Hey, Franklin! It’s Saturday, so let’s get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Franklin.
First, today’s weather:
Cooler with a shower. High: 63 Low: 48.
Here are the top stories in Franklin today:
- The Franklin Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man on the run from police. Police say the man pictured fled from officers in Cool Springs, driving a stolen 2017 gray Honda Accord. The suspect is wanted on multiple charges, and there is a cash reward for information leading to his identity. (WKRN News 2)
- New elevated dining and shopping experiences are coming to historic Franklin after a major renovation at The Factory at Franklin. The renovations, set to begin in 2022, will create a curated shopping, dining, and entertainment experience, interspersed with modern offices. This new visioning of The Factory will bring an upscale second life Âto an already-iconic Franklin location, which was originally built in 1929. (The Chattanoogan)
- The Franklin Band is celebrating a successful performance at this year’s Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships last month. In a field of 98 high schools from across the country, the Franklin Band’s halftime show “Lucy!” earned a fourth-place finish in the Class AAA division and a 20th rank overall. The performance pays tribute to “I Love Lucy” and comedienne Lucille Ball. (Williamson Source)
- Joey DeGraw, co-owner of the Nashville Underground honky-tonk, has announced his purchase of both the Nashville Armory and Franklin Range gun ranges. (The Tennessean)
Today in Franklin:
- The Indy Express Experience (5:00 AM)
- Morning with Santa – City of Brentwood (9:00 AM)
- Williamson County Writer’s Group – Williamson County Public Library – Adult Service (10:00 AM)
- Read with Sadie – Williamson County Public Library – Children’s Program (10:30 AM)
- Christmas Parade – City of Franklin (2:00 PM)
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— Sammi Caramela
About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of “Some Place Like Home.”
