🌱 In-N-Out Burger Comes To Franklin + Project Unite Gets $53 Million

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Franklin Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 61 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Gov. Bill Lee announced on Tuesday that In-N-Out Burger plans to build a corporate office in Franklin. The office will be the first of the company's expansion that will be east of Texas and will bring 277 new jobs to the area. (ABC10)
2. Project Unite will receive $53 million in state grants to expand rural access to broadband throughout southern Middle Tennessee, including Franklin and the rest of Williamson County. The multi-year project is being spearheaded by United Communications, which will be using the money to install new fiber lines in the region. (WKRN News 2)
3. The Franklin Fire Department will be offering free non-certification CPR classes throughout the month of February. The classes will take place every Saturday during the month and run from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Franklin City Hall Training Room. The opportunity is in honor of American Heart Month. (Williamson Source)

Today in Franklin:

• ExecuteHers New Years Kick-Off At CMG Financial (10:30 AM)
• New Year, New Skills - A Young Professionals Luncheon At Williamson Chamber Of Commerce (11:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Historic Zoning Commission recently gave its approval to the Hayes House restoration and renovation plans presented by Friends of Franklin Parks. The organization looks forward to sharing the plans with the public soon and beginning the restoration of this special Harlindsale house! (Friends of Franklin Parks via Facebook)
• Have you voted for your favorite downtown business for the 2023 Downtown Franklin Awards? The Downtown Franklin Association works to support businesses downtown through the Main Street America accreditation program. The public is welcome to vote for their favorite Downtown Frankling business through Jan. 22! (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)
• Do you need to check up on your health? Walmart will be offering a variety of free healthcare screenings and affordable immunizations on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. across the nearby Nashville area. Participating locations will offer free glucose, cholesterol, BMI, and blood pressure screenings as well as the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the flu, tetanus, hepatitis, HPV, and more. (News Channel 5 Nashville)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.