🌱 Website Founder's Home Target Of Shooting + High Hopes Fashion Show

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Increasing amounts of sun. High: 57 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Justin Kanew, founder and editor of the Tennessee Holler, reported that his Williamson County home was targeted in a shooting last Saturday night while his family was asleep. Kanew's website is known for progressive-leaning journalistic content. The Williamson County Sheriff's office is currently investigating the alleged shooting and urging anyone with information to come forward. (Williamson Herald)
2. A man who was hit by a car on the side of the road on Interstate 65 in Franklin last month is still fighting for his life, but his family has hopes of bringing him home to Mexico to be with his loved ones. Darinel Alfonso Ruiz-Castillo is currently paralyzed from the chest down at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and has undergone several surgeries. Ruiz-Castillo and his brother support their parents in Mexico, and a GoFundMe has been created to help with their expenses. (WKRN)
3. High Hopes Development Center will hold its inclusive fashion show, Runway of Hope, in memory of Evelyn Dieckhause, one of the victims of the Covenant School Shooting. Dieckhause, 9, was the daughter of a High Hopes occupational therapist. The event will feature 25 children with and without special needs showcasing adaptive clothing lines. The event will take place on Apr. 16 at The Factory at Franklin's Liberty Hall, and tickets can be purchased online. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

• Easter Egg Hunt At Cedarmont Farm (12:30 PM)
• The Dinner Detective At Franklin Marriott Cool Springs (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for egg-cellent plans this weekend in Williamson County, look no further. Easter egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, and live music will jam-pack your Easter weekend with fun. (Williamson Source)
• The City of Franklin has released its Envision Franklin Update Online Survey. Let your voice be heard about your vision for the future of Franklin. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Congratulations to the Page Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) team, who made history as the first district middle school team to compete at the State FFA Convention. Page Middle received a plaque for being a new chapter, as well as a bronze rating for agricultural literacy. (Williamson County Schools via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with another 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.