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Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Franklin Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Chilly with periods of sun. High: 45 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. On Dec. 8, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee hosted their annual fundraiser. The Bigger Together breakfast fundraiser is regularly held at The Music City Center. Raising Youth Voices celebrated the strides the organization has made this year to help and support young people. Officials from the group also outlined plans for the next year. (Williamson Source)
2. A Franklin man holding weekly worship gatherings in public is in violation of local ordinances. Jeff Daniels has been preaching in Franklin Public Square every Saturday not for the last two and a half years. His events usually have around five people, and Daniels often sings worship music. Despite the violation of the ordinance, Daniels intends to continue his weekly sermons. (WKRN News 2)
3. Two Franklin businesses and a Nashville Baptist Church helped spread holiday cheer to families in need this Saturday. Wesley Financial Group and Wesley Mortgage donated coats, hats, gloves, and toys to be distributed to local families in financial distress. The donations were delivered during the Church at Mt. Carmel's Christmas on Monroe. Besides the donations, there were also two trailers filled with food for the families! (WKRN News 2)

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Today in Franklin:

• Winter Break Camps at Aspen Grove Christian Church (9:00 AM)
• How The Grinch Stole Christmas at The Franklin Theatre (10:00 AM)
• Minecraft Coding Camp at Aspen Grove Christian Church (3:00 PM)
• Family Night: A Victorian Christmas at CoolSprings Galleria (5:00 PM)
• FrankTown Festival Of Lights at Williamson County AG Expo Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Explore some of the most beautiful architecture in Franklin with these amazing tours! You'll get to see the historic Carter House up close and personal. (EventBrite)
• "It's A Wonderful Life" will be showing at The Franklin Theatre! Don't miss a chance to see this holiday classic on the big screen. (The Franklin Theatre via Facebook)
• There will be a very special service on Christmas Day at West Franklin Church! The service will take place at 10:30 a.m., and is a family service. (West Franklin Church)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.