🌱 Man Owes Thousands For COVID Treatment + New Street Name

Morning, Franklin! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in Franklin.

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First, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 50 Low: 25.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Franklin today:

1. Officials are warning residents to double-check their insurance policies after reports of a Franklin man owing thousands of dollars after being treated for COVID-19 in a local hospital. The man wondered why the COVID-19 relief funds weren't helping with his bills. Further insight explained that while hospitals did receive relief funding, it was not meant for patient hospital bills. (News 4)
2. As part of the Veterans Street Naming project, the city of Franklin's first local street is set to be named after a Franklin veteran on Friday. Old Charlotte Pike East on the city's west side by the new Mack Hatcher Parkway extension will be renamed Roy F. Alley Court. Alley, a Purple Heart recipient, died in 1945 after his plane was shot down. (williamsonherald.com)
3. A former staff drummer for the Grand Ole Opry passed away earlier this month in his Franklin home. Jerry Ray Johnston died on Jan. 9 at the age of 65 from complications with COVID pneumonia. Johnston, who himself relocated to Nashville from Louisana over 40 years ago to pursue his career in music, was known for encouraging many other musicians to move to the area, then helping them network their way toward getting gigs. (Music Row)

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Today in Franklin:

• Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time - Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Winter Wonderland, Toddler Time - Leipers Fork (10:30 AM)
• Winter Snowy Story & Craft - Williamson County Public Library (4:15 PM)
• Law Enforcement/ Public Safety Committee Meeting - County Of Williamson (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• If you're planning a wedding in Franklin, look no further than Southern Events for all of your party rental needs! Family-owned and locally based in Franklin, they are the only full-service party rental company in Williamson County. (Facebook)
• Check out the replay of Franklin's Historic Zoning Design Review Committee Meeting yesterday, Jan. 18. (Facebook)
• The Williamson County Public Library is hosting Workforce Essentials Multi-Employer Job Fair today at 10 a.m. (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.