🌱 Library Offers ABCMouse Access + Southall Farm & Inn Opens

Hi all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Franklin Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with rain beginning. High: 54 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Williamson County Public Library System will begin offering access to ABCMouse.com. The early learning academy will be offered at no charge to patrons at five of the system's six library branches. The digital academy is meant for children aged 3-8. Participants will have access to over 3,500 learning activities and 450 lessons. (Williamson Source)
2. Franklin's Southall Farm & Inn has officially opened its doors. The luxury resort/farm "seeks to create a place of gathering and connection around food and nature," as per a post by Visit Franklin, TN. Despite opening only recently, Southall has already been recognized for its sustainability efforts by Travel + Leisure. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
3. The City of Franklin will be closing city offices on Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26. The closures are for the Christmas holiday and will be enacted for the entire day. Please plan accordingly. (City of Franklin)

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Today in Franklin:

• Pension Committee At Franklin City Hall (1:00 PM)
• Teen Writers' Group At Williamson County Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Budget Committee Meeting At Williamson County Administrative Complex (4:30 PM)
• PHS Winter Orchestra And Guitar Concert At Fred J Page High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Franklin area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Franklin Patch)
• The City of Franklin will be hosting a Neighborhood Meeting for 101 Cool Springs Blvd. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 6:00 p.m. (City of Franklin)

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Events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (December 6)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at The John P. Holt Brentwood Library (December 6)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.