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🌱 Auto Burglary Suspect Arrested + Harpeth River Flooding

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Franklin.

Good morning, Franklin! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Franklin.


First, today's weather:

Cloudy and chilly. High: 46 Low: 35.


Here are the three top stories today in Franklin:

  1. An auto burglary suspect was arrested in Franklin early on Monday morning. Officers chased Kevonte Williams on foot before catching him and placing him under arrest. Williams has been charged with three counts of burglary and one count of evading arrest. (WKRN News 2)
  2. Franklin residents are still struggling with flooding that has resulted from this week's heavy rains. The Harpeth River has been overflowing and causing problems across the entire county. The Williamson County Emergency Management is warning drivers to avoid flooded roads, especially at night. (WSMV Nashville)
  3. A new downtown Franklin office building is in development and may be open to the community by fall 2022. Fourth Avenue Partners Franklin began construction on the two-story, mixed-use building at 249 Fourth Ave. N. in November 2021. It will house over 16,000 square feet of office and personal services spaces. (Williamson Herald)

Today in Franklin:

  • Nashville Opera's Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears At Main Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • New pets are available for adoption in the Franklin area! Check out the complete listing of pets on Patch. (Franklin Patch)
  • Come one, come all to celebrate the grand opening of Williamson County Animal Center on Monday, Feb. 28! Get the details on Facebook. (Facebook)

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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.

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