🌱 Spring Hill Construction + Karen Kingsbury To Visit Franklin

Hey, people of Franklin! Sean Peek here with a brand-new copy of the Franklin Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 75 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Headed south? You may see a slowdown in Spring Hill. Construction of the new I-65 interchange began yesterday. Representatives of the construction company said the interchange will reduce congestion and add an exit between SR840 and Saturn Parkway. The interchange is anticipated to open in Apr. 2023. (Williamson Source)
2. New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury will be in Franklin this month. As a bonus for customers who pre-order a copy of "The Baxters" with Landmark Booksellers, an exclusive live event will be available at the Franklin Theater next Tuesday, Apr. 26. Attendees will get to watch an exclusive trailer for the upcoming television adaptation of Kingsbury's book series "The Baxters." (Main Street Nashville)
3. Do you have hazardous waste in need of disposal? Williamson recycles is holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at the end of the month. Residents of Williamson and neighboring counties are encouraged to drop off their hazardous waste safely at the event on Apr. 30. See the link for details. (Williamson Home Page)

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Today in Franklin:

• Meet The Distillers Of Franklin Distillery At Cool Springs Wine & Spirits (3:00 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Friends of Franklin Parks shared photos from a visit by Tom Curl Jr. Tom brought hand-crafted jewelry for Ellie G's Dream World Playground fundraiser, available for donors who give $5,000 or more. Check out the beautiful jewelry at the link. (Facebook)
• The Bone and Joint Institute of Tennesee was recognized as the Williamson County 2022 Company Spotlight. The Franklin-based company provides state-of-the-art care to patients across Williamson County. (Williamson Home Page)
• Nashville Pride shared a post with the line-up for their upcoming festival. The Jun. 25-26 festival will be headlined by Walk The Moon and Tanya Tucker. Check the video for details on tickets. (Instagram)

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— 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.