🌱 Suspects + Williamson County Hiring + Bronze Statue Of Jimmy Gentry

Hello, Franklin! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Franklin Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening these days in town...

First, today's weather:

Humid with plenty of sunshine. High: 95 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Franklin Police are offering a cash reward for information about shoplifters who evaded the police. The suspects shoplifted nearly $1,500 in merchandise from the Cool Springs Kohl’s and then evaded police officers who attempted to stop them. The suspect fled in a brown Nissan Altima. Click the link to learn more. (Franklin PD News)
2. Williamson County is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. Full-time employees receive benefits such as medical, dental, and life insurance, 13 paid holidays, and more. Click the following link to view the full list of open part-time and full-time positions. (Williamson County)
3. The City of Franklin will be honoring a late Franklin resident with a statue. Jimmy Gentry will be remembered for his national and community service with a bronze statue resembling himself near downtown Franklin's Historic Presbyterian Church. The location was chosen for the significance it played in Gentry's childhood. (Williamson Home Page)

Today in Franklin:

• Movie In The Park At Pinkerton Park (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Franklin shares a list of some of the city's most historic locations. Click to view the essential list of sites that every Franklin history lover must see. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• The City of Franklin reminds residents to minimize watering outdoors. This simple tip can conserve a lot of water. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The Franklin Public Arts Commission will be meeting on Jul. 20 in the City Hall Board Room. Mark your calendar! (City of Franklin)

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— 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.