🌱 Arbor Day Celebrations Today + Franklin Water Week Begins Apr. 30

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The City of Franklin will be celebrating Arbor Day today at Pinkerton Park from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The family-friendly celebration will begin with storytime at the library followed by tree planting, demonstrations, and more. Attendees will also be able to participate in a scavenger hunt and giveaways as well as other activities like a photo booth and craft station. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
2. Franklin officials announced that the city will be observing Franklin Water Week from Apr. 30 through May 6 in partnership with local nonprofit Cumberland River Compact. Mayor Ken Moore said that the goal of the week-long observance is to “provide the public with the tools to be smart, impactful stewards of their watershed, with an understanding that education, restoration, and public outreach all contribute to keeping our water resources healthy.” (williamsonherald.com)
3. Franklin-based MAPCO Express Inc., which operates around 300 convenience stores in multiple states, has announced that it will be selling its portfolio to two separate buyers. The Quebec-based parent company of Circle K, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., will be purchasing 112 sites. Majors Management LLC is purchasing the MAPCO My Rewards loyalty program, its brand, and the rest of the MAPCO locations, most of which are in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. (CS News)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Saturday, April 29

• Dungeons And Dragons At Williamson County Public Library Teen Room (1:00 PM)
• Live In The Lounge Feat. Chelsea Rhodes At 1799 Bar (7:00 PM)

Sunday, April 30

• Live At Puckett's — The Jolly String Quartet At Puckett's Historic Downtown Franklin (6:00 PM)
• Steve Miller Band Live In Concert At FirstBank Amphitheater (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A new study by Bumper.com found that electric vehicle ‘charging deserts’ – places where charging stations and ports are in short supply – stretch across states, largely divided by economic and racial lines. On average in Tennessee, there are 1.27 charge ports per 10,000 people. Learn more about EV charging rates in Tennessee and nationwide at the link. (Bumper.com)
• Bring home a new furry family member today! Check out this roundup of the adorable pets waiting for adoption in and around the Franklin area, including pets like Layla Grace, Sierra, Chloe, and more. (Franklin Patch)
• The Franklin Parks Department worked with local Eagle Scout Garrett Penner to install a “Fishing Lure Library” at the pond at The Park At Harlinsdale Farm on Mar. 24. Learn more about the project and checkout a photo of the installation day at the link. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Come celebrate the return of the Bell to the Bell Tower at Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church! The Bringing Back the Bell Tower Block Party will be today, Apr. 29 at 1:00 p.m. (Franklin Tomorrow 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.