🌱 Patch AM: Franklin charity GraceWorks drawn into new criminal case

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In today's newsletter:

• Franklin charity GraceWorks drawn into new criminal case
• How did a Franklin native high-step her way to Radio City?

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Breezy with plenty of sun, with a high of 58 and low of 38 degrees.
• Sunday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 52, low: 28.
• Monday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 57 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tennessee woman accused of plotting murder-for-hire now accused of stealing from Franklin nonprofit (wsmv.com) — A Franklin-based nonprofit, GraceWorks, is at the center of new criminal charges against a Middle Tennessee woman already accused in a separate murder-for-hire case. A Williamson County grand jury recently indicted her and another woman for allegedly falsifying documents and taking under $1,000 from the Franklin charity, which supports struggling local residents.
   

• Franklin native living out dream as Radio City Rockette in New York City (wsmv.com) — A young Franklin native is celebrating her first season as a Radio City Rockette in New York City, coinciding with the troupe’s 100th anniversary. At 21, Christina Naslund reflects on years of training, early inspiration from Rockettes shows in Nashville and New York, and overcoming self-doubt to reach her lifelong dream.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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Saturday December 20

• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
  Franklin Marriott Cool Springs , 700 Cool Springs Blvd , Franklin
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• Keep Spring Hill Clean!
  Spring Hill Public Library , 144 Kedron Parkway , Spring Hill
  8:00 am
• Bob Ross for Kids - Through the Window - LV - Dec 20
  Longview Recreation Center , 2909 Commonwealth Dr , Spring Hill
  9:30 am
• Williamson County Writers Group
  Main Library Franklin , 1314 Columbia Avenue , Franklin
  10:00 am
• Hidden Gem Farmers Market
  Hidden Gem Farmers Market , 863 Old Military Road , Spring Hill
  11:00 am
• BHS varsity boys basketball @ Adidas Shootout
  Riverdale High School , 802 Warrior Dr , Murfreesboro
  4:00 pm
• PMS Basketball Holiday Classic @ Stewart's Creek Middle
  Stewarts Creek Middle School , 400 Red Hawk Pkwy , Smyrna
  4:00 pm

Monday December 22

• BHS boys freshman basketball @ Ravenwood
  Ravenwood High School , 1724 Wilson Pike , Brentwood
  6:00 pm
• Singo "Music Bingo" at Grecian
  Grecian Family Restaurant and Bakery , 2003 Wall Street , Spring Hill
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Pedro Card Game
  Bethesda Branch Library , 4905 Bethesda Road , Thompson's Station
  1:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Connect Spring Hill
  Viking Pizza Company - Spring Hill , 3525 Kedron Rd , Spring Hill
  9:00 am

Saturday December 27

• Cupcake Decorating Workshop - Family Time - Dec 27
  Williamson County Recreation Complex , 7250 Nolensville Rd , Nolensville
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Brentwood

• Brentwood Police Department Now Hiring Officers (williamsonsource.com)
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Nolensville

• Williamson County students create film to help educate families on e-bike safety (wkrn.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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