🌱 Franklin Street Named After Veteran + Taste of Franklin Event

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Very cold; breezy in the a.m.. High: 31 Low: 20.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Franklin today:

1. This Friday, the City of Franklin will name its first local street after a Franklin-born veteran. This will take place at 10:00 a.m. at Carlisle Lane and Old Charlotte Pike. Roy F. Alley was a World War II veteran and he received a purple heart. The Street will be named Roy F. Alley Ct. The renaming is part of the Veterans Street Naming project launched in 2018 and any other suggestions are welcome. (Williamson Source)
2. The Williamson County school board of education has requested that teachers receive a pay increase. There are three different pay augmentation plans being considered and if approved by the county commission, the raises will be effective as of Feb. 1. They hope this will increase retention and hiring. (Tennessean)
3. The Taste of Franklin will return to Franklin High School this year on Jan. 29. There will be over 20 local restaurants and other foodservice businesses participating. Tickets are $30. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

• Adult Craft: A Valentine's Day Heart at Williamson County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Budget & Finance Committee Meeting at the City of Franklin (3:00 PM)
• Franklin Transit Authority Meeting at City of Franklin (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin wants residents to know that they can order COVID-19 testing kits for free from the USPS. Homes are limited to one testing kit that comes with four rapid tests. (Facebook)
• The Williamson County Animal Shelter is running low on large and extra-large wire dog crates. They're requesting donations and they can be left in bins outside of the shelter. (Facebook)
• Looking for something to do with visiting friends or your family? Find the coziest winter activities to enjoy in Franklin. (Visit Franklin)

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Alrighty, you're all good 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.