🌱 In-N-Out To Get $2.75 Million + Franklin Vision Care Opens

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But first, today's weather:

Sunshine; warmer in the p.m.. High: 50 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced its decision to give $2.75 million in incentive funding to In-N-Out Burgers for use in establishing its new office in Franklin. The California-based burger chain announced earlier this year it would move into the eastern part of the United States and estimated its first opening date for restaurants in the region for 2026, potentially bringing in $125.5 million in investment into Tennessee. (Subscription: The Center Square)
2. The new Franklin Vision Care hosted a ribbon cutting for its new location last week. Dr. Annedrea Morreale, the new boutique optical practice owner, talked about her childhood dream of becoming an optometrist and her specialty in ocular disease as the critical factor that sets her apart from other practices. (williamsonherald.com)
3. The Franklin Special School District is currently accepting enrollment for preschoolers 4-5 years old into the district's Preschool Positive Peer Role Model Program. The program's tuition is $3,000 with an additional sliding fee scale for eligible families, and the schedule for the program is six hours, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, with classes beginning in August. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Franklin:

• Franklin Farmers Market At Factory At Franklin (9:00 AM)
• Take Your Child To The Library Day At Children's Activity Room At Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Dungeons And Dragons At Teen Room At Williamson County Public Library (1:00 PM)
• Enchanted Rose At Pinot's Palette Franklin (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bring home a new furry family member and give them a forever home! Click the link to check out adoptable pets in the Franklin area and to learn about Blanket, Rocky, Charlie, and more. (Franklin Patch)
• Help the City of Franklin name a snowplow! The city has narrowed all your suggestions to the top 10 names, including Scoop Dog, Frosty the Snowplow, and Snow Force One. You can cast your vote for the new name here. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Williamson County? Here are five events you can check out, including a Chinese New Year Celebration in Franklin on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. (Williamson Source)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all on Monday for another 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.