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Hello Franklin! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will KidStrong's new Franklin center help your kids grow?
  • What spooky fun is planned at Franklin's Trunk or Treat night?
  • See who cashed big at Franklin's Simmons Bank Open finale.

Also on today's calendar: "Fiddler on the Roof" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ICYMI: Shawn Johnson East, Andrew East Bring KidStrong to Franklin This November (williamsonsource.com) — A new KidStrong center is opening in Franklin this November on Cool Springs Boulevard, bringing coach-led development classes for kids from crawling age through 11. Owned locally by Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East, the site will offer age-based programs, camps, and parties, and is already hiring coaches while families can sign up online for opening updates.
   

2. The Learning Experience in Franklin to Host Trunk or Treat (williamsonsource.com) — Families in Franklin can mark their calendars for a free Trunk or Treat night at The Learning Experience on Swanson Branch Way, set for Friday, October 23, 2026. Kids can enjoy decorated trunks, a bubble house, touch-a-truck, crafts, and slime, while parents learn about a limited-time $500 tuition discount for new enrollments starting by October 31.
   

3. 2026 Simmons Bank Open final results: Prize money payout, Korn Ferry Tour leaderboard and how much each golfer made (thegolfnewsnet.com) — Franklin just hosted a big moment on the Korn Ferry Tour, as Alvaro Ortiz won the Simmons Bank Open at Vanderbilt Legends Club with a 26-under finish and secured his 2027 PGA Tour card. The article breaks down the full leaderboard, prize money payouts, and how this Franklin tournament fits into the season's playoff race.
   

4. Columbia man shot after firing at officers on Skyview Drive, TBI investigating (fox17.com) — A Columbia man was seriously wounded after allegedly firing at officers outside his home, prompting a SWAT response and a TBI investigation into the shooting. In related coverage, authorities are also looking into a Franklin church employee accused of taking more than $350,000, a case that could affect trust and finances at a local place of worship.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Lord is really impressing upon me to be the hands and feet of Him.
    The verse "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted… (Nextdoor Peytonsville)
  • MISSING: beloved orange tabby, Copper.
    Usually only goes out in the evenings for a few hours and stays close to our house. Been since Thursday evening. Please check garages and let us know… (Nextdoor Keystone)
  • Yusen Logistics Co. posted a job opening for Billing Specialist in Franklin. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative- Accident and Health Franklin, TN. in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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