🌱 Pilgrimage Music And Cultural Festival + Avian Flu In Williamson

Hello, neighbors! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Monday edition of the Franklin Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 92 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The 8th Annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is this week. The popular festival is scheduled for Sep. 24 and Sep. 25 at The Park at Harlinsdale. Chris Stapleton and Brandi Carlile will be headlining this year's festival. There will be a large selection of food and drink options available to attendees. You can purchase tickets here. (WKRN)
2. A highly pathogenic avian influenza has halted poultry shows, exhibitions, and sales in Williamson County. The avian influenza strain was detected in West Tennessee in Obion County. The State Veterinarian has ordered the statewide halt while leading the emergency response. (Williamson Source)
3. The Old Glory Chapter of the Daughter of the American Revolution is hosting a series of Constitution Week events at the Williamson County Public Library. The events started yesterday with an interactive living history event with a nationwide Bell Ringing. The series continues on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. with a "Jefferson's Triumph, The Bill of Rights" discussion led by Vanessa Pettigrew Bryan. (Williamson Source)

Today in Franklin:

• Literary Ladies Book Club At The Williamson County Public Library (6:00 PM)
• Moon Gazing At Pinot's Palette (6:30 PM)
• Live Trivia At Quinn's Neighbourhood Pub & Eatery (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin is mourning the loss of Sherry Lovett, a former city team member. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Sep. 24 at 2:00 p.m. at Fourth Avenue Church of Christ. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The Franklin Farmers Market is on Saturdays behind The Factory from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be a selection of food trucks at the market. (Franklin Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Fall in Franklin is a special time. Click here for a list of the seven must-do Franklin weekend activities for Fall. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.