🌱 Community Outreach Update Next Week + FrankTalks Continues Monday

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But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy. High: 63 Low: 50.
• Friday: Morning rain; cloudy, cooler. High: 55 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Community Outreach for the Envision Franklin Update will continue at Columbia State Community College on Wednesday, Mar. 22 with two different sessions from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The community should use these meetings to provide feedback on things they would like to see in their community, such as housing changes, areas of growth, conservation, and more. All of the feedback received in these updates will be considered and scripted into the plans to better Franklin in the future as there will always be room for improvement. (Williamson Source)
2. This month's FrankTalks event will be taking place on Monday, Mar. 20 at the Williamson County Enrichment Center here in Franklin at 9 a.m. The theme of this program will be "People to Know" and will feature local leaders you need to know in 2023, such as CEO Tyrus Sturgis, COO Christopher Swafford, and performers Patrick Thomas and Rachel Potter. The event will start with a coffee social with the Lyon Leadership Group. (Williamson Source)
3. A new proposed law would change of who makes up the board of authority for the Nashville International Airport in nearby Nashville. Since 1969, the airport has been governed by a board of authority that has been appointed by the mayor, but if the proposed bill is passed, the appointments will change from the mayor and the council to the mayor, governor, speaker of the house, and lieutenant governor. The law was discussed yesterday morning, and further information is expected to come soon. (WZTV)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Thursday, March 16

• Franklin Transit Authority At Franklin Transit Center (3:30 PM)
• Crafter's Night Out At Leiper's Fork Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Homebuyer Blueprint Live Webinar, Virtual (7:00 PM)

Friday, March 17

• All About The Libby App At Main Franklin Library (10:00 AM)
• Red Cross Blood Drive At Main Franklin Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Franklin police are seeking potential officer candidates to join the force. Both new and experienced officers are invited to apply to the force from now until May 18. (Williamson Source)
• Restore Haiti will be hosting a Silent Auction at some point in April with the exact date coming soon. If you want to contribute any items, please send an email to phillip@restorehaiti.com. (Restore Haiti via Facebook)
• It is officially tax season here in Franklin, and VITA has you covered. In-person tax assistance by appointment only is being provided at the Main Library in Franklin for those with household incomes of less than $70,000. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all soon for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.