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Rippavilla Tours + Missing Child Found + New Galleria Retailers

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Good morning, Franklin! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Franklin.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 81 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories in Franklin and nearby communities today:

  1. The Battle of Franklin Trust (BOFT) will offer two guided tours at Rippavilla on Oct. 21 and 22 at 6 p.m. The CEO of BOFT, Eric A. Jacobson, described the evening tours as an opportunity to give visitors a unique perspective on the historic plantation, its role in the Battle of Spring Hill, as well as stories about former residents. Tour groups will be limited and tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. (Columbia Daily Herald)
  2. An amber alert was cancelled early Thursday morning after a boy was found safe and asleep in an abandoned vehicle in East Nashville. 1-year-old Nolan Ishimwe was reported missing after being left alone Wednesday night in the back seat of his parent's car, which was stolen from the parking lot of the Inglewood Kroger on Gallatin Pike. Police are looking for suspect Brandi Rhodes. (WKRN News 2)
  3. CoolSprings Galleria has announced the arrival of many new retailers, some of which are open now, and more coming soon. (Williamson Source)
  4. After 31 years, Hermitage Cafe will be closing its doors for good on Halloween night after the location was sold without the owner's knowledge. (NewsChannel5.com)
  5. The Williamson County Parks and Recreation will be partnering with Chicago Kite Company to host the Second Annual Kite Festival on Oct. 9 and 10 at the Franklin Recreation Complex. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

  • Ms. Stephanie's Preschool Storytime 3-5 year olds - Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)
  • All About the Libby App - Williamson County Public Library (3:00 PM)
  • A Vintage Affair's 21st Anniversary Celebration: The Roaring Twenties - A Vintage Affair (5:30 PM)

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— Sammi Caramela

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