🌱 BOE Resolutions + 2022 Pilgrimage Festival Single Day Passes

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Franklin and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. Because community information is power!

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 83 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Williamson County Schools Board of Education has passed a series of resolutions meant to show their support of teachers during a meeting on Monday night. The board also called on state legislators to review state requirements. The actions were in direct response to a survey that district teachers took. According to the teachers, about 35-45 percent of educators do not feel valued by the community or the central office. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Single-day passes go on sale today (Aug. 17) for the 2022 Pilgrimage Festival. In addition to music, the festival features historic music cities sharing their stories at the Americana Music Triangle Experience, local craftsmen selling their wares, a food truck park with 16 of the area’s best culinary offerings on wheels, and more. The popular event is scheduled for Sep. 24 through Sep. 25 at Harlinsdale Farm. There is a limited supply of single-day passes, click here to get your tickets. (Williamson Source)
3. The Franklin Police Department welcomed home a deployed officer on Monday. The department retired its blue star service flag that was flown when Officer Richard Lutz deployed in September of 2021. The flag is flown to honor department officers while deployed overseas. (williamsonherald.com)

Today in Franklin:

• Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time At Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Big Red Barn, Toddler Time At Leipers Fork Library (10:00 AM)
• QPR Training At The Power Room Of Williamson, Inc. (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Franklin Fire Department shares a video detailing safety tips that every experienced firefighter knows. Click to watch the video. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• You do not need to break the bank to experience Franklin. Click for a list of 15 free things to do in Franklin this week. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• Friends of Franklin Parks' Raise the Roofs Silent Auction is still running. Proceeds benefit Franklin's first inclusive playground. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)

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