🌱 Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Care + Tennessee Women Connect

Happy Saturday, people of Franklin! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. These are the most important things happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 40 Low: 22.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Franklin:

1. The Williamson Medical Center received the Center of Excellence in Education and Training for Infants and Families Affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome designation from the Vermont Oxford Network. The award recognizes that Williamson Medical Center is among the 85 percent of the multidisciplinary care teams across the state that are trained to handle Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Infants with the syndrome are more likely to have respiratory complications, feeding difficulty, low birthweights, and extended hospital stays. (Williamson Source)
2. The City of Franklin is naming its first local street after a Franklin veteran at Carlisle Lane and Old Charlotte Pike. The street will be named after Franklin born and raised Roy F. Alley a World War Two veteran and recipient of the purple heart. The street naming is part of the Veterans Street Naming project that was launched in 2018. (Press Release Desk)
3. Franklin female business executives met with Nolensville female business executives for Tennessee Women Connect networking event. The event was at Mill Creek Brewing Company and included more than 140 women in attendance. Tennessee Women Connect members come from every type of industry and there is no cap on who can join. Click the link to find information on how to join. (williamsonherald.com)

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Today in Franklin:

• Read with Lucy: Children's Program At The Williamson County Public Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin shared photos of what Gray's on Main looked like back in the late 40's. Click to take a look at the fascinating glimpse back in time. (Facebook)
• The Registry is the preeminent bridal registry and fine tableware purveyor in Historic Franklin. Click to check them out. (Facebook)
• Friends of Franklin Parks welcomed Braton Machleit and Will Kesler to their organization during the 2022 Board of Directors Meeting. (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.