🌱 No Banned Books In Franklin + I-65N Accident Leaves One Dead

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Franklin today.

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First, today's weather:

Rain; colder in the afternoon. High: 53 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Williamson County Schools answered questions on Monday about banning books in Franklin and other area schools. The district explicitly said that they are not considering or requesting to move any books from the school system. They reviewed 31 books or texts in the request and concluded that none of them would be removed from the school library or teachers' library. (Williamson Source)
2. Red Pony, the popular bar and restaurant, returned to its downtown Franklin Main Street location on Tuesday night. The restaurant was displaced from their home of 15 years after the building was damaged by a fire last year. Red Pony temporarily moved to McConnell House while the original location was being rebuilt. (williamsonherald.com)
3. An accident on I-65 N has left one person dead. The accident occurred around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning when a passenger vehicle was struck by a semi-truck. The driver of the vehicle was killed on impact. (WZTV)

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Today in Franklin:

• Planning Commission Informational Meeting At City Hall (8:00 AM)
• Disney Institute At The Barn at Sycamore Farms (8:30 AM)
• Board of Zoning Appeals At City Hall (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a fun place to throw a party? Four Franklin City Parks have pavilions you can rent: Aspen Grove Park Fieldstone Park, Jim Warren Park (2 pavilions available), and Pinkerton Park (2 pavilions available). They each have a playground, a grill space, and a restroom within a reasonable distance. (Facebook)
• Please use a bin to throw your trash in! Learn how you can get involved to help curb litter in Franklin: www.franklintn.gov/litterprevention. (Facebook)
• Stay tuned throughout February as Franklin celebrates Black History in our community. (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.