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🌱 Judge Reveals Reelection Committee + Rodeo Returns

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Hey, neighbors! Sean Peek here with a fresh issue of the Franklin Daily.


First, today's weather:

Colder with a shower or two. High: 49 Low: 34.


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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

  1. This week, Juvenile Court Judge Sharon Guffee revealed the line-up of her campaign's reelection committee. The long-serving judge and former prosecutor will head into the primary with significant institutional support. Guffee was first elected to the post in 2014. She's served in various judicial capacities in the county juvenile court system since 2004. (Williamson Herald)
  2. Ladies and Gentleman, start your clopping. The Franklin Rodeo Parade will return after two years of pandemic postponement and is open for entries. The annual event will return on May 19-21. Rodeo week begins May 14 starting with the annual Franklin Rodeo Parade at noon in downtown Franklin. (Williamson Herald)
  3. Ravenwood High Principal Dr. Pam Vaden won the Middle Tennessee Principal of the Year award this week. Dr. Vaden, who has led the school since 2002, is now in the running for becoming principal of the year for the entire state. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

  • Los Angeles Guitar Quartet at Franklin Theater (8:00 pm)

From my notebook:

  • Kick off your Sunday shoes and head down to Franklin High Theater for its production of Footloose. This timeless fable of authoritarianism and resistance will run from Apr. 7 - 9. (Williamson Source)
  • The Buttercup Festival awaits! Check out the over 140 vendors and bow before the winners of the Miss and Little Miss Buttercup Pageant on Apr. 10. (VisitFranklin)
  • Attention, history buffs! The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County needs you. To promote the coming Main Street Festival, the foundation posted a picture of the festival from decades past and asked locals for help identifying the year. (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.

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