🌱 Envision Franklin Community Outreach + Elvis Festival Returns To TN

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But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Cloudy most of the time. High: 55 Low: 47.
• Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain. High: 58 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. On Wednesday, Williamson County Commissioner Christopher Richards hosted a town hall meeting to discuss voting integrity and equipment. The event at the Williamson County Administrative Complex was attended by citizens, the Williamson County Election Commission, and 12 county commissioners. The election commission suggested purchasing ES&S voting systems, which were used in the previous election, for approximately $1.5 million; commissioners will vote on whether to make the purchase permanent in late spring. (williamsonherald.com)
2. A community outreach event for the Envision Franklin Update is scheduled for Mar. 22 at Columbia State Community College, with two sessions available. The meeting's goal is to gather opinions on planning issues, including key planning concerns, housing, conservation, growth areas, and regional commerce. Attendees at the afternoon session (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) will receive a light lunch, and those at the evening session (5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) will be given snacks. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
3. The 7th annual Nashville Elvis Festival will take place from Mar. 30 to Apr. 2 at Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin. Fans of Elvis Presley from all over the world will converge at the event to honor his music and legacy. Attendees can enjoy recreations of some of the King's most famous performances, as well as watch the preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. Tickets for the four-day extravaganza are currently available for purchase at NashvilleElvisFestival.com. (EIN News)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Franklin:

Saturday, March 11

• Beginning Birding Workshop At Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary, Brentwood (8:00 AM)
• Goats In Pajamas At Franklin Farmers Market, 230 Franklin Road (9:00 AM)

Sunday, March 12

• Legos At The Library At Main Library Franklin (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Ready to add a furry friend (or two) to your household? Start your search with these adorable, adoptable pets currently in Franklin area shelters. (Franklin Patch)
• The Whiskey Warmer is headed to Franklin's Westhaven neighborhood on Saturday, Apr. 1. General admission tickets are $49 and are still available for purchase online, but they are expected to sell out quickly. (Williamson Source)
• Spring forward this Sunday with safety in mind! The City of Franklin shared critical daylight saving time safety tips in the most recent iteration of "Safety Minute," available for viewing at the link. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— 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.