🌱 Franklin Historian To Speak At Civil War Event + Arnold’s Closing

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. A Franklin historian and author will be the guest speaker at the kickoff event for the 2023 Franklin Civil War Round Table. The event is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m. at Carnton’s Fleming Centerand is open to the public. (Williamson Herald)
2. Saturday will be the last day you can visit Arnold’s Country Kitchen in nearby Nashville. The restaurant announced last week that it will be closing its doors after more than 40 years. (News Channel 5 Nashville)
3. Tennessee lawmakers filed new bills for discussion in preparation for the next session of the General Assembly. The list of new bills includes a bill that requires the processing of sexual assault evidence kits within 30 days and a bill to create a revolving loan fund for some small businesses. (WKRN)

Today in Franklin:

• Franklin Farmers Market At The Factory At Franklin (9:00 AM)
• Foxy Winter Delight At Pinot’s Palette Franklin (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It’s time to cast your vote for the Downtown Franklin Awards! Any business in Downtown Franklin can register through the Downtown Franklin Association’s Main Street America accreditation and programming to be placed on the ballot. Members of the public can vote on their favorite businesses through Jan. 22. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)
• Did you know the average Tennessee resident’s average monthly electric bill in 2022 increased by over 14 percent from the previous year? Learn more about where the Volunteer State stands on power consumption and costs compared to the rest of the country in this new Ownerly data study. (Ownerly)
• Are you looking for a breathtaking experience that you’ll never forget? Check out the Middle Tennessee Hot Air Adventures balloon rides here in Franklin to conquer new heights! (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)

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— 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.