Hello Franklin! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Why did Mooyah suddenly shut its Franklin burger spot?
Franklin community invited to celebrate Sam Thomas III's life in September
Also on today's calendar: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 86, low: 62.
Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes in Franklin Closes (williamsonsource.com) — Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes has permanently closed its Franklin location on W McEwen Drive, thanking locals for strong support since 2023. Fans can still use their rewards and gift cards at the nearby Brentwood restaurant on Franklin Road, which the company says is growing and ready to welcome Franklin customers.
• Remembering Sam Thomas, III (lincolnparishjournal.com) — Friends and family in Franklin will gather September 19 at Kimbro's Café and Pickin' Parlor to celebrate the life of music-loving Sam Thomas III, a former Nashville resident. The obituary shares his journey across several Southern cities, his deep love of people and music, and how to honor him through memorial gifts.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
with all the recent posts about cyclists being "annoying" or "in the way," I just wanted to share something that's been on my mind. There was a really tragic crash here in Tennessee where a college cycling team was hit during a training ride. Two young riders lost their lives, and… (Nextdoor River Rest)
Arbor Lodging posted a job opening for Hotel Housekeeper/Room Attendant in Franklin. Apply here.
Franklin Special School District posted a job opening for Part Time School Custodian Floater in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brentwood
Buffalo Wild Wings Throwback Menu Returns Early 2000s Classics (williamsonsource.com)
Attorney Connie Lynn Reguli Disbarred in Tennessee Over Social Media Attacks, Threats, and Misconduct (alabnews.com)
Nolensville
Police Officers Watching for Illegal Passers to Ride Middle Tennessee School Buses (stnonline.com)
Rutherford Source's Latest Eat & Drink News for August 20, 2026 (rutherfordsource.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!