🌱 FrankTalks Black History Month + Franklin Theatre Proposal

Happy Friday, people of Franklin! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Franklin today.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 66 Low: 35.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Franklin today:

1. In recognition of Black History Month, Franklin Tomorrow's FrankTalks lecture scheduled for Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, will focus on the theme "Significant Sites in Franklin's African American History." Alma McLemore, president of the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County; local historian Thelma Battle; and the Rev. Kenneth Hill from Shorter Chapel A.M.E Church will be on the panel. (WilliamsonHomepage.com)
2. It's a local love story just in time for Valentine's Day weekend: Country singer Adam Doleac got engaged to longtime girlfriend MacKinnon Morrissey at the historic Franklin Theatre earlier this week. Morrissey arrived at the theater thinking she'd be seeing her favorite movie, The Parent Trap, with her friends, but instead, she found Doleac waiting there to pop the question. Doleac had one more romantic surprise in store for his now-fiancee: The marquee sign outside Franklin Theatre read, "Never ever gonna want another" — a reference to lyrics from his song, "Another." (People.com)
3. Local real estate leader Danny Anderson, the current managing broker of Parks Realty on Main Street in Franklin and a 38-year industry veteran, will be stepping down on Feb. 15 and welcome Pilkerton Realtors agent Matt Ligon to the position. Anderson will assume a new role as the director of culture and community affairs for Parks Realty. (Williamson Herald)

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Today in Franklin:

• All About the Libby App At Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Extended Walking Tour Of The Carter House And Franklin Battlefield (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Franklin is in for a cool and breezy Valentine's Day weekend. High temps are expected to be in the 30s and 40s with wind gusts up to 16 to 17 mph. (Franklin Patch)
• Looking for a special treat for your Valentine? Downtown Franklin encourages you to check out Kilwins Franklin, where you can pick up a pound of hand-dipped chocolate strawberries in Milk or Dark Chocolate or a special Valentine Box of hand-crafted truffles and fine chocolates! (Facebook)
• The Williamson County Animal Shelter is moving! It will be reopened on February 14, 2022, at its new location at 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court in Franklin. Until then, it is closed for adoptions. (Facebook)
• If you're going to Jim Warren Park today, you may see some parking areas temporarily blocked off. The City of Franklin is re-striping the parking lots before kicking off a busy sports season next week! (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.