🌱 25-Year-Old Mansion Explodes + Pilgrimage Music Festival

Hello all! I'm here with your Monday edition of the Franklin Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Let's dive in.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Franklin Fire Department's initial investigation is pointing towards a small explosion causing the mansion fire at Long Lane and Gosey Hill. The fire occurred at the 25-year-old mansion on Saturday. The mansion was being renovated and one of the construction workers was injured during the fire. The mansion is likely a total loss. The department will continue its investigation. (WSMV)
2. Franklin's Pilgrimage Music Festival is family-friendly. The festival is scheduled for Sep. 24 through Sep. 25 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm on Franklin Road. Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jon Batiste, and The Avett Brothers are headlining the festival. There will be plenty of activities for young music fans in attendance. (AJC.com)
3. The Franklin Fire Department will be hosting a Car Seat Checks event on Sep. 29. Families can get their car seats inspected at Franklin Fire Station No. 7 on John Fitzgerald Drive from 3:00-5:00 p.m. The department and Franklin Police Department provide car seat checks throughout the year. This event allows residents to get their car seats checked without making an appointment. Click here for more information. (City of Franklin)

Today in Franklin:

• September 12th FrankTalks At Franklin First United Methodist Church (9:30 AM)
• TEEN Writers' Group At Williamson County Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tomorrow is Franklin's next Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting. It will be held in the City Hall Board Room at 7:00 p.m. Click the link for the agenda. (City of Franklin)
• Are you searching for a job or considering a career change? Williamson County is currently hiring. Click the link for a complete list of job openings and apply today. (Williamson County)
• Williamson County Schools is still collecting applications for free and reduced-price school meals. Click the link to apply today. (WCS)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.