🌱 Academy Award Nod For Franklin Native + Proposed City Budget

Rise and shine, Franklin! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, May 11 off on an informed note. Here's what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Franklin-native Brian Chumney is part of a project that has been nominated for the 94th annual Academy Awards. Chumney is the supervising sound editor on Steven Spielberg's West Side Story. The film has been nominated for seven different awards, including Best Sound. (williamsonherald.com)
2. The City of Franklin has announced its proposed budget for the next fiscal year. The budget was released by the city's Administrator Eric Stuckey. The proposed budget is balanced, maintains current essential service levels, and updates the compensation plan. Click the link to view the proposed budget in its entirety. (Williamson Source)
3. This month's FrankTalks lecture recognized National Mental Health Month. The event is hosted by Franklin Tomorrow and is held at Westhaven Residents Center on Cheltenham Avenue. The lecture shared statistics on suicide while presenting prevention techniques. (williamsonherald.com)

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Today in Franklin:

• Minority Business Academy At The Williamson County Chamber of Commerce (11:00 AM)
• Microsoft Word Basics, Part 1 At Williamson County Public Library (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Fraternal Order of Police held its annual memorial ceremony at Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church on Tuesday. The ceremony is meant to honor fallen officers. (Facebook)
• Friends of Franklin Parks shares its excitement for the Silent Run Show Series. The event will take place at the Harlinsdale Farm this weekend. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for 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.