🌱 Caroline J. Cross Award + Aggravated Perjury Charges

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Franklin Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Nice with periods of sun. High: 85 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Leadership Franklin's Board of Directors has given the prestigious Caroline J. Cross Award to Franklin Special School District Board of Education Chair Robert Blair. The award is meant to recognize a local leader who exemplifies the values and lessons of Leadership Franklin. The award was first awarded in 2007. Click the following link for a full list of past recipients. (williamsonherald.com)
2. A nostalgic Memphis eatery, Sun Diner, is expanding into Franklin with a ghost kitchen concept. The diner owned by iconic Sun Records serves its famous dishes through a delivery service operated by Franklin Junction. The Franklin location is the first location in a nationwide expansion project between the two entities. (Williamson Source)
3. Family law attorney Connie Reguli was indicted by Williamson County District Attorney Kim Helper for aggravated perjury charges. Reguli surrendered herself to the Williamson County Sheriff's office on Friday morning after a warrant was issued for her arrest on Thursday. The new charges carry a possible sentence of 2 to 12 years in prison. (TN Tribune)

Today in Franklin:

• Fairview Business Mixer At Thompson's Kitchen (3:30 PM)
• Crafter's Night Out At Leiper's Fork Public Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin reports that new pavement is being laid in the Sullivan Farms neighborhood. The work may take weeks to complete. Be cautious when encountering a work zone. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The Franklin Locals program is searching for volunteers for the fall season. Click to learn more or apply. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)
• It's not too late to sign up for the Mercy Franklin Classic. Click to register for the 5k, 10k, or 1K kids' run. (Mercy Franklin Classic via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for 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.