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🌱 Battle Of Franklin Trust + Real Estate Boom In Williamson Cnty

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Rise and shine, Franklin! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and mild. High: 69 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories in Franklin today:

  1. On the 157th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin, the Battle of Franklin Trust continued its annual tradition of displaying luminaries at the Carter House and Carnton on Tuesday. The event is in honor of the 10,000 lives lost in what was one of the most brutal clashes of the Civil War. (williamsonherald.com)
  2. Real estate sales have continued to boom in Williamson County, during the COVID-19 pandemic as companies have continued to relocate to the region, needing commercial space and places to live for their employees. (williamsonherald.com)
  3. Ace Hardware is set to expand in Williamson County. Butters' Ace Hardware will break ground in Thompson's Station this month, with a targeted opening in August 2022. (The Tennessean)

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Today in Franklin:

  • Planning Commission Informational Meeting (8:00 AM)
  • Take Charge of Your Diabetes - Williamson County Public Library - Adult Service (10:00 AM)
  • MS. Liz's Pre-school Story Time @ Main (10:00 AM)
  • BundleN Healthcare Product Ribbon Cutting (11:00 AM)
  • Budget & Finance Committee - City of Franklin (2:00 PM)
  • Innovation Center Open House - Williamson County Chamber of Commerce (3:00 PM)
  • Teen Crafternoon - Williamson County Public Library - Teen Program (3:30 PM)
  • Crafter's Night Out @Leipers Fork - Leiper's Fork Public Library (4:30 PM)
  • Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - City of Franklin (6:00 PM)

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— Sammi Caramela

About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."

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