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Cheers Franklin! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What scares await at Franklin Theatre's Fear Fest this October?
  • How ready is Franklin's power grid for Hurricane Isaias?
  • How Zach Bryan's $18.25M estate puts Franklin in the spotlight

Also on today's calendar: Wounded Warrior Project - SOLDIER RIDE and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Wind and rain, with a high of 68 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the a.m.; cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 55.
  • Monday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• FEAR FEST! The Fly (1986) (downtownfranklintn.com) — Franklin movie lovers can catch the classic horror film "The Fly" as part of the Franklin Theatre's monthlong Fear Fest celebration of Halloween. The series offers everything from family-friendly animated movies to deep-cut horror favorites, plus a surprise double feature called TERRORTHON, giving locals plenty of spooky-season options close to home.
   

• Tennessee electric company sending crews to Alabama as Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall (newsbreak.com) — Middle Tennessee Electric crews are heading out from Franklin to Alabama to help restore power as Hurricane Isaias nears Gulf Coast landfall, but the utility says plenty of linemen will remain here. The storm is expected to weaken before reaching Middle Tennessee, yet could still bring strong winds, rain, and outages that Franklin residents should be prepared to report via MTE's app or website.
   

• Zach Bryan's $18.25 Million Purchase Secures Tennessee… (usanewsgroup.com) — A major celebrity real estate deal just landed in Franklin, with country star Zach Bryan reportedly spending $18.25 million on a 40‑acre estate in town. While the purchase highlights Franklin's appeal to high‑profile buyers, the article stresses that one big sale doesn't set local home values or prove any market trend without broader data.
   

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    Sunday October 11
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    FirstBank Amphitheater, 4525 Graystone Quarry Ln, Franklin
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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Brentwood

  • Nashville Painting Company Launches Specialized Exterior Painting in Brentwood, TN (kdhnews.com)
  • The Latest Tennessee Event News for October 9, 2026 (williamsonsource.com)
  • Dolly Parton's Former Los Angeles Home Hits the Market for the First Time in 25 Years (lmtonline.com)

Nolensville

  • Tennessee HOA Tries To Ban Security Cameras, but Residents Protest (lmtonline.com)

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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