🌱 Store Clerk Dragged By Car + Eat The Street Returns

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First, today's weather:

A couple of morning showers. High: 56 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. During a robbery at Westside Wine and Spirits on Front Street, police say a suspected shoplifter dragged a store clerk with their car and attempted to run him over. The suspect put two bottles of liquor in his pants and ran out of the store when confronted by the store clerk. The clerk was physically assaulted by the suspect, who then dragged him with his car and threatened to run him over. The clerk was not seriously injured but the suspect got away. (WKRN News 2)
2. Franklin's food truck festival, Eat the Street, will be returning to Franklin's Bicentennial Park this May. A tradition since 2011, the festival is put on Recovery Court, a nonprofit organization that provides addiction recovery solutions to nonviolent offenders in the criminal justice system. The festival will take place on May 6 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Williamson Source)
3. The Heritage Foundation has entered into contract negotiations to buy the historic McConnell House. The building will continue to operate as a private event venue in Franklin. The foundation will have 30 days to conduct due diligence on the property before they complete the agreement. (The Tennessean)

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Today in Franklin:

• Appy Hour At Williamson County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Capital Investment Committee Meeting At City Hall (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Scenes from Tennessee's best-kept secret! Leiper's Fork is a come-as-you-are treasure located just outside of downtown Franklin, offering a homegrown mix of picturesque surroundings and unique finds. If you're looking for a truly unique Tennesse experience, add Leiper's Fork to your bucket list! (Facebook)
• Learn how you can get involved to help curb littering in Franklin: https://bit.ly/3p7zHum (Facebook)
• Road Closures: MLK, Jr Ave. at Bicentennial Park and both entrances at Eastern Flank Battlefield park are closed due to flooding. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.