🌱 Williamson County Fair Begins + Worker Falls Down Concrete Shaft

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Williamson County Fair has officially begun. "9 Days of Fun" kicked off on Friday at the Williamson County AgExpo Park in Franklin. Guests are experiencing educational exhibits, exciting fair rides, interesting attractions, and local food. This year's fair theme is "An All-American Fair." Click the following link for photos. (Williamson Source)
2. A construction worker fell down a 30-foot concrete shaft on Monday morning. The accident occurred in the 4600 block of Columbia Lane in Thompson's Station. The Franklin Fire Department responded to the technical incident. The injured construction worker was airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is in critical condition. The incident is being investigated. (WKRN News 2)
3. Franklin residents must obtain a REAL ID license before May 3, 2023. There is a $28 standard fee attached to obtaining a REAL ID. Residents can obtain a REAL ID at the Franklin Driver Services Center on Carothers Parkway. Click here to view the list of required documents. (Williamson Herald)

Today in Franklin:

• Carnton Classic House Tour At 1345 Eastern Flank Circle (12:30 PM)
• Beer Board Meeting At The City Of Franklin (4:30 PM)
• BOMA Work Session At The City Of Franklin (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch has compiled a list of the best Franklin area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Franklin Patch)
• The 2022-2023 school year has started but Middle Tennessee still has some exciting summer events on the schedule. Click for the full list of events that includes the Tomato Arts Fest and Home Depot Workshops. (Williamson Homepage)
• Franklin's Sustainability Commission is meeting on Aug. 12 at Franklin City Hall. The meeting starts at 8:00 a.m. (City of Franklin)

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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.