🌱 5 Model Schools For Behavior + Plea For GraceWorks Ministries

Good day, people of Franklin! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Franklin Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Colder. High: 37 Low: 17.

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Here are the top two stories in Franklin today:

1. Last week, five Franklin Special School District Schools were awarded the stature of being RTI2-B Model of Demonstration (MOD) schools by the Tennessee Tiered Supports Center (TSC) at Vanderbilt University. The five schools are Freedom Intermediate, Liberty Elementary, Poplar Grove Elementary, and Poplar Grove Middle. Model of Demonstration schools are seen as top examples for local training and technical assistance, and they are often asked to host visitors who are looking to enhance their implementation skills. (Press Release Desk)
2. Franklin Mayor Ken Moore and Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson are working together to engage business owners, churches, and citizens to keep GraceWorks Ministries in Franklin. Established 26 years ago, GraceWorks helps the impoverished in the community. They will be losing their 21-year lease in June of 2023 and are currently looking for a new leaseable space or permanent home for their community resource center. (Williamson Herald)

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Today in Franklin:

• Breakfast with the Mayors "City's Past Mayors" At Rolling Hills Community Church (7:45 AM)
• Public Building Authority Meeting At County of Williamson (9:00 AM)
• Toddler Time At Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• From America's Favorite Main Street to Leiper's Fork, here is a list of must-dos and must-sees for your next visit to Franklin. (Facebook)
• Join the Cumberland River Compact in the City of Franklin to learn about the streams and rivers in your community and how you can help protect water quality. Discover common water quality problems and at-home solutions to make an impact! The event will be held Thursday, Jan. 27th at 6:00 p.m. (Facebook)
• Breakfast with the Mayors is scheduled for today (Jan. 25) at 7:45 a.m. at Rolling Hills Community Church, where past mayors of Franklin will gather for a discussion. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.