🌱 History And Culture Center + Ex-Con Violates Parole

Get on up, Franklin! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has decided to turn Franklin's McConnell House into the History and Culture Center of Williamson County. The announcement was made on Monday by Foundation president Bari Beasley. The new center will feature interactive exhibits and meeting spaces. (Tennessean)
2. Are you in the market for a new career or simply looking for a new employer? Patch, with the help of ZipRecruiter, has compiled an extensive list of Franklin area employers hiring for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Click the link for the full list. (Franklin Patch)
3. An ex-con is back behind bars after a surprise visit unearthed a small arsenal of weapons in the parolee's Franklin home. Lane Locke was paroled in 2010 for good behavior after being sentenced to 55 years in prison for his alleged involvement in a botched armed robbery. Locke is being held at the Williamson County Jail. (WKRN News 2)

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Today in Franklin:

• Toddler Time At The Williamson County Public Library (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin shares water conservation tips while celebrating Franklin Water Week. Click here to start conserving water today. (Facebook)
• Eat The Streets is this Friday at Bicentennial Park. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. (Facebook)
• Applications for Franklin Locals are currently open. Click here to apply and join in on Southern hospitality. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.