🌱 Illegal Daycare Worker Arrested + 20 Years Of Blackberry Jam Music

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• Saturday: Thunderstorms, some severe. High: 93 Low: 71.
• Sunday: Strong thunderstorms; humid. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. A Nashville woman was arrested after a three-month-old baby died in her care. According to the Metro Police, the suspect ran an illegal daycare from her Bellevue apartment, watching at least six children unattended. She has been charged with six counts of child neglect, one for each child in her care. (News Channel 5)
2. Over the weekend, The Blackberry Jam Music Festival celebrated 20 years at Boyd Mill Farm. Filled with tunes, fireflies, and lively spirits, the Blackberry Jam Music Festival brought people together through music for decades before the owners announced there wouldn't be another. Throughout the years, the festival brought together music lovers and raised money for the Hard Bargain Association of Franklin. (Williamson Herald)
3. A Tennessee man was shot and pistol wiped on Friday morning in downtown Nashville. According to reports, the victim was approached from behind, shot in the buttocks, and beaten with a pistol. The investigation is still underway, but the victim was brought to a local hospital and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. (WKRN)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Saturday, July 1

• Franklin Farmers Market At The Factory At Franklin (8:00 AM)
• Dungeons and Dragons At Williamson County Public Library (1:00 PM)

Sunday, July 2

• Sci-Fi Sunday: The Martian At The Franklin Theatre (7:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Gardner School of Franklin and Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee celebrated Emery, whose wish to go to Disneyworld is coming true this fall! The preschoolers and staff surprised their new friend with a “Frozen”-themed party, which you can see at the link. (The Gardner School of Franklin via Facebook)
• Thinking of proposing this summer? Franklin, Tennessee, is the perfect wedding destination for your celebrations this coming year. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• With the Fourth of July around the corner, the City of Franklin wants to remind residents that fireworks are illegal. That also includes sparklers and sky lanterns within the city. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Want to join in the best party of the summer? On Aug. 19, the Friends of Franklin Parks hosts its 12th annual Raise the Roofs event at Harlinsdale Farm. (Friends of Franklin Parks via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.