🌱 Human Remains Found In Williamson County + Deck The Howls

Hello again, everybody! It's Wednesday in Franklin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Turning sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 48 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Franklin Fire Department is asking the community to participate in its annual Christmas Toy & Clothing Drive. The drive directly benefits more than 300 Williamson County children during the holiday season. To participate, residents can grab a request card from the Franklin fire station's holiday fire hydrant displays. Participants will then purchase the items listed on the card and return the items to the fire station. (williamsonherald.com)
2. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating human remains that were found in a local wooded area on Saturday. The remains were discovered by a hunter who was tracking deer through the woods near Clovercroft Road. The department is working with forensic experts. Additional remains were found on Monday. (Fox 17)
3. The Williamson County Animal Center is hosting "Deck the Howls" this holiday season. Participants will read holiday stories to the shelter pets while enjoying hot cocoa. The event benefits rescue pets by teaching them to relax around human visitors, making the animals more desirable for adopters. Click for registration details. (News Channel 5)

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Today in Franklin:

• Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time At Main Library Franklin (10:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At The Exercise Coach (11:00 AM)
• Franklin Battlefield Anniversary Tour At The Franklin Battlefield (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? 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)
• The City of Franklin will be hosting the Christmas Tree Lighting on the square on Friday at 6:00 p.m. The actual tree lighting is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The Franklin Theatre will be screening Elf at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday during Dickens of a Christmas. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.