🌱 Free Pet Food At New WCAC + Palmetto Moon At CoolSprings

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First, today's weather:

Warm with periods of sun. High: 70 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. This Friday, Mar. 18, Franklin-area pet owners can head to the new Williamson County Animal Shelter (WCAC) location to pick up free pet food. The new address is 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court in Franklin, near the Franklin Christian Academy. WCAC's monthly Paw Pantry program is available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to county residents; proof of residence will be required. (Williamson Source)
2. A new shop "celebrating the Southern lifestyle" will be headed to the CoolSprings Galleria this summer. South Carolina-based store Palmetto Moon carries a wide selection of lifestyle brands and collegiate gear. This will be the brand's first location in Williamson County; the opening date has not yet been released. (Williamson Source)
3. On Tuesday night, Franklin fire crews responded to a blaze near Jim Warren Park that left one dog dead and another injured. Firefighters could not rescue the animals in time due to heavy smoke coming from the eaves as well as fire in the attic. The injured dog was treated by firefighters at the scene, then transported to a local veterinary clinic for further care. The dogs' owner was not home at the time of the fire. (WSMV 4)

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Today in Franklin:

• Build It With Blocks - Williamson County Public Library - Children's Program (10:00 AM)
• Franklin Transit Authority - City of Franklin (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A man from Mt. Juliet has been arrested in Franklin after being charged with his fifth DUI. A Franklin police officer determined 30-year-old Dylan Lankford was impaired and found 35 empty cans and bottles of beer in his vehicle. (williamsonherald.com)
• If you're headed into Nashville, you might discover higher surcharges than usual with Uber and Lyft. However, local rideshare company Earth Rides can maintain a stable rate, thanks to its all-electric fleet. (WSMV 4)
• Congratulations to Kendall Grimes, senior at Battle Ground Academy, for winning the 2022 Tennessee Poetry Out Loud Contest! Grimes will be headed to the national semifinals on Sunday, May 1. (Nashville Parent)

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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.