🌱 Patch AM: Are Franklin kids riding safely in their car seats and boosters?

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In today's newsletter:

• Are Franklin kids riding safely in their car seats and boosters?
• Franklin native makes history in Tennessee's comeback win at Arkansas

Also on today's calendar: Mark Anthony & The Mark Anthony Ensemble @ Pumpkinfest 2026 and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain in the a.m.; cloudy, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
• Monday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 87, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AAA: 90% of Tennessee Children Move to Seat Belts Too Soon (wilsoncountysource.com) — Tennessee safety experts are warning that most children are being moved into seat belts and booster seats too early, and many restraints are installed incorrectly, even in communities like Franklin. New research from AAA and state partners outlines how to check proper fit, recommends back-seat riding for kids under 13, and points families to Tennessee car seat inspection events and resources.
   

• Late Score Secures #15/14 Vols' Win in Fayetteville (utsports.com) — A Franklin native, quarterback George MacIntyre, made his first career start for the Vols and helped lead Tennessee to a late 24-17 win over Arkansas. His debut under center, combined with a dominant rushing performance, marked a milestone for a Nashville-area product and added to coach Josh Heupel's growing win total.
   

📸 Around Franklin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• PFLAG Franklin LGBT Support Group →
  St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 501 W. Main Street, Franklin
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• WillCo Connected Business Mixer
  Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood, 760 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood
  4:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Moms Together - Franklin Campus →
  Fellowship Franklin | Worship Center, 1725 Columbia Ave # 100, Franklin
  9:30 am
Friday October 16
• Music for Seniors Free Daytime Concert w/ The WannaBeatles →
  419 Main Street, Franklin
  11:00 am
• One Hit Wonderful A WCPAC Original Revue →
  Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Franklin Gun and Knife Show →
  Williamson County Expo Center, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin
  9:00 am
• Williamson County Writers Group →
  Main Library Franklin > Learning Center, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin
  10:00 am
• One Hit Wonderful A WCPAC Original Revue →
  Wiliamson County Performing Arts Center, 112 Everbright Avenue, Franklin
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Franklin, TN →
  Franklin TN
Saturday October 24
• Mark Anthony & The Mark Anthony Ensemble @ Pumpkinfest 2026 →
  Franklin Public Square, 301 Public Square, Franklin
  3:10 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday October 11
• FSM Sunday ReMix →
  Fellowship Brentwood | The Barn, 1210 Franklin Rd, Brentwood
  9:00 am
Monday October 12
• IHS Freshman Football vs Brentwood HS
  Independence High School, 1776 Declaration Way, Thompson's Stati
  5:30 pm
• IHS JV Football @ Brentwood HS
  Brentwood High School, 5304 Murray Ln, Brentwood
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hardee's Restaurants, LLC posted a job opening for Facilities Custodian in Franklin. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Brentwood

• The Latest Tennessee Event News for October 9, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
• Dolly Parton's Former Los Angeles Home Hits the Market for the First Time in 25 Years (lmtonline.com)
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Nolensville

• Tennessee high school football scores for Week 8 of TSSAA football 2026 season (tennessean.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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