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In today's newsletter:
- How East Main Street bridge work could affect your Franklin commute
- How to score big savings at Franklin's upcoming consignment mega-sale
- Why K-Love's new CFO is moving to the Franklin area
Also on today's calendar: After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class and 7 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Chris S.!
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 91, low: 64.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What to know as preliminary work starts on Franklin's East Main Street bridge (newschannel5.com) — Drivers in Franklin should prepare for intermittent flagging on the East Main Street bridge starting August 24 as TDOT begins preliminary work on a major reconstruction project. One lane each way will generally remain open, but occasional full nighttime closures are possible, with the overall bridge work expected to continue through summer 2028. 
• Refresh Your Closet for Less at the ReRuns Are Fun Consignment Sale (williamsonsource.com) — Families in Franklin can stock up on discounted clothing, shoes, and gear at the ReRuns Are Fun consignment sale running August 27–30 at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park on Long Lane. With presales for volunteers, consignors, heroes, and new parents plus public shopping and a dollar dash, the event offers big savings on popular brands for all ages.
• K-Love Names Evan Masyr as Chief Financial Officer (radio-online.com) — Christian radio network K-Love has named longtime Salem Media executive Evan Masyr as its new chief financial officer, effective September 14. While the role is national, Masyr plans to relocate to the Franklin area, bringing another senior media leader into the local community and potentially strengthening the region's growing faith-based media presence.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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- PHS Peewee Cheer Camp
Fred J Page High School Page High School Cafe. , 6281 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
8:15 am - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, Franklin
9:00 am - FHS-Sooccer Varsity Girls vs Shelbyville @ Shelbyville
Franklin High School Franklin, TN 37064
5:00 pm - PHS XC @ Green Hill Invitational
Fred J Page High School Hermitage Park, 3788 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076, USA
6:00 pm - PMS - Volleyball vs LMS
Fred J Page Middle School Page Middle School, 6262 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
4:00 pm - PMS Girls Soccer vs FMS @ PMS
Fred J Page Middle School Page Middle School, 6262 Arno Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
4:30 pm - FHS - Checkpoints Class
Franklin High School , 810 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, US
5:00 pm - PHS Freshman Football
Fred J Page High School Nolensville High School, 1600 Summerlyn Dr, Nolensville, TN 371
6:00 pm - FHS-Football Freshman vs Summit @ FHS
Franklin High School Franklin, TN 37064
6:00 pm - Virtual Wheelchair Dance Class →
, Nashville
5:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday September 1
🗓 Events Nearby
- FHS - Golf vs BGA
Franklin High School Vanderbilt Legends Club, 1500 Legends Club Ln, Franklin, TN 370
4:00 pm - FHS - Football vs Lavergne @ FHS
Franklin High School , 810 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, US
7:00 pm - BHS varsity football @ Smyrna
Brentwood High School Smyrna High School, 100 Bulldog Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167, USA
7:00 pm - RHS - Football vs MRA @ RHS
Ravenwood High School , 1724 Wilson Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My little "Babygirl" has been missing for about a week now.
She about 3 years old. Overweight, because she loves eat lol She is very well-loved and we want her back. She has been gone for days at a time, but… (Nextdoor Rogersshire) - What a great experience!
I will Definitely use this service again! My knives are very sharp and he knows his stuff! (Nextdoor Birdsong Hollow)
- Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Kids Events Team Member in Franklin. Apply here.
- Carl's Jr. Restaurants, LLC posted a job opening for Facilities Custodian in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brentwood
- Attorney Connie Lynn Reguli Disbarred in Tennessee Over Social Media Attacks, Threats, and Misconduct (alabnews.com)
- Family hopes historic 1899 home survives HOA money scandal tied to TBI investigation (newschannel5.com)
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0000027996-26-000117 (sec.gov)
Nolensville
- Goodlettsville 11U All-Stars capture Southeast Regional championship (mainstreetmediatn.com)
- Rutherford Source's Latest Eat & Drink News for August 20, 2026 (rutherfordsource.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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