🌱 Firefighter Havrilla Retires + Spring Carnival Returns To Galleria

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 82 Low: 64.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Franklin today:

1. Franklin Fire Department Engineer Rick Havrilla will retire from firefighting this week after a 29-year career and 25 years with the department. Friends and colleagues held a retirement party for Havrilla on Wednesday at Franklin Fire Station 1. Upon retirement, Havrilla will join his wife, Erin, in Colorado Springs. (Williamson Herald)
2. Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend in Franklin? The spring carnival has returned to the CoolSprings Galleria now through May 1. Stop by for rides, games, food, and more. (Williamson Source)
3. The latest health inspection report for Mexican restaurants in Franklin has been released, with multiple restaurants receiving a perfect score of 100. Anyone who witnesses a food safety concern in Franklin is asked to contact the Restaurant Complaint and Foodborne Illness Hotline at 800-293-8228. A full list of scores for evaluated restaurants is available at the Williamson Source. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Williamson County Administrative Complex (8:00 AM)
• Montana's New Day Book Reading And Signing At Main Library (10:30 AM)
• Kids Grow! Community Garden Project Session At Williamson County Parks Rec Community Garden (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Beginning on Tuesday, May 31, the Franklin Splash will open for full summer hours. Hours of operation will be Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m.to 3:45 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., weather permitting. (Williamson Source)
• In the mood for some dueling pianos? Head down to Brasher's Lil' Nashville tonight to catch Music City Dueling Pianos perform between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. (messenger-inquirer)
• Many cats and dogs at shelters in the Franklin area are looking for their forever home. If you are interested in adopting, check out the full roundup from your Franklin Patch. (Franklin Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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.