🌱 Budget Almost Adopted + Honorary Street Naming

Hello, friends. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Franklin Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Very hot and humid. High: 101 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen are almost ready to adopt a budget for the next fiscal year. They unanimously voted on Tuesday night to approve the ordinance. The budget will be read for the third and final time at the next meeting on Jun. 28. The budget totaled $207.1 million, a 15.1 percent increase compared to the previous budget. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Franklin area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Franklin Patch)
3. The city has named a street after Supreme Court Justice Cornelia A. Clark. The street naming is meant to honor Clark's dedication to public service. 4th Avenue has been honorarily named after Clark. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Franklin:

• Budget & Finance Committee At The City of Franklin (3:00 PM)
• Excel Basics, Part 3: Formulas At Williamson County Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin is urging residents to help prevent auto thefts. The city has been experiencing an increase in auto thefts and by following a few simple tips, the community can address the issue. Never leave your car running. Never leave it unattended. Never leave it unlocked. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Do you have food sensitivities such as gluten intolerance or allergies? Downtown Franklin's Facebook page has compiled a list of the downtown restaurants that are able to accommodate residents with food sensitivities. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)
• The Franklin Theatre is offering special discounts to celebrate 615 Day. Click to purchase tickets today. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.