🌱 Annual Outlook Williamson Forum + What To Do Around This Weekend

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• Saturday: Windy; a morning shower. High: 72 Low: 45.
• Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 74 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. On Apr. 4, Williamson Inc. will be hosting its annual Outlook Williamson forum from 7:30 to 11 a.m. in Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin. Business owners, leaders, and anyone interested in Williamson County's future are welcome to this event and the information shared about the county. Attendees can gain insights to make informed business decisions, as well as network with professionals in the area while enjoying a delicious breakfast. (williamsonherald.com)
2. The weekend is finally here, and there are plenty of things to do in Franklin and Williamson County. If you want to stay local in Franklin, today is the City of Franklin's Kids Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where kids grades K-12 can share artwork. There is also the Studio Tenn Smoke on the Mountain show, with showtimes all weekend long at the Franklin United First United Methodist Church. If you want to travel a bit within the county, you can also go on a hike, pick tulips, or take pictures with the Easter bunny. (Williamson Source)
3. School officials announced that a student was found dead in his dorm at Tennessee State University Thursday afternoon. While the investigation is still ongoing, it is believed the student took her own life. Counseling is available for students around the clock as a way to cope with this tragic situation, and as always, Tennessee has a 24/7 crisis hotline for anyone experiencing mental health emergencies. (WSMV 4)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Saturday, March 25

• Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee - Pinkerton Park (10:00 AM)
• Custom Paint A Fabric Tote Bag - Main Franklin Library (2:00 PM)

Sunday, March 26

• Amigo Nashville Guitar Show 2023 - Williamson County Ag Expo Park (10:00 AM)
• Andrew Greer - Oak Valley Baptist Church (10:00 AM)
• Carter House Classic Home Tours - Carter House (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Two notable restaurants are making their way to the Franklin Factory in the coming months. Hattie B's Hot Chicken and Etch will be expanding into Franklin very soon; a limited availability "sampling" will be held for these spots and more on Apr. 15. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Yesterday, the Franklin Police Department held a retirement ceremony for Officer-2 Rose Steagall, who served the force for more than 18 years. Although she will be missed, all of her peers were happy to see her celebrated the right way. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Earlier this week, the City of Franklin held a Joint Conceptual Workshop between the Board of Mayor & Aldermen and the Planning Commission. One of the topics was the 2022 Development report and the results of the recent community workshop for creating a district around the Factory at Franklin. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— 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.