🌱 Metro Schools Seek Volunteers + Council Debates License Plate Pilot

Hello, friends. It's Wednesday in Franklin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 67 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Metro Nashville Public Schools are looking for volunteers to help with its "Accelerating Scholars" tutoring program. Volunteers will help students in three 30-minute sessions. Applications will be open until Jan. 5. (News Channel 5 Nashville)
2. The Metro Council heard public opinions on whether or not to move forward with a license plate reader pilot program. The program would run for six months and would allow police to use license plate readers in nearby Nashville. (News Channel 5 Nashville)
3. A group of Nashville area citizens formed a committee to propose the development of the Music City Children's Museum. The proposed plan includes 80,000 square feet with exhibits for kids of all ages. The group stated that Nashville is the largest city without its own children's museum. (WKRN News 2)

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Today in Franklin:

• Oh Christmas Tree, Toddler Time At Leiper's Fork Library (10:00 AM)
• Member Connect! Leads Exchange At Williamson County Chamber Of Commerce (11:30 AM)
• FrankTown Festival Of Lights At Williamson County Agricultural Center (5:00PM)

From my notebook:

• With holiday shopping, it's easy to become distracted and leave yourself open to crime. Franklin Police Officer Ryan Schuman shares how to keep your purse from getting stolen while you're shopping. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• If you're a fan of Shania Twain, then there's good news for you. The musician's 2023 "Queen of Me" tour has added a stop to Tennessee on Oct. 18, 2023. (WZTV)
• If you're looking for a holiday gift for your friends and family, check out this list of holiday gift ideas, including many local offerings! (Nashville Lifestyles)
• On the lookout for a new home for the holidays? Here are the newest properties to hit the Franklin-area market, including a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that sits on nearly half an acre of land! (Franklin Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.