🌱 Patch AM: Franklin community honors retired Fire Lieutenant George Sanford’s life and service

Good morning to you Franklin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Franklin community honors retired Fire Lieutenant George Sanford’s life and service
• How a Franklin grad launched Tennessee Tech’s first sales club early

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN and 6 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Franklin? Post it to Franklin photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A morning shower in the area, with a high of 53 and low of 46 degrees.
• Thursday: Windy; rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 58, low: 27.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 43 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin Fire Department Mourns Death Of Retired Lieutenant George Sanford (williamsonsource.com) — Franklin is mourning retired Fire Department Lieutenant George Sanford, who served the city for 25 years before retiring in 2006. Visitation and funeral services will be held this Friday and Saturday at locations in Franklin, giving residents a chance to pay their respects to a longtime public servant.
   

• Williamson County Native Graduates Early After Launching Tennessee Tech's First Sales Club (williamsonsource.com) — A Williamson County native and Franklin Christian Academy graduate has wrapped up his marketing degree at Tennessee Tech early after founding the university’s first sales club. He recently returned to Franklin to speak on a Williamson Inc. panel about how local schools shaped his path, and now plans to move back home to launch a sales career and marry in 2026.
   

📸 Around Franklin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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★ Featured events ★

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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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• WGES - Half-day of School
  Walnut Grove Elementary Franklin, TN 37069
  8:43 am
• PMS Basketball @ BMS
  Brentwood Middle School , 5324 Murray Ln , Brentwood
  4:00 pm
• HEMS Basketball v E A Cox
  Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School Franklin, TN 37064
  5:00 pm
• Black Business Coalition Holiday Party
  Williamson, Inc. Power Room , 4031 Aspen Grove Dr Suite 630 , Franklin
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• HEMS-Winter Break (No Students)
  Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School Franklin, TN 37064
  8:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Williamson County Writers Group
  Learning Center , 1314 Columbia Avenue , Franklin
  10:00 am
• PMS Basketball Holiday Classic @ Stewart's Creek Middle
  Stewarts Creek Middle School , 400 Red Hawk Pkwy , Smyrna
  4:00 pm
• 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

Wednesday December 17

• Learn about the Libby App
  Main Library Franklin , 1314 Columbia Avenue , Franklin
  2:00 pm
• GMS Basketball vs. TSMS
  Grassland Middle School , 2390 Hillsboro Rd , Franklin
  4:00 pm
• WMS-Band + Orchestra Concerts
  Woodland Middle School Brentwood, TN 37027
  5:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• IHS End of 1st Semester (Students 1/2 Day)
  Independence High School , 1776 Declaration Way , Thompson's Station
  7:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We found a stray today at Brentwood Place Shopping Center.
  Sweet angel of a pup. She’s been examined by a vet and is at Williamson County Shelter (1006 Grigsby Hayes Court Franklin, TN 37064) as a stray if… (Nextdoor S Carothers)
• Father & Sons Handyman Crew can help you prepare for the holidays.
  Leaf cleanup, yard tidying, hauling junk away, gutter cleaning, mulching, etc… Let us help you feel better about your yard and home. Call or text 615… (Nextdoor Rebel Meadows)

• David's Bridal, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Alterations Specialist in Franklin. Apply here.
• ClubCorp posted a job opening for Outside Services Attendant in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brentwood

• Thinking of Moving to Brentwood, TN? What Future Residents Should Know (dailyiowan.com)
• Experience Timeless Sophistication at 8101 Turning Point Drive – An Award-Winning Masterpiece in Primm Farm (williamsonsource.com)
• Photo of the Day: December 16, 2025 (williamsonsource.com)

Nolensville

• Z. Tiller Game Report: vs Nolensville (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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