🌱 Graceland Church Fall Festival + Holiday Movie Filmed In Franklin

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Graceland Church Franklin will be hosting its Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29. This free community event will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1667 Lewisburg Pike in Franklin. There will be free food, bounce houses, hayrides, balloon animals, a petting zoo, and more. Click for more information. (Williamson Source)
2. Want a sneak peek at the Lifetime original holiday movie that was filmed in Franklin and Columbia? "Steppin' Into the Holiday" will air on Lifetime starting Nov. 25 at 7:00 p.m. — but the community will be hosting a watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Mulehouse in Columbia at 6:30 p.m. The watch party is free to attend but tickets are required. If you’re planning to stop by, click to get your tickets. (Williamson Source)
3. Williamson County residents can get free well-water testing kits through July 2023. The kits are being distributed through the Division of Laboratory Services at Tennessee's health department. Each kit includes gloves, bottles, and sample directions. The tests will check for common contaminants such as nitrite, nitrate, and arsenic. You can order your free kit at the link. (Williamson County)

Today in Franklin:

• Red Cross Blood Drive At The Williamson County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Excel Basics, Part 1 At The Williamson County Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Tree Commission At Franklin City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Healing Housing Presents An Intimate Evening With Allison Russell At The Franklin Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home nearby? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Franklin area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Franklin Patch)
• Franklin Tomorrow's Quarterly Breakfast with the Mayor is tomorrow at 7:00 a.m. at Rolling Hills Community Church. This event is free; however, registration is required. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
• Looking to enjoy some local cuisine? Click to explore Visit Franklin’s curated list of the top food and drink experiences in the city. (Visit Franklin)

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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.