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🌱 Food Drive For Tornado Victims + Factory Water Tower Lit Up

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Sammi Caramela, Neighbor

Rise and shine, Franklin! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mild with sun and clouds. High: 64 Low: 54.

Here are the top 3 stories in Franklin today:

  1. Several Williamson County fire departments have partnered with One Generation Away to host a canned food drive to benefit victims of the recent deadly tornadoes. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 21, from 7 AM to 7 PM, at Brentwood Fire Station 1, Fairview Fire Station 31, and all Franklin and Spring Hill Fire Stations. (Press Release Desk)
  2. The City of Franklin requires residents and businesses to register their alarm systems and renew registration annually. Now you can do both online by visiting the Franklin Police Department's website and clicking on the alarm registration and renewal button. (Press Release Desk)
  3. To celebrate the holidays, The Factory at Franklin has draped the iconic Factory water tower with lights to make a 100-foot water tower "Christmas Tree" that will be lit nightly throughout the season. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

  • Law Enforcement/ Public Safety Committee Meeting At The Williamson County Administrative Complex (5:30 PM)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Sammi Caramela

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

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