🌱 Natchez Trace Parkway Closed + WMC Welcomes First 2022 Baby

Good morning, Franklin! I'm Sean Peek, and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny. High: 49 Low: 37.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Franklin:

1. Due to winter weather conditions, officials closed the Natchez Trace Parkway from Highway 46 in Tennessee to the Northern Terminus in Nashville on Sunday. Closures will remain in place until snow and ice are cleared from the motor road. Though the parkway remains open south of Highway 46, the National Park Service stated that travelers could expect further closures due to ice, sleet, snow, or downed trees. (WSMV Nashville)
2. The new year just got happier for one local family. Williamson Medical Center in Franklin welcomed its first baby of 2022 in the wee hours of the morning on Jan. 1. The little bundle of joy, Yana Yashvi, is the new daughter of proud parents Bhawana Priyadarshini and Kamal Kumar. (williamsonherald.com)
3. Winter weather, COVID-19 staffing shortages, and post-holiday travel created the perfect storm for flight cancellations to and from Nashville International Airport (BNA). BNA faced nearly 48 canceled flights on top of the 2,500-plus cancellations nationwide, leaving passengers stranded in Tennessee. (WKRN News 2)

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Today in Franklin:

• Toddler Time @ Main - Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting - County Of Williamson (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Find a new job for the new year with the latest Franklin-area job postings. (Franklin Patch)
• If you attended "Dickens of a Christmas" this year, The Franklin Theatre wants to hear from you. Complete a survey for a chance to win tickets to the theatre. (Facebook)
• Discover how much snow fell in Middle Tennessee overnight Sunday into Monday. (Tennessean)

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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.