🌱 Farmers Market Celebrates 20 Years + 2022 Main Street Accreditation

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 91 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Franklin Farmers Market is celebrating its 20th year on Jul. 2. The market was started by eight Middle Tennessee Farms that wanted to provide locally grown food while connecting with the community they live in. The market has grown from a small operation to serving all of Middle Tennessee. They look forward to seeing what the next 20 years have to offer. (williamsonherald.com)
2. The Downtown Franklin Association has been honored with the 2022 Main Street Accreditation. The association won the designation after meeting rigorous performance standards. Main Street America presents the accreditation to winners each year. In total, 863 American main streets were given the coveted designation. (Williamson Source)
3. The Nashville Film Festival will be screening films at the Franklin Theatre. The festival is one of the country's longest-running film festivals. The films will begin screening at the Franklin Theatre on Friday, Sept. 30. More than 150 screenings will be held this year along with lengthy discussions and Q&As. (Nashville Scene)

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Today in Franklin:

• Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie At The Main Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin announces that Lewisburg Pike is now open to travelers. The road was closed for months due to a replacement bridge project. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The best 4th of July party this year is with the city of Franklin. The Independence Day Celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m. in historic Franklin Downtown. You do not want to miss it. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The Franklin Antique Mall will be celebrating its 43rd Anniversary on Jul. 5. The mall will be having a special anniversary sale to celebrate. Click to learn more. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.