🌱 First Friday In Franklin + Franklin Band's Annual Car Wash

Happy Friday, Franklin! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's what's going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Not as warm with a t-storm. High: 73 Low: 56.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Franklin today:

1. It's everyone's favorite day in Franklin: First Friday! As Franklin residents know, the city hosts an art walk on the first Friday of every month to bring the community together with local artists. The First Friday events will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this evening, including complimentary refreshments and live music. There's also a free trolley that will bring you to each stop! Be sure not to miss it, or else you'll have to wait until the next First Friday! (williamsonherald.com)
2. One of the best parts about living in Franklin is having the First Bank Amphitheater so close by to see all of your favorite performers. But lately, residents have not been happy with the traffic that the nearby venue creates. Last week before the Miranda Lambert concert, concert-goers reported being stuck in traffic for hours. Town administrators reportedly are planning new ways to decrease the traffic, but recommend arriving early in the meantime. (News Channel 5 Nashville)
3. The most fun car wash of the year is back in Franklin this weekend. The Franklin Band's Annual Car Wash Extravaganza beings on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For $10, customers can have their cars washed while enjoying live music and concessions. All money raised benefits the Franklin Band program. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

• Eat The Street Food Truck Festival At Bicentennial Park (5:00 PM)
• Gary Pailer Live At Big Shake's Franklin (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mental health will be the topic of Franklin Tomorrow's upcoming FrankTalks scheduled for Monday morning at the Westhaven Residents Center. As May is National Mental Health Month, the FrankTalks panel will explore resources and challenges of providing mental health services in the community. The session will begin at 9 a.m. with a coffee social and the program at 9:30 a.m. (Williamsonhomepage.com)
• The Williamson County Regional Planning Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022, in the Main Auditorium of the Williamson County Administrative Complex, 1320 West Main Street, Franklin, Tennessee. (Patch)
• Join the City of Franklin on Jun. 2 and 3 for Fishing on the Farm! This fun event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Kids 12 and younger can fish in our catch and release pond. Poles and bait are supplied, but feel free to bring your own. Call 615-794-2103 to register. (Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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.