🌱 Elvis Festival + Benefit Concert For Officer + Franklin Rodeo

Morning, 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.

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First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the a.m.. High: 62 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Franklin today:

1. From Mar. 24-27, fans of The King will gather here in Franklin for the annual Nashville Elvis Festival. The four-day festival, held at the Jamison Theatre in The Factory, will feature special guests and top tribute artists. New for this year's event will be the Little Elvis contest, with one round for teens and one round for juniors. Visit the link for the full lineup of events and ticket information. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Franklin's Law Enforcement Appreciation Partnership has organized a concert fundraiser to support Officer Sean Finn and his family. Officer Finn was hospitalized on Jan. 1 with severe COVID pneumonia and was transferred to a Florida hospital, where he remains on a ventilator and a full lung bypass machine. The concert will take place on Mar. 20 at Generations Church downtown and will feature artists Jeff Carson, Mike Martinez, Phil Valdez, Craig Campbell, and Terry McBride. (Williamson Source)
3. After two years away, the Franklin Rodeo will return to the Williamson County Ag Expo Center! This year's rodeo will take place from May 19-21; performances begin at 7:00 p.m. each night. Adult tickets are $25, while tickets for children 12 and under are $12; all seats are reserved and tickets are available for purchase now. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

• Mid-Week Movie Matinee "Homeward Bound" - Williamson County Public Library - Children's Program (2:00 PM)
• Excel Basics, Part 3: Formulas - Williamson County Public Library - Adult Service (3:00 PM)
• Adult Craft: Shamrock! - Williamson County Public Library - Adult Service (3:00 PM)
• Law Enforcement/Public Safety Committee Meeting - Williamson County Admin Complex (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Have you ever wondered why Nashville is called the Athens of the South, or why Tennessee is also known as the Volunteer State? Learn about common Tennessee nicknames and their fascinating origins. (WKRN News 2)
• Franklin Special School District has opened registration for its Young Scholars Institute taking place this summer. (Press Release Desk)
• What's on the housing market here in Franklin? Check out this week's real estate roundup. (Franklin Patch)

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

— 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.