🌱 Franklin School District Outperforms State + Starbucks Closed

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Franklin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today.

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 93 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Franklin Special School District outperformed the rest of Tennessee in every core subject area. According to this year's TCAP data, the district posted 17 percent higher in English/language arts, 20 percent higher in math, 17 percent higher in science, and 23 percent higher in social studies. The district has attributed the stellar results to dedicated teachers, families, and administrators. (Press Release Desk)
2. Livability's list of top 100 places to live in the U.S. for 2022 has ranked Franklin in the 13th spot. The list compared downtown Franklin to the vibe of the downtown in the popular television show Gilmore Girls. Franklin's boutiques, coffee shops, and eateries were highlighted. Knoxville barely made the list at the 98th spot. (Williamson Source)
3. Franklin's Royal Oaks Boulevard Starbucks location is closed. The store announced its closure for renovations with the promise of big changes heading to the store. The location will likely reopen in late Sept. 2023. Coffee fanatics are being rerouted to Caffe Artisan, Southerners Coffee truck, and Just Love Coffee. (Williamson Source)

Today in Franklin:

• Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time At Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Young Professionals Luncheon July At Williamson County Chamber Of Commerce (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Franklin celebrates Franklin being listed in Trips to Discover's latest list of 12 Most Charming Small Towns in Tennessee. Click here for the full list. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• Are you registered for the Mercy Franklin Classic? The race is on Labor Day, Sept. 5, in downtown Franklin. Runners can register and watch the training video online. (Mercy Franklin Classic via Facebook)
• The City of Franklin is currently hiring. Click for the full list of open positions. (City of Franklin)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.