🌱 New Bus Drivers In Williamson Co. + Two Teens Injured Crossing Road

Hi, Franklin! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for Memorial Day, so you won’t see this newsletter in your inbox for a few days. We’ll be back soon, but in the meantime, here’s what’s happening in and around town this weekend.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Periods of clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 55.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun with a shower. High: 71 Low: 53.
• Monday: Pleasant with some sun. High: 78 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Williamson County is searching for new bus drivers and bus assistants to work in the county and make a difference in students' lives. This coming Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., the WCS Bus Training Center will be hosting a hiring event to talk to prospective applicants and host some on-site interviews. This is also a great opportunity for applicants to get a tour of the bus garage, speak with mechanics, and get a feel for what could be their future workplace. The training center is located on West Main Street in Franklin. (Williamson Source)
2. An accident happened on Thursday afternoon that resulted in two teens from Franklin being hit by a car in Cool Springs while walking through a crosswalk. Around 5:00 p.m. three teens were crossing the street on Cool Springs Boulevard with the right of way when a car came through and hit two of the three teens. These injured teens were immediately taken to Children's Hospital and appear to be in stable condition, the driver stopped to assist the injured teens and initial reports from the police indicated there was no drug impairment. Thursday was the last day of school so more foot traffic was expected near neighborhoods so it was recommended to be more vigilant to avoid these situations. No charges have been filed as the case is still being investigated. (News Channel 5 Nashville)
3. The famous fried chicken fast food chain Raising Cane's is making its way to Nashville and opening its first location in the city this coming Wednesday. The restaurant will be located on White Bridge Pike in Belle Meade and will operate as earlier as 10:00 a.m. seven days a week with both a drive-thru and outdoor seating. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held in honor of the grand opening as well as a competition where 20 people – 13 and older – will be awarded free chicken for a year on the morning of the grand opening. The restaurant is excited to finally make its way to Music City and find a new fan base addicted to the delicious chicken. (News Channel 5 Nashville)

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This weekend in Franklin:

Saturday, May 27

• Tennessee Renaissance Festival At Castle Gwynn Grounds, Arrington (All Day)
• Franklin Farmers Market At Factory At Franklin (8:00 AM)
• "The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show" At Franklin Mariott Cool Springs (6:00 PM)

Sunday, May 28

• New Members Class At Grace Center (1:00 PM)
• Studio Tenn Presents "Here You Come Again" At The Franklin Theatre (2:00 PM)
• Kennedy Scott At Puckett's Boat House (6:00 PM)

Monday, May 29

• Memorial Day Service At Williamson County Veterans Park (10:00 AM)
• La Bamba At The Franklin Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Earlier this week Franklin firefighters took advantage of the weather and took part in some high-angle rope rescue training. You could see some of the fighters repelling on the side of the 2nd Avenue parking garage working on their craft. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The Downtown Franklin Rotary Club and its sponsors have really done their thing throughout downtown getting the whole town dressed in red, white, and blue in anticipation of Memorial Day weekend. This is a friendly reminder the Annual Williamson County Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Veterans' Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m. this Monday. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
• A reminder for all Franklin residents that trash pick-up day will be a day later this week so your garbage will be collected this coming Tuesday rather than Monday. The day delay is due to the Memorial Day holiday, you can check out the sanitation department's holiday schedule by clicking the link attached to the post. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all next week 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.