🌱 Dickens Of A Christmas + Walk To END Epilepsy + Mayoral Election

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Colder; a little morning rain. High: 41 Low: 24.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County will be hosting the 37th Annual Dickens of a Christmas event on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. Dickens of a Christmas is when downtown Franklin transforms into a Victorian-themed outdoor street festival. The popular event typically attracts about 100,000 guests each year. Click the link for more event information. (Williamson Heritage)
2. Williamson County residents will be participating in the Walk to END Epilepsy today at Harvey Park in Spring Hill. The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee and Middle Tennessee is sponsoring the event. According to the foundation, almost 74,000 Tennessee residents live with epilepsy. The walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. (Williamson Source)
3. Former Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles will be representing Tennessee's fifth Congressional District. The district includes parts of Williamson County. Ogles defeated Democratic state Senator Heidi Campbell for the seat by more than 10 percentage points. Tennessee's congressional House delegation has eight Republicans and one Democrat. (JDSUPRA)

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Today in and around Franklin:

• The First Franklin Christmas Tree Reading And Book Signing (Children's) At Main Library Franklin (2:00 PM)
• DIY Paper Roses At Main Library Franklin (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Franklin area searching for a forever home. Click the link to view the complete list. (Franklin Patch)
• Franklin's annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Dec. 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Click for event details. (City of Franklin)
• Franklin's city offices will be closed on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving. Please plan accordingly. (City of Franklin)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— 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.