🌱 Free Franklin Transit Rides Saturday + Monopoly Coming To Nashville

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

But first, today's weather:

A.M. freezing drizzle; cold. High: 40 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. This Saturday, the Franklin Transit service will be offering free rides on fixed routes honoring the late Rosa Parks' birthday. TMA's group executive director Debbie Henry said, "We honor Rosa Parks for taking a stand by keeping her seat." Visit www.franklintransit.org or call (615) 628-0260 for more information and schedules for the fixed routes. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Officials with Top Trump and Hasbro announced on Tuesday Nashville is getting its own Monopoly board on Oct. 1. The announcement was made at the Parthenon as Top Trump representative Brooke Gorman is aiming to have the board represent everything locals love about their city. Anything and everything is in consideration for landmarks on the board, to submit your recommendations for properties on the board you can email Nashville@toptrumps.com. (WSMV 4)
3. Republican lawmakers file a bill criminalizing drag and cabaret performances in public places. This bill was proposed due to a public performance that was deemed inappropriate according to Sen. Jack Johnson, R-Franklin. This new law can particularly be harmful during pride month and other pride events, as performers could be charged with misdemeanors and even felonies. If this bill is passed and becomes a law, it will go into effect on Jul. 1. (News Channel 5 Nashville)
4. A woman was shot and seriously injured late Monday night near Green Hills during a robbery attempt. Around 11:00 p.m., a 26-year-old woman was shot several times in her arm and leg when a scuffle ensued between the woman and two men who emerged from a dark-colored sedan on the corner of Trimble Road and Esteswood Drive. The victim was transported to the hospital with critical injuries while the suspects still remain at large. Please be mindful of your surroundings and careful walking alone at night. (WSMV 4)

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Today in Franklin:

• Highway Commission Meeting At Williamson County Highway Department Auditorium (8:30 AM)
• Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time At Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• My Family, Toddler Time At Leipers Fork (10:00 AM)
• Member Connect! Leads Exchange At Williamson County Chamber Of Commerce (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Police Chief Deborah Faulkner talks about the impact of Tyre Nichols' passing and the effects it has on everyone including how Franklin PD will continue to train their officers in a video at the link. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Franklin's "Breakfast with the Mayors" was canceled yesterday due to the closing of schools due to safety conditions because of the weather. The breakfast will be rescheduled at a later date; whether in person or on Zoom has not yet been decided. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
• The city of Franklin is searching for nine volunteers in Williamson County with experience in an art-related discipline to serve on the Franklin Public Arts Commission. These members are appointed by the mayor to serve three-year terms. If interested, please submit a one-page letter of interest and qualifications to Monique McCullough at moniquem@franklintn.gov by Feb. 17. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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Events:

• Online Event about real estate services in the Franklin area (February 15)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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.