🌱 Fusion Academy Opens + Nurses For Newborns Fighting For Change

Hello again, Franklin! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more:

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Fusion Academy recently opened its first location in Franklin, with more than 30 enrolled students. Fusion Academy is located in the Meridian area of Cool Springs, offering spaces for one-on-one learning, a recording studio, and a fitness center. The unique educational institution aims to provide "more creativity and more freedom in the classroom." (Williamson Herald)
2. Nurses for Newborns, a local nonprofit, is fighting against a startling statistic stating that 1 in 11 newborns doesn't reach their first birthday. The nonprofit sends registered nurses out to families with newborns to provide them with free home visits and resources in eight counties in middle Tennessee, including Franklin. As part of its fundraising efforts, Nurses for Newborns will be hosting its annual "Night for Newborns" event on Apr. 28 at The Factory at Franklin. (WKRN)
3. A 22-year-old man was charged with murder in Franklin for his alleged role in shooting an 18-year-old man in early April. According to public records, 22-year-old Ruai Ngundeng Pal faces charges of burglary with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, intimidation, and pointing a firearm at another person. (WTHR)

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Today in Franklin:

• 10th Annual Charity Crawfish Boil - Tony's Eat & Drink (12:00 PM)
• Sweet Science - Exploring STEM With Candy! - Main Library Franklin (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Williamson County Animal Center will host its April rabies and microchip clinic in Franklin. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Apr. 29, the program will help pet owners get their dogs or cats microchipped and vaccinated for rabies right at the Williamson County Animal Center. (All Events)
• Do you love books? Celebrate National Library Week from Apr. 23-29 at the Williamson County Public Library System to discover the wealth of picture books, novels, and more within their walls. (FranklinIs)

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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.

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