🌱 High Speed Chase In Williamson County + Badges Give Back

Good morning, Franklin! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so you won’t see a newsletter from me tomorrow. We’ll be back bright and early Saturday morning, but for now, here’s all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 66 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. A high-speed chase in Williamson County has resulted in two Nashville men being hospitalized. The rollover crash occurred on Interstate 840 early Sunday morning. Williamson County Sheriff's Office deputies were able to recover large amounts of drugs and several guns after the crash. (WBTW)
2. The Franklin Fire and Police Departments are partnering together to address hunger. The departments have launched the 'Badges Give Back' food drive to collect non-perishable food. Donations will be accepted at department headquarters and all of the city's fire stations. The drive will continue through Jan. 2. (Press Release Desk)
3. Franklin's TOA Sports Performance Center has been sold. According to the newly filed public records, the center was sold for $19.25 million to a group of West Coast investors. The 171,000-square-foot facility on Gothic Court is one of the only indoor sports facilities in Franklin. (Subscription: The Business Journals)

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Today in Franklin:

• Turkey Trot 5K/10K At Cool Springs (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new home? There are several properties that have recently hit the Williamson County real estate market. Click the link to view the full list. (Williamson Source)
• Matthew West, the current ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year, will be headlining Franklin's 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square celebration on Friday, Dec. 2. (williamsonherald.com)
• Did you miss Franklin's BOMA Work Session on Tuesday? No worries, the city recorded it. Click the link to watch the full recording. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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That's all for today! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

— 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.