🌱 Grilled Cheeserie Closes + Fire In A Franklin Community Townhouse

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Franklin Daily. Come along to find out the most important things going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 82 Low: 51.

Here are the top four stories today in Franklin:

1. The popular Downtown Franklin restaurant, the Grilled Cheeserie, has closed down. Opened in 2019, the cozy spot was popular among locals who had a hankering for for a delicious grilled cheese. Unfortunately, the store suffered during the pandemic and ultimately has shut its doors. Luckily, the Grilled Cheeserie food truck will still be serving up savory snacks around Franklin. (Williamson Source)
2. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Franklin Police Department is honoring its commitment to helping people trapped in dangerous homes. As part of the events planned for the month, the Franklin Police Headquarters has set up a lawn display supporting victims of domestic violence. If you or anyone you know is in a domestic violence situation, you can contact support at the link, as well as nearby shelters. (Williamson Source)
3. A fire in a Franklin housing community did significant damage to a townhouse on Tuesday morning. The fire began early in the day at the Del Rio Commons, and firefighters responded quickly in an effort to get the blaze under control. The two residents and their dog were able to escape the fire unharmed, but are displaced. The cause of the fire is still unknown. (Williamson Source)
4. Downtown Franklin will be celebrating the Art Crawl this Friday. Sponsored by the Arts Council of William County, the event is a great way to explore the local sights and take a stroll through downtown Franklin. There will be artists selling their creations, wine to sip, and places to grab a bite in between. For more information, visit the link. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)

From our sponsor:

Wise Bread has reviewed dozens of credit cards and found the best ones to travel with. With a $250 bonus offer on travel, these cards will help you earn rewards so you can save big on your next trip, and they’re great to use abroad since they have no foreign transaction fees. Redeeming your travel rewards is easy & you can fly any airline, any time — no blackout dates, no restrictions and no expiration dates. Plus, no annual fee! Find out which card suits your lifestyle here.

Today in Franklin:

• Firefighter Storytime For Preschoolers And Fire Truck Demonstration at the Main Library in Franklin (10:00 AM)
• CHS Volleyball Game - District Tournament at Centennial High School (4:30 PM)
• Craft Class: Quilted Christmas Table Runner at the Leipers Fork Library in Franklin (4:30 PM)
• Board Of Zoning Appeals - City Of Franklin at City Hall Board Room (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Residents of Franklin got to enjoy a hot cup of coffee while chatting with police offers at the Twice Daily coffee shop yesterday morning! Coffee with a Cop is a great way to get to know local law enforcement, so keep an eye out for the next time they serve up this opportunity.(City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Are you pumped for PumpkinFest? Downtown Franklin is getting ready to celebrate this autumn-inspired fun-filled day, so be sure to mark your calendar for Oct. 29. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Wholesale Nursery Co — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.