🌱 Brutal Assault Suspect Arrested + Franklin Light Opera Returns

Hello again, neighbors! It's Thursday in Franklin and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Low clouds may break; humid. High: 84 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Franklin Police Department has arrested 21-year-old Julius Waters. The department had been searching for Waters since he allegedly assaulted a woman at her Franklin home during Labor Day weekend. According to the department, the victim and Waters knew each other. He has been booked into the Williamson County Jail on various felony charges. (Fox 17)
2. The Franklin Light Opera Company will be opening its new season on Friday, Sep. 9. The opening weekend will feature The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan. The performances will be held at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased by clicking this link. (Broadway World)
3. The Franklin Art Scene returned to Main Street on Friday night despite heavy rains. The popular art crawl is on the first Friday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Franklin. The event is meant to foster a love of local art while supporting Franklin's small business community. Click to learn more. (williamsonherald.com)

Today in Franklin:

• Franklin's Civil War Historical Commission At Franklin City Hall (8:00 AM)
• Planning Commission Meeting At Main Auditorium (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Pilgrimage Music Festival kicks off on Thursday, Sept 22. Arrive early and listen to some live music at Franklin's best venues. Click to learn more. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• Williamson County Performing Arts Center will be hosting the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's "Cymbeline" from Sep. 15 through Sep. 18. Click to get tickets. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)
• The City of Franklin reminds the community to speak with the Building and Neighborhood Department before starting a project. Click to watch the video. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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— 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.