🌱 Walker Hayes Book Signing At Landmark + County Fair Breaks Records

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Franklin.I'll get right to it.

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 86 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Country artist Walker Hayes will be hosting a book signing in Franklin on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Participants can grab a copy of his book "Glad You're Here" at the signing. The event is scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Landmark Booksellers. Click to reserve your book copy. (rutherfordsource.com)
2. The Williamson County Performing Arts Center will be hosting the Franklin Light Opera's "The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan" from Sep. 9 through Sep. 11. The performance will celebrate the best of Gilbert and Sullivan selections. Tickets are $20 for adults under 55 years of age. Tickets for adults over 55 years of age are discounted to $16.50. Students can purchase $12 tickets. Click to purchase tickets. (Williamson Source)
3. The 2022 Williamson County Fair organizers said this year's fair attendance was the largest ever recorded. The fair's revenue reportedly increased by 10 percent this year. Attendance increased by about 5 percent. More than 7,000 pounds of food was also collected in lieu of admission for GraceWorks Ministries — another record. (williamsonherald.com)

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Today in Franklin:

• Therapeutics Open Crafts At Franklin Recreation Complex (1:00 PM)
• R&B Nights At Big Shakes (3:00 PM)
• Open Tasting With Franklin Distillery At Saint Goose (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Franklin High School Class of 1972 will be celebrating its 50th reunion on Sep. 17. The class will be celebrating with a special dinner at the Williamson County Enrichment Center from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The class president is attempting to contact everyone in the Class of 1972 to attend. For more information, please contact Ed Underwood at 615-347-2579. (williamsonherald.com)
• Franklin has something fun for everyone in the family. Click for a list of the 17 best family-friendly activities in Franklin. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• Friends of Franklin Parks' annual Raise The Roofs is this Saturday. Click to learn how you can volunteer. (Friends of Franklin Parks via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.