🌱 Patch AM: Franklin community gathers Saturday to remember Carla Denise Head’s life

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• Franklin community gathers Saturday to remember Carla Denise Head's life

Also on today's calendar: "Fiddler on the Roof" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
• Friday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carla Denise Head (williamsonsource.com) — Franklin friends and neighbors are invited to honor the life of Carla Denise Head, who passed away September 9 at Williamson Health Center at age 61. Visitation and funeral services will be held Saturday, September 19 at Limestone Baptist Church on West Main Street, followed by burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Franklin, with many local family members listed among her survivors.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 17
• BRONZE VIP Presale for Little Sprouts (Kids WELCOME) →
  The Factory at Franklin (in Liberty Hall), 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Reverse Mortgages →
  5000 Meridian Blvd 1st floor, 5000 Meridian Boulevard, Franklin
• Job Fair →
  Embassy Suites, 820 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin
  10:00 am
• Waves Annual Fundraising Breakfast →
  Highwoods Park Place, 711 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin
  6:00 pm
• NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour →
  FirstBank Amphitheater, 4525 Graystone Quarry Lane, Franklin
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• "Fiddler on the Roof" →
  Williamson County Performing Arts Center
  9:00 am
• Special Called Beer Board Hearing →
  Franklin TN
  2:30 pm
• Franklin Light Opera Presents Fiddler on the Roof →
  Williamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin
  7:00 pm
• Opening for Danica Hart - Open Hart Sessions →
  Franklin TN
  7:00 pm
• Ashton Smith Band →
  332 Main Street, Franklin
  8:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Volunteer at River Swing →
  River Circle Farm, 1041 Sneed Rd. W, Franklin
• Porchfest: WORLD TURNING - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute with BECK & CALL →
  Magli Green located in Westhaven Town Center, 191 Front Street, Franklin

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
  Found on September 14, 2026 in Spring Hill, TN 37174 near Burgess Lane Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor GooseCrk-Stream-GreenVlly)
• I am looking for a small church with the congregation of 100 or less.
  I was raised southern Baptist, but I would like to be part of a church that feels like a family and I want to be able to be noticed if I go missing… (Nextdoor Pinewood Rd)

• Community Health Systems, Inc. posted a job opening for Tax Coordinator in Franklin. Apply here.
• Freeman Webb Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Ashton Brook in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brentwood

• Lithuanian IP Startup EnforceShield Announces €1.7 million Seed Funding Round (law.com)
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Nolensville

• Inspiring Conversations with Tam Nguyen of Nolen Nail Spa (nashvillevoyager.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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