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🌱 Williamson Sites To Save List + College Enrollment Drops Statewide

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Hello all! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Franklin Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Enjoy...


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An afternoon t-storm; breezy. High: 82 Low: 68.


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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

  1. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has released its latest Sites to Save list. The list is meant to act as a tool for the community to raise awareness of the most at-risk historic, cultural, and geographic sites in the county. Click to view the full list that includes Franklin's Daniel McMahon House, Natchez Historic District, and the Historic Franklin Masonic Hall. (Williamson Herald)
  2. Are you becoming overwhelmed while house hunting? Redfin.com and Patch have teamed up to bring you a curated list of the most interesting homes to recently hit the Franklin area housing market. Click to view the full list that includes property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Franklin Patch)
  3. According to recently released data, fewer Tennessee high schoolers are going to college. Williamson County has the highest rate of high schoolers pursuing higher education after graduation, however. The county has 81 percent of its high school graduates enrolling in college. Currently, 52 percent is the state average. (AXIOS)

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Today in Franklin:

  • How To Tweet At The Williamson County Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Downtown Franklin highlights the comfort foods offered at Franklin Bakehouse. Click to order online. (Facebook)
  • The City of Franklin is currently hiring. Click for a full list of open positions and to apply. (Facebook)
  • The City of Franklin has renamed a street the Roy F. Alley Veteran Street. Click to watch the ceremony. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

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