🌱 Franklin Art Scene Nativity + School Winter Weather Protocols

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Franklin today.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with showers around. High: 53 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Today's Franklin Art Scene will feature the Nativity scene at Franklin First United Methodist Church. The Nativity scene tells the story of Jesus's birth. The nativity will be on display from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The City of Franklin will be closing various streets for the Franklin Art Scene and the Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square. Click for the full list of road closures. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Williamson County Schools is preparing for winter weather. Students, families, and staff are being reminded of the inclement weather protocols. The district will send out phone calls, texts, and emails regarding school closures. The district will plan on reaching out by 9:00 p.m. the night before a school closure. Remote learning will not be offered on inclement weather days due to limited availability set by the state. (Williamson Source)
3. A Franklin woman is searching for the man who saved her life. Lauren Clements reports that a man pulled her off the Natchez Race Bridge several years ago, seconds before she took her own life. Clements is asking anyone battling mental health issues to reach out before thinking about suicide. The Tennessee statewide crisis hotline is 855-CRISIS-1. (WKRN)

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Today in Franklin:

• Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie At Main Franklin Library (10:00 AM)
• Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting At Hotworx Franklin (11:00 AM)
• Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting On The Square At Downtown Franklin (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? 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)
• Do you know where you will be parking for Franklin Tree Lighting on the Square tonight? Click for a list of free parking garages. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Franklin's first-ever Christmas pop-up bar is World's Best Cup of Coffee - A Christmas Bar at The Harpeth Hotel. Click to view a video about the new venue. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.