🌱 National Travel And Tourism Week Activities + 'Sites To Save'

Welcome back, Franklin. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two. High: 84 Low: 57.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 84 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. The Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau (known as Visit Franklin) is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week by highlighting the positive impact of tourism in Williamson County. It will be offering free visitor experiences and showcasing how tourism contributes over one billion in direct economic impact, benefiting the local economy and reducing taxes for households. The week includes presentations, proclamations, and an Ambassador program, inviting residents to explore local attractions and join the tourism community for ongoing benefits and opportunities. (Williamson Source)
2. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has identified nine historically significant structures as "Sites to Save" and eight additional ones as "Sites to Watch" during the start of historic preservation month. Concerned about their age, condition, or potential development threats, the foundation seeks community support to preserve these buildings. In addition, Franklin has been chosen by the Tennessee Historic Commission to host a regional gathering of southeastern historic commissioners. (WKRN News)
3. Last week, a couple from California was unexpectedly arrested near their recently acquired residence in Franklin following a routine traffic stop. The authorities discovered a range of illicit substances, such as black tar heroin laced with fentanyl and other drug paraphernalia. Shockingly, it was revealed that one of the individuals had come to Franklin to work at a drug rehab center. (WKRN News)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Tuesday, May 9

• Kids Eat Free Night At Miller's Ale House (5:00 PM)
• Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting At City Hall Board Room (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 10

• Toddlers, Tales And Trails At Timberland Park (9:00 AM)
• Wine Down Wednesdays At Frothy Monkey (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Former Beatles member Ringo Starr will be visiting The Ryman in Franklin on Sep. 24. The All Starr Band will be joining Starr on tour and tickets go on sale May 12. (Williamson Source)
• Only a few days left to grab tickets for Charlotte's Web on May 14 at the Franklin Theater. Act Too Players will be staging the play and it will last around one hour. (Franklin Theater)
• The Franklin Rodeo will return for its 68th year next week May 18-20 at the Ag Expo Center. A parade to kick off the event will happen on May 13 downtown. (Williamson Source)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all soon 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.