🌱 Gov. Lee's Education Statement + Competitive Jump Roping

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Franklin Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Hot with a thunderstorm. High: 98 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Governor Bill Lee has finally responded to the negative comments that were made by Hillsdale College President Dr. Larry Arnn. According to the Governor, the comment "teachers are trained in the dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges in the country" was directed at national teachers, not specifically Tennessee teachers. In response, the Williamson County Democratic Party states that it stands in solidarity with public school teachers across Tennessee, especially those in Williamson County. The governor continues to receive heat from both sides of the aisle. (WBIR)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Franklin properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Franklin Patch)
3. Franklin-based Hot Shots of Tennessee, a competitive jump rope team, excelled in the national championship. The tournament took place in Cincinnati late last month and was hosted by the American Jump Rope Federation. The competition featured the best jump ropers from around the United States. The Hot Shots of Tennessee earned six top-three placements. (Williamson Home Page)

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Today in Franklin:

• Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie At Main Library Franklin (10:00 AM)
• Kitty Hall At Franklin City Hall (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Kitty Hall event at Franklin City Hall will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today. This fundraiser and adoption event will be offering half-price pet adoptions. There will also be free coffee and drinks available. Don't miss it! (City of Franklin)
• The next Williamson County Board of Commissioners Meeting is on Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Williamson County Admin Complex. Mark your calendar! (Williamson County)
• Did you know that the Williamson County Public Library offers curbside service? Click for a full schedule and for how the process works. (Williamson County Public Library)

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You're officially in the loop 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.