🌱 No Public Transit On MLK Jr. Day + Swing Dancing Class And Event

Hello, Franklin! I'm back with your new edition of the Franklin Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, flurries; breezy. High: 35 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Franklin Transit Service will be shut down. This means that all public transportation options will be unavailable for the day. Despite the lack of public transit, there are plenty of events going on throughout the day to celebrate the holiday. Service will resume on Tuesday. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Franklin fast food lovers are bidding goodbye to the local Hardee's. The restaurant was located on Columbia Avenue. Patrons were alerted to the closure by a sign on the door, indicating that the restaurant is permanently shutting its doors. Those who need to satisfy their Hardee's hankering were advised to visit their other Franklin location on Murfreesboro Road. (Williamson Source)
3. On Jan. 22, throw on your favorite pair of dancing shoes and get ready to cut a rug. The Williamson County Performing Arts Center is bring back the wildly popular Sunday Swing event. You'll get a crash course on swing dancing before strutting your stuff. Music will be performed by 5 Points Swing Band. (Visit Franklin)

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Today in Franklin:

• Carnton Classic House Tour at Carnton (9:30 AM)
• Glow And Go Peel Event at Pinnacle Dermatology (10:00 AM)
• Happy Hour at Tony's Eat and Drink (2:00 PM)
• Music City Drum Corps: January '23 Camp at Freedom Middle School (7:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Get crafty at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church on Jan. 14! The church will be hosting a wonderful crafting group event where you can make friends while you get creative. (Meetup)
• Does your kid want to grow up to be a master baker? This fun class for beginners will teach them how to make their very own delicious snowman cake! The fun starts on Jan. 14. (AllEvents)
• If you're doing Sober January but still want to have a fun night out, you're in luck! Saint Goose is holding a tasting on Jan. 14 that features only non-alcoholic beverages. (DO615)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.