🌱 Franklin Christian Academy Addition + Police Department Hiring

Hey, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Franklin Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 92 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Franklin Christian Academy addition on Old Charlotte Pike E. has finally been completed. The new addition will allow the school to add grades one through four, expanding enrollment to 335 students this next year. The project also included a new turf sports field, additional parking, a lunch common area, and a new administration space. (tntribune.com)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Franklin properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Franklin Patch)
3. The Franklin Police Department is searching for qualified POST-certified officers to join the force. The department will be conducting interviews and testing on Jul. 22. The positions start at $26.51 an hour with medical, dental, and vision benefits. Click to apply today. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Franklin:

• Teen Writers' Group At The Williamson County Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Literary Ladies Book Club At The Williamson County Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Franklin Police Department mourns the passing of Detective Sgt. Barbara Jean Lane Derricks. She was a retired member of the department. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The Capital Investment Committee Meeting will be on Jun. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Click for the full meeting agenda. (City of Franklin)
• The next Movie in the Park will be on Jun. 24 in Pinkerton Park. The film begins at sunset — roughly 8:00 p.m. (City of Franklin)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.