🌱 History & Culture Center Opens + Franklin Officer Has Heart Attack

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Franklin History & Culture Center on Bridge St. is reportedly now open for private event rental. The property was acquired by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County in early 2022. Jessica Pfranger has been hired as the center's Director of Event and Tourism sales. Click for more information about the center. (Williamson Source)
2. Company Distilling has expanded into Williamson County. The distillery will be celebrating its grand opening this weekend at Thompson Station. The distillery is another stop on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. The founders have a long history of advocating for Tennessee micro-distillers. (News Channel 5 Nashville)
3. Franklin Police Officer Scott Legeiza suffered a heart attack while on vacation in the Caribbean. Legeiza has been with the department for more than 20 years and went on the trip after delaying his honeymoon due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is reportedly recovering in a hospital in St. Maarten. The family is attempting to raise funds to have him transported back to the United States to receive the treatment he desperately needs. Community members who wish to help can donate to Officer Legeiza’s medical fund. (Williamson Herald)

Today in Franklin:

• Franklin Farmers Market At The Factory At Franklin (8:00 AM)
• Tennessee Outlaw Country At Moonshine Harley-Davidson (12:00 PM)
• Parents Night Out: Back To School At The Harvest Concept (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Nashville Fair Sweepstakes will be starting on Monday. Residents are encouraged to enter the contest for the chance to win a family pack of fair tickets. The sweepstakes end on Sep. 7. (WSMV 4)
• If your family is ready for a new pet, check out the newest list of adoption-ready pets in the Franklin area searching for a forever home. (Franklin Patch)
• Did you miss Franklin's Planning Commission meeting on Thursday? The meeting was recorded in its entirety and streamed on Facebook. Visit the link to catch up. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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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.