🌱 Franklin Alderman Requested To Step Down + Battleground Summer Camp

Hi all. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Franklin Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 86 Low: 65.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 86 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Parents at the Covenant School are requesting that a Franklin alderman resigns after saying the school shooter was involved in a love triangle with school staff. Alderman Gabrielle Hanson said this on a podcast and then stood by her statement in a radio interview later on; she has not responded to any calls to speak with other news outlets. Most people believe the claims she makes are false, and the city of Franklin has received around 60 complaints about Hanson at this point. (WSMV 4)
2. Battleground Academy is hosting summer camps for rising K-12 students in Williamson County beginning on May 30. Full-day or half-day options are available, with a variety of fun activities led by qualified faculty to keep children entertained and engaged. Those who wish to register or learn more about the programs can do so here. (williamsonherald.com)
3. In nearby Nashville, police are currently investigating an incident where self-defense has been claimed after Adrian Mosley fatally shot Jeffrey Hardney Jr. outside an apartment complex. According to officers, Mosley approached Hardney after noticing he was peaking in his apartment windows; in that confrontation, Hardney began to fire shots, after which Mosley returned fire and took Hardney's life. Initially, Mosley denied going outside with a gun or having one in the apartment before detectives found parts of an assault rifle and bullet magazines inside. Mosley also admitted to throwing part of a rifle and pistol into the woods before police arrived; detectives are still determining if his self-defense claim is valid. (WZTV)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Franklin:

Saturday, May 13

• The Tennessee Renaissance Festival At 2135 New Castle Road, Arrington (10:00 AM)
• Rodeo Parade At Downtown Franklin (12:00 PM)
• Mother's Day Gardening Craft At Main Library Franklin (2:00 PM)
• No Stress Open Play Chess for Kids At Main Library Franklin (3:00 PM)

Sunday, May 14

• Muffins With Mom At We Rock The Spectrum (10:00 AM)
• Classic House Tour At Carter House (12:30 PM)
• Charlotte's Web At Franklin Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Need a surprise for your mom on Mother's Day? Franklin offers a wide range of fun activities to make her Sunday special. Here are a few great ideas to get the thoughts flowing for a Sunday she won't soon forget. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• For "Thank An Operator Thursday," Franklin wants residents to meet Adel Morkos, a senior wastewater operator with the Water Management team. Learn more about Morkos' position and what he enjoys most in this video. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Franklin residents: there will be no increase in the property tax needed to fund the new budget taking effect in July. The increased budget has already been accounted for. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all soon for your next update.

— 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.