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233-acre Franklin farm could become major youth sports complex
By Brendan Tierney at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - A developer is proposing to transform Brownland Farm, a 233-acre property on Hillsboro Road just outside downtown Franklin, into “The Banks at Brownland,” a mixed-use sports complex centered around an ice rink operated by the Nashville Predators.The development would incl...
Key takeaway The property has served as a venue for local, regional and national equestrian events for more than 60 years.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The proposed transformation of Brownland Farm into a major youth sports complex has significant implications for the local community. With the lack of a public ice facility in Williamson County, Franklin families have had to travel to Nashville for ice hockey, resulting in approximately 60,000 trips per year. The addition of an ice rink operated by the Nashville Predators would not only reduce this burden but also provide opportunities for local youth to participate in ice hockey and other sports. The development's partnerships with the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Soccer Club also suggest a potential boost to the local economy through increased tourism and job creation. As the project moves forward, it will be important to consider how the complex will be integrated into the existing community, including potential impacts on traffic and local businesses along Hillsboro Road.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - A developer is proposing to transform Brownland Farm, a 233-acre property on Hillsboro Road just outside downtown Franklin, into “The Banks at Brownland,” a mixed-use sports complex centered around an ice rink operated by the Nashville Predators.The development would incl...
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