🌱 Franklin's Cool Cafe Closes + Most Expensive Home Values List

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Franklin.

First, today's weather:

Hot and humid with a t-storm. High: 96 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Franklin's beloved Cool Cafe closed on Tuesday. The last two STEAK nights were held last Friday and Saturday by reservation only. The cafe opened 16 years ago and had been operating in the same location on Hillsboro Road since its opening. The establishment was known for its STEAK nights. (The Tennessean)
2. Franklin has been given 5th place in a list ranking the most expensive home values in Tennessee. According to the list, the typical home in Franklin costs $858,240. That price has increased by 43.8 percent over the last year. The list uses data compiled through Zillow. Lookout Mountain was ranked in the 4th spot and Brentwood earned the top spot. Click the following link for the full list. (WKRN)
3. Both the Tennessee Republican and Democratic parties are sharing their frustrations about Governor Lee's education advisor's comments during a Franklin luncheon. The bipartisan outrage is regarding Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn claiming that the state's educators "are trained in the dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges in the country." He also compared public education to the plague. The Republican party is even demanding that the state end its relationship with Hillsdale College. (Williamson Home Page)

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Today in Franklin:

• Williamson County Highway Commission Meeting At The Williamson County Highway Department Auditorium (8:30 AM)
• Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time At The Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County is hosting a Small-Town America photo contest to celebrate the charm that makes the county so special. Click to submit a photo to the contest before the Jul. 20 deadline. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)
• Early voting for the Aug. 4 state and federal primary will begin on Jul. 15 and end on Jul. 30. Mark your calendar! (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
• The Kitty Hall Adoption Event will be on Jul. 8 at Franklin City Hall. The event will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You don't want to miss it! (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.