🌱 Franklin Road Reopening + Shop Small Saturday On Main Street

Hey, Franklin! I'm here in your inbox this fall morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 64 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be reopening all five lanes of Franklin Road today (Nov. 23) at noon. The reopening news was confirmed by a City of Brentwood engineer. The project has been a long process and residents are happy to see its conclusion. Click for the project's full timeline. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Shop Small Saturday will be on Nov. 26 on Franklin's Main Street. The Downtown Franklin Association is encouraging the community to participate. The event is meant to raise awareness for local small businesses and to celebrate shopping locally. There will be free transportation with the Hop & Shop Trolley during the event from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (williamsonherald.com)
3. The owners of Franklin Gun Shop have pleaded to obstruction of justice charges in U.S. District Court. Alan Hassler, 49 years old, Brian Hassler, 52 years old, and Michael Hassler, 45 years old, also pleaded guilty to making false entries regarding the disposition of firearms. All three men are Franklin residents. Their sentencing has been set for May 25, 2023. (rutherfordsource.com)

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Today in Franklin:

• Red Cross Blood Drive At The Williamson County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• DRAKESGIVING At Drake's Cool Springs (11:00 AM)

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)
• Are you planning on frying a turkey for Thanksgiving? Don't do it before watching this safety video published by the Franklin Fire Department. Click to watch the full video. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The City of Franklin will be hosting the Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square on Friday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 p.m. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.