🌱 '12 Days Of Christmas' Gifts + Franklin Designer Seen In 'People'

Hello all! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Franklin Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 49 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Tennessee Tourism has announced some of the most exciting new things to look forward to in 2023 — and Franklin is on the list! Southall Luxury Resort got a nod for its relaxing treatments and elegant suites that will leave you feeling restored. Another Franklin pick was the new vintage trolley, Franklin Hop. This hop-on, hop-off ride will let visitors learn about and see everything Franklin has to offer. (tn.gov)
2. This holiday season, the Franklin Visitor Center is holding a '12 Days of Christmas' promotion at its location in downtown Franklin. The Visitor Center has created curated gift bundles of items from local shops. You'll also get branded Franklin goods, local treats, and much more. The Visitor Center has recently reimagined its retail experience, making this a great option for some last-minute gifts. (Williamson Source)
3. 'People Magazine' is showing off a home designed by a Franklin local. Designed by Tanya Hembree of Franklin interior design shop Onyx + Alabaster, the magazine displayed her work on the home of music artist Bear Rineheart, founder of Need to Breathe. Onyx + Alabaster is located at 234 Public Square in downtown Franklin. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

• Santa's Come To Town at CoolSprings Galleria (11:00 AM)
• Happy Hour at Cool Springs Brewery (3:00 PM)
• FrankTown Festival Of Lights at Williamson County AG Expo Park (5:00 PM)
• Franklin Noon Rotary Christmas Party! at Old Natchez Country Club (5:30 PM)
• Beth Nielsen Chapman at The Franklin Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Franklin's Employee Holiday Breakfast was tons of fun! Check out these pictures of City Hall — the Human Resources Department has turned it into a Franklin Wonderland! (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Restore Haiti is gearing up for its 2023 Food Programs. Community donations help the organization feed over 1,000 students a hot meal five days a week! (Restore Haiti via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.