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Be sure to catch Cupcake Decorating Workshop - Family Time - Dec 27 on the Franklin Patch calendar
Good morning Franklin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did growing up in Franklin help launch Hayley Williams’ career?
- How expensive is it to raise a big family in Franklin?
- Which country star chose a Franklin estate for her engagement?
Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Franklinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Cloudy and very warm, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, breezy and very warm, temps: high: 74, low: 34.
- Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 39 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hayley Williams: Bio And Career Highlights (boredpanda.com) — Franklin plays a key role in Hayley Williams’ story, as moving here with her mother and attending school locally led her to meet future Paramore bandmates and start vocal training. The profile traces how those Franklin roots grew into Grammy-winning success and entrepreneurial ventures like her Good Dye Young hair brand. 
Find out what's happening in Franklinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Study Finds Six Major U.S. Metros Where Raising Five Kids Is Still Financially Possible - WGNS Briefly Compares to Nashville - Murfreesboro (wgnsradio.com) — Families in Franklin are part of a Nashville-area economy where childcare and everyday costs can rival rent, making it hard for large families to get ahead. A new national study highlights six metros where raising five kids is still financially feasible, but Middle Tennessee’s Nashville–Murfreesboro–Franklin region falls short, with high childcare and living expenses outpacing typical incomes.
• Watch Lainey Wilson's Festive Halftime Show Performance — And See How Her Fiancé Made A Surprise Appearance (iheart.com) — Franklin gets a fun shout-out as Lainey Wilson reveals she and former NFL quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges got engaged at George Jones’ estate here, just outside Nashville. Her Christmas Day halftime performance in Minneapolis also featured a surprise on-field appearance from her Santa-suited fiancé.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cupcake Decorating Workshop - Family Time - Dec 27
Williamson County Recreation Complex , 7250 Nolensville Rd , Nolensville
10:00 am - Hidden Gem Farmers Market
Hidden Gem Farmers Market , 863 Old Military Road , Spring Hill
11:00 am - Candles & Cocktails
Spring Hill Chamber-Commerce , 3085 Commonwealth Dr , Spring Hill
3:00 pm - Stacy Mitchhart
Memories Bar and Grill , 574 Waldron Rd , La Vergne
7:00 pm - Brickeology Winter Break Camp for LEGO Lovers!
Williamson County Recreation Complex , 7250 Nolensville Rd , Nolensville
9:00 am - Singo "Music Bingo" at Grecian
Grecian Family Restaurant and Bakery , 2003 Wall Street , Spring Hill
6:30 pm - Shane & the MoneyMakers: Solo Shane Mostly Acoustic Open Mic Night
Memories Bar and Grill , 574 Waldron Rd , La Vergne
7:00 pm - All Ages Story Time at Smyrna Library
Smyrna Public Library , 400 Enon Springs Rd W , Smyrna
10:00 am - Offices Closed - New Years Day
La Vergne, TN Calendar La Vergne, TN 37086 - Connect Spring Hill
Viking Pizza Company , 3525 Kedron Road , Spring Hill
9:00 am - First Friday's
Historic Downtown Columbia Public Square Columbia, TN 38401
5:00 pm - Fairview Pottery - January 2026 - Fairview, TN 2026
Fairview Recreation Complex , 2714 Fairview Blvd W , Fairview
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost Dog (Update - Re-United with her family)
Found this sweet pup roaming around in Cheswicke Farms East - no collar or tags. (Nextdoor Cheswicke Farm East) - Molly has been found.
She wants to go home, but I cannot locate Hunter’s post. Please contact me. (Nextdoor Leipers Fork)
- Valor Hospitality posted a job opening for Night Auditor - The Harpeth Hotel in Franklin. Apply here.
- HireTalent posted a job opening for Tariff Import/Export Coordinator (General Tariffs) in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brentwood
- ICYMI: 51st Deli Opens in Brentwood (williamsonsource.com)
- Doctor Reveals the No. 1 Eating Habit That Wakes You Up at Night — Best Life (bestlifeonline.com)
- Why BA's George MacIntyre is a well-prepared freshman for Tennessee in Music City Bowl (mainstreetmediatn.com)
Spring Hill
- Tenn. restaurant owner's son saves dad's life with CPR after Christmas Eve heart emergency (newschannel5.com)
- How a Spring Hill teen joined final season of 'Stranger Things' (columbiadailyherald.com)
Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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