🌱 Freeze Warning Issued + School District's Internet Ranking

Morning, Franklin! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cool. High: 53 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Williamson County. The warning is meant for this morning through 9:00 a.m. The temperatures will likely dip between 24 to 32 degrees. Crops and sensitive vegetation will likely die during the freeze. (Williamson Source)
2. A new study by Stacker has compared internet speeds among Tennessee school districts. The study ranked the districts with the slowest internet speeds using data provided by Connect K-12. The Williamson County School District was ranked third with 0.44 Mbps for a student body of 41,229. According to the study, the district spends about $19,827.28 per month on its internet - the highest on the list of slowest Tennessee school districts. Click the following link for the full list. (WREG)
3. Franklin's Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride is scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 22. The ride will start and finish on Echo Lane. The ride's route will mainly be within Franklin city limits. The only time the route leaves city limits is in the north along Berry's Chapel Rd and Cotton Lane. Click for the full-ride route. (City of Franklin)

Today in Franklin:

• Toddler Time At The Williamson County Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Boxwood Insurance Group (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Franklin area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Franklin Patch)
• Visit Franklin is hosting a canned food drive at the Visitor Center. The drive will be through Friday, Oct. 21. Each donation of five or more cans will be entered into a drawing for a Franklin blanket. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• The City of Franklin has released its latest episode of "Top 3 Things To Know With Eric Stuckey". Click to watch the episode. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.