🌱 Inclusive Kid's Gym + Downtown Franklin Association Awards

Morning, Franklin! Let's get you all caught up to start this Saturday, February 12 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Franklin.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 40 Low: 20.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Franklin today:

1. An inclusive kid's gym called We Rock the Spectrum recently opened in Franklin with a ribbon-cutting with Williamson, Inc. staff, members, and ambassadors. The gym is the first in the franchise built in Tennessee. Its goal is to provide a place for children of all ability levels to play and grow together, benefiting from sensory equipment specifically designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders. (williamsonherald.com)
2. The Downtown Franklin Association, which supports downtown businesses in Franklin through its Main Street America accreditation and programming, hosted its first annual awards meeting at The Harpeth Hotel. The nominees for the annual awards included current business members from the association. Franklin residents were encouraged to vote for a business in various award categories, from best coffee to best lunch destination. (Tennessean)
3. A motorcycle driver tried starting a physical altercation with another driver on Thursday. Franklin Police shared a video of the motorcyclist punching and shattering another motorist's driver's side mirror following a verbal altercation. This took place on Murfreesboro Road near Interstate 65. (WSMV News)

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Today in Franklin:

• How to Make Delicious, Nutritious Whole-Grain Bread with Judy Felts - Stoney Creek Farm (10:00 AM)
• Chess Club - Williamson County Public Library (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Join Frothy Love for a three-course Valentine's Day meal this weekend with your sweetheart! (Visit Franklin Events)
• Interested in a spooky weekend event? The Lotz House is hosting a ghost tour today at 6 p.m., giving guests the opportunity to experience the Civil War spirits and other unexplained phenomena. (Visit Franklin Events)
• Visit the Franklin Farmers Market today for some fresh produce, fruit, dairy, baked goods, and meats! (Factory at Franklin Events Calendar)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.