🌱 Franklin's Housing Market Report + Former State Rep. Arrested

Hello, friends! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Wednesday edition of the Franklin Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community news you need to know right now.

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Variably cloudy and cooler. High: 60 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Realtor.com has published its Fall list of Top 20 Emerging Housing Markets, and Franklin was ranked 13th on the list. The report compared housing markets on unemployment rates, population, median home listing price, local economies, and lifestyle features. The list highlighted Franklin's average length of time a home is listed on the market, which equaled 31 days. (Realtor.com)
2. One of the best ways to experience fall foliage in franklin is with a hot air balloon ride. Franklin's Middle Tennessee Hot Air Adventures was included in a recent list of the best unique ways to see fall foliage. The rides are operated by owners Henry and Logan Bedford, both of whom are skilled plane and hot air balloon pilots. Click to learn more. (Rutherford Source)
3. A former Williamson County state representative has been arrested. Jeremy Durham was arrested in downtown Nashville on Saturday on DUI, resisting arrest, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia charges. He had dilated pupils and was slurring his speech, according to the arresting officer. He was expelled from the state House in September 2016. (WBIR)

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Today in Franklin:

• Wine Down Wednesday At Burger Up (11:00 AM)
• Painting With Water Media Meet-Up At Main Library (1:00 PM)
• Excel Basics, Part 2 At Main Library (4:00 PM)
• Goose Creek Community Meeting At Franklin City Hall (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home nearby? 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)
• PumpkinFest will feature a special KidZone sponsored by Grace Chapel. PumpkinFest will be on Saturday in Downtown Franklin from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)
• Family Day at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm is scheduled for Nov. 5 at 10:00 a.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Franklin)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.