🌱 In-N-Out Secures Land + Covenant Parent Forms Advocacy Group

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Franklin and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 71.
• Friday: Hot; a strong p.m. t-storm. High: 96 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Franklin held a meeting to share draft recommendations for the Factory District Design Concept and improvements to Liberty Pike. Community feedback will shape the final recommendations for the city's land use plan, which will be presented in July. The goal is to create a pedestrian-friendly district connected to Downtown Franklin. (williamsonherald.com)
2. In-N-Out Burger officially purchased 28.9 acres of land at Goose Creek bypass and Lewisburg Pike for $36.1 million, securing the location for its Franklin headquarters and its first restaurant in the area. The restaurant is expected to open in 2025, ahead of the headquarters completion that is set to come in 2026. (Williamson Source)
3. Three months after the school shooting that took place at Covenant School, Covenant parent Elaine Eisinger is working to form an advocacy group among other parents to help spark conversations about gun safety and children. The group does not intend on being left- or right-leaning but will focus on meaningful conversations. While the group is still forming and doesn't have a name yet, it hopes to solidify its details soon. (WKRN News 2)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Thursday, June 29

• Throwback Thursday Comedy Night: Fletch At The Franklin Theatre (7:00 PM)

Friday, June 30

• Live In The Lounge Feat. Rick Armentrout At The Harpeth (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars for the Mercy Franklin Classic taking place on Labor Day, Sep. 4. The race is open to all ages and will feature a 5k, 10k, 15k, and a 1k Kids Run that starts and finishes on Franklin Square. Sign up for the race here. (Mercy Franklin Classic via Facebook)
• Did you know that Williamson County Parks and Recreation offers theatre programs for children and teens ages 4-18? You can check out the five different programs — Little Stars, the Star Program, Straight to the Stars, Rising Stars, and Star Bright Players — here. (Williamson County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Hosting a Fourth of July party but struggling with the food? You can pick up tubs of chicken salad and pimento cheese, gallons of sweet tea, special holiday pies, and more at Merridee's this year. (Merridee's Breadbasket via Facebook)

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— 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.