🌱 NFL Legend Bobby Beathard Dies + Counseling Center Breaks Ground

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But first, today's weather:

Cold with plenty of sunshine. High: 36 Low: 20.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. NFL Hall of Famer and executive Bobby Beathard died on Monday at his Franklin home. His son said that his father passed away from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 86. Beathard's 35-year career with the NFL included building four Super Bowl-winning teams and a 1972 undefeated Dolphins team. He retired from football in 2020. (KTVZ)
2. The Refuge Center for Counseling began to break land for its new counseling center campus, which will be located on Long Lane in Franklin. An official groundbreaking ceremony will take place Thursday, Mar. 9 at 11 a.m. at the campus' new site on 4321 Long Lane. The public is invited to attend. (williamsonherald.com)
3. The Tennessee Department of Education recently released data showing that Williamson County Schools' class of 2022 had the highest percentage of students scoring 21 or higher on the ACT exam out of all other districts in the state. The county's class of 2022 was also the only district out of the 29 school districts in Tennessee to have a 100 percent ACT exam participation rate, compared to the state average of 98 percent. (williamsonherald.com)

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Today in and around Franklin:

• 2023 Antiques & Garden Show At Music City Center, Nashville (9:00 AM)
• Franklin Art Scene Downtown Tour Of The Arts At Downtown Franklin (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Even though it's cold outside, there's still plenty to do in Franklin! Check out this list of winter weather bucket list items around the city, including places to visit like the Franklin Farmers Market and great local restaurants to grab a bite to eat, like fresh artisan treats at the Franklin Bakehouse. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• Help the city name one of its snowplows! Vote for one of the top 10 names here. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Keep your valuables and belongings safe while you're shopping! The Franklin Police Department released a video showing a common crime at stores and how you can take measures to avoid being a victim of this type of crime. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.