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🌱 Mack Hatcher Extension Completed + Weekend Events In Franklin
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Good morning, neighbors! Sammi Caramela here with a fresh issue of the Franklin Daily.
First, today's weather:
Morning rain; cloudy, warm. High: 67 Low: 60.
Here are the top 4 stories today in Franklin:
- The Tennessee Department of Transportation celebrated the completion of the Mack Hatcher Northwest Quadrant project yesterday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project, constructed by Eutaw Construction Company Inc., extended Mack Hatcher Parkway for 3.1 miles from Hillsboro Road north of downtown Franklin to SR 96 west of downtown Franklin, including a bridge over the Harpeth River. (The Tennessee Tribune)
- A majority stake in Franklin-based contractor CGI Electric has been purchased by a Denver electrical contracting firm. The acquisition has yielded a new incorporation under the name Weifield Group Tennessee, with CJ Wheeler at the helm as its general manager. The new group aims to consolidate clientele in the southern United States. (Nashville Post)
- Looking for something fun to do in the Franklin area this weekend? Check out our list of upcoming local events, including high school sports games and library reading programs. (Franklin Patch)
- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee's approval rating is slipping as voters on both sides of the aisle disapprove of a new vaccine-related law. The new regulation prohibits private companies from requiring their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Tennessean)
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Today in Franklin:
- Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie At The Williamson County Main Library (10:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.)
From my notebook:
- Take a "staycation" and spend some time exploring Franklin this winter! Book a two-night or more stay through visitfranklin.com through December 31 to receive a free $50 Visa e-gift card. Stay must occur between Dec. 1, 2021 and Feb. 28, 2022. (Facebook)
- For Franklin residents who live in the Orange Zone, city leaf collection will begin today, Dec. 17, to account for the shortened holiday week next week. (Facebook)
- Style My Holidays invites residents to visit with Santa this weekend (Dec. 18 and 19) at The Parker House on Main in downtown Franklin. Reserve your time slot at stylemyholidays.com. (Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.
— Sammi Caramela
About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."