🌱 Citizens' Fire Academy + Franklin Tomorrow Talk + County Fair Ends

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Franklin Citizens' Fire Academy is returning after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The academy was established in 2007 and gives residents the opportunity to experience the life of a firefighter firsthand. The program will begin on Sep. 1. Participants will learn about gear, vehicles, CPR, and hose operations. Click to apply. (williamsonherald.com)
2. The Franklin Police Department Chief and the Franklin Fire Department Chief discussed working together to keep residents safe during a panel discussion with Franklin Tomorrow. The chiefs were joined by City Administrator Eric Stuckey. The panel reported that a majority of people report feeling very safe in Franklin, based on a recent poll by niche.com. The city's crime rates are 51 percent lower than the national average. (Williamson Source)
3. Today is the final day of the Williamson County Fair. This year's festivities kicked off on Aug. 5 at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park. Notable events on the fair's last day are the Hometown Heroes Awards Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. and a 4-H Chick Chain Show at noon. There will also be Community Art Projects between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Check out the fair's full schedule at the link. (Williamson County Fair)

Today in Franklin:

• Williamson County Fair At Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park (10:00 AM)
• Family Swim At Goldfish Swim School Franklin (1:00 PM)
• Chess Club At The Williamson County Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Franklin area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Franklin Patch)
• Are you keeping tabs on the Franklin real estate market? Click for a list of the most recent real estate transactions in Franklin. (Williamson Source)
• Are you excited about the 2022 Pilgrimage Festival? It is scheduled for Sep. 24 and Sep. 25. Click for the ultimate festival guide. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you Monday morning for another 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.