🌱 FSSD Budget Approved + Williamson Co. Unemployment Lowest In TN

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Franklin and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 85 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Franklin Special School District has passed its 2022-2023 budget. The district's board of education passed the new budget after months of debate. The new budget includes a 4 percent living increase for all district employees and does not include a tax increase. Click the following link for a full budget breakdown. (Press Release Desk)
2. Williamson County posted a 2.8 unemployment rate last month. Williamson County's rate was the lowest rate in the state. Perry County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.8 percent. The majority of the state's counties posted a rate below 5 percent. (TN.gov)
3. Franklin's Saint Goose wine shop has sued the state's Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The commission sent a letter to the wine shop in February about the store potentially charging customers for product sampling, which is a violation of state code. The commission ordered the store to halt certain activities. The lawsuit claims that the store is not breaking state code with its wine sampling courses. (Williamson Home Page)

Today in Franklin:

• Policy Talks At Williamson County Chamber of Commerce (7:30 AM)
• Preschool Storytime with Ms. Stephanie At Main Library (10:00 AM)
• Movie in the Park At Pinkerton Park (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Franklin Farmers Market will be on Saturday behind The Factory between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Don't miss it! (Franklin Farmers Market via Facebook)
• The Williamson County Fair will be from Aug. 5 through Aug. 13. at the county Agricultural EXPO Park. Click to learn more. (Williamson County)

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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.