one of our traveling donation boxes at their offices. If you are wondering how to help The NOOK, you can start here! Ask us how to get your own box!

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

Introducing the newest crew of Volunteers On Call (VOC) for The NOOK! This group works hard to make sure anything and everything our students need gets delivered to the school ASAP! Counselors, social workers, and nurses let the on-call volunteer know what is needed, and these ladies get it there! There is a VOC scheduled everyday school day so no student has to go without what they need! Congratulations 2026-27 VOC group!

09/09/2026

School is back in FULL swing, and The Nook has been working hard! Thank you to Amanda Morrissey and Briseyda Maria-Gonzalez, FSD social workers, for getting these back-to-school goodies to some of our FSD families! Ask us how you can get involved!

07/07/2026

Franklin Special District is now just $2,208 away from clearing all negative balances for student lunch debt. Donations can be made online at https://franklinssd.revtrak.net/FSC-donation-gr/.

06/16/2026

We are so honored to have been chosen as one of the inaugural recipients for the Circle of Giving! We’re so grateful for the $25,000 donation we received yesterday ❤️💙

We want to thank Brandy Blanton, the Circle of Giving Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and everyone who supported the Carousel of Dreams throughout the past year! This donation will allow us to continue our mission of ensuring that all students enter the classroom ready to learn and succeed by achieving their individual potential.

05/27/2026

05/14/2026

Grab a ticket now for this fun event! www.carouselofdreams.com/thecogexperience

Join us for the inaugural COG Experience, a special 21-and-over ticketed event bringing the community together for an evening of celebration, purpose and a little bit of magic, all benefiting The Circle of Giving Inc., the nonprofit arm of Factory at Franklin and the organization behind the Carousel of Dreams.

Enjoy incredible food from some of The Factory at Franklin’s favorite restaurant partners including Edley’s Bar-B-Que, etch, Five Daughters Bakery, Hattie B’s, Mojo’s Tacos, Slim + Husky’s and Catering & Events by Suzette. As well as entertainment by Jake Burman & Co. and craft cocktails from The Skylight Bar, all while supporting a mission that continues to make a meaningful impact across Williamson County.

📍 The Carousel of Dreams at The Factory at Franklin
📅 Sunday, May 31, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Special thanks to our sponsors Atmos Energy, Bradymade Events, Centric Architecture, Holland & Knight, Mid South Lawn, Southern Events, Twine Graphics and our Media Partner, the Williamson Herald for helping make this unforgettable evening possible!

Tickets can be purchased at www.carouselofdreams.com/thecogexperience