🌱 Franklins Ranks 4th In Best Suburbs + TDEC Free Waste Collection

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. A study by Storage Cafe has found that Franklin offers the perfect blend of suburban living with city-like amenities. Franklin is known for its preserved Victorian architecture, shops, restaurants, and various entertainment events that bring the community together. The suburb's strong business sector and high median household income also contribute to its appeal, earning it fourth place in the top 100 best suburbs for urban-like amenities. (WKRN News 2)
2. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be available in Williamson, Washington, and Warren counties on Apr. 22. This program allows residents to dispose of household hazardous waste, such as cleaning fluids and pesticides, properly and for free. (TN Gov)
3. James Fox, a firefighter with 40 years of experience, including 20 years with the Franklin Fire Department, is retiring. He served as a firefighter in the military for 20 years before retiring at the rank of Technical Sergeant in 2002. Franklin Fire Chief Glenn Johnson praised Fox's expertise and contributions to the department, and Fox said he plans to travel and go antiquing with his wife during retirement. (WSMV News)

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Today in Franklin:

• Paint Parties At CoreLife Eatery (5:30 PM)
• Trivia Night At Tony's Eat and Drink (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• We Care Williamson County is hosting its 10th Annual Charity Crawfish Boil on Apr. 22 at Tony’s Eat & Drink in Franklin. Tickets are $35 and include unlimited crawfish, with proceeds benefiting The Refuge Center and local resident Jackie Kelley, who was injured in a vehicle accident. The event will also feature a silent auction, a live signed sports jersey auction, and live music. (Franklin Is)
• The City of Franklin held a meeting on "The Future of Housing" as part of the Envision Franklin land use plan. Those who missed the meeting can watch it at the link provided, and a link to the slides has been posted in the comments section. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
• The 39th Annual Main Street Festival, hosted by the Heritage Foundation, will be held in downtown Franklin this weekend, attracting thousands of visitors to its variety of booths and music stages. The event, which is free to attend, has become one of Franklin's most beloved community gatherings, according to the Heritage Foundation's president and CEO. (Tennessean)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.