🌱 Arrest Made This Fourth Of July + Heritage Late Party Chairs Named

Hey, Franklin! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Franklin Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two. High: 88 Low: 71.
• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower. High: 88 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Homicide detectives in Nashville reported what was the third shooting reported in the city on the Fourth of July, as 27-year-old Christopher L. Harris was found deceased in his vehicle on Buena Vista Pike with multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting was reported around 7:15 p.m., and witnesses in the area say that they saw around seven individuals open fire on Harris while he was standing next to his car. The suspects dispersed into three different vehicles when fleeing the scene. As of now, no motive has been found to what caused the incident and officers are still looking for information. If you or anyone knows anything about the deadly shooting, please contact the police or Crime Stoppers. (WKRN News 2)
2. On the Fourth of July, Nashville police responded to a call on Clarksville Pike after a woman threatened to stab another woman at a home. Cierra Crenshaw, 36 years old, reportedly was arguing with the victim all-day after accusing her of stealing her father's ashes as well as other belongings. The situation escalated from an argument when Crenshaw grabbed the large knife from a bedroom and began threatening the victim. Others on the scene stepped in between the two and got the situation under control until officers responded. Admitting to grabbing the knife and threatening to stab the victim, Crenshaw was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon. (WKRN News 2)
3. The Late Party Chairs for the 50 annual Heritage Ball have officially been announced. Mar Michael and Will Cross have been recognized in Williamson County and received the honor of being named this year's chairs. Will and Mary's family-owned business Oversite has been serving as a development consultant for the Franklin Grove project as well as other things in the Williamson community. As the longest-standing black tie event in Williamson County, Heritage Ball serves as a great opportunity to gather those in the community and raise funds for future projects. The Ball will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park and the late party will begin at 8:00 p.m. Tickets and tables will go on sale for the event in August. (William Source)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Thursday, July 6

• Board Game Day At Leiper's Fork Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Crafter's Night Out At Leiper's Fork Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Skills: Getting Started with iPhone At Apple CoolSprings Galleria (5:00 PM)

Friday, July 7

• First Friday: Your Small Business Toolkit At The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (7:30 AM)
• The Water Around You: Watersheds And Waterways In Natural Areas At Leiper's Fork Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• At 10:00 a.m. on Friday, join Ms. Stephanie for preschool story time at the Main Library Franklin! (Williamson County Public Library)
• If you want some insider information on what the future is looking like for transportation and roads in Franklin, tune in to Franklin Tomorrow this coming Monday. This edition of the monthly panel, "On the Road Again," will be held at Columbia State Community College in Franklin. Find out more information here. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
• If you want an opportunity to show your patriotic pride in the city, submit an entry for the Franklin Tomorrow/City of Franklin contest to design a local "I Voted" sticker for the 2023 City Elections in Franklin. You can find more information by clicking here. The deadline for your entry is Jul. 26 and the elections will be in October. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. 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.