🌱 Franklin Fire Department Award Winners + Main Street Festival

Happy Friday, people of Franklin! Here's everything you need to know going on in Franklin today.

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First, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Franklin Fire Department has announced its award winners for 2021. Among the honorees for the 2021 Phoenix Awards, which are given to those who help save the life of a patient in cardiac arrest, are two Franklin Police Officers. Click the link to see the recipients of the Personnel of the Year, Phoenix, Stork, and Deployment Awards. (Franklintn.gov)
2. Are you headed to the 38th annual Main Street Festival in Downtown Franklin this weekend? Catch a ride with The TMA Group by parking at either Harlinsdale Park or Franklin High School. Shuttles will be provided to and from the festival at both locations on Apr. 23 and 24. (Twitter)
3. The eighth annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival has released this year's lineup of performers. Among the headliners will be country music stars Chris Stapleton and Brandi Carlile, recent Grammy Best Album winner Jon Batiste, and The Avett Brothers. The two-day event will take place at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm on Sept. 24 and 25. (Williamson)

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Today in Franklin:

• Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie, At Williamson County Public Library - Children's Program (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Check out this music video from April 2017 of Brad Paisley on the Square shooting the music video for his song "Heaven South." Watch at the link. (Facebook)
• If you're downtown for the festival this weekend, be sure to stop at some of the lovely boutiques and restaurants that make the historic downtown so unique! (Facebook)
• Do you recognize this dog found at Glastonberry Dr in Fieldstone Farms? (Facebook)

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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.