Morning Franklin! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Open House and 8 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Susan M.!
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• WCS High Schools Remain Among Best in State (williamsonsource.com subscription) — Williamson County high schools, including Franklin High, remain among the top-ranked non-magnet schools in Tennessee, with Franklin High placing tenth statewide and 489th nationally. All 11 WCS high schools landed in the top 70 statewide, reflecting strong performance in college readiness, test scores, and graduation rates that directly impact local students and families.
• 'Strange phone call' prompts brief shelter-in place at Williamson County elementary school. Here's what we know (wsmv.com) — Oak View Elementary in Franklin briefly went into a shelter-in-place Wednesday after staff received an unusual phone call, prompting a cautious response amid a week of hoax threats in Middle Tennessee. Law enforcement quickly determined there was no active threat, dismissal was only briefly delayed, and the principal thanked families and officers for their cooperation and support.
• Jelly Roll's Net Worth: From Prison To Country Stardom In 2026 (moneydigest.com) — A high-profile country artist's divorce settlement includes transferring a $6.2 million property in Franklin to his ex-wife, while he keeps a large farm in Burns. The article examines how this real estate split and legal costs could trim his estimated net worth, but notes the financial impact is relatively modest compared with his overall fortune.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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