🌱 Patch AM: How Franklin police tracked down a hit-and-run driver on East Main

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In today's newsletter:

• How Franklin police tracked down a hit-and-run driver on East Main
• Why Franklin landed on U-Haul’s list of booming Tennessee markets
• How new CDC vaccine cuts could affect Franklin kids and schools

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy, breezy and warm, with a high of 70 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
• Saturday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 64 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Franklin PD: Driver in hit-and-run checked on victim, then fled scene (tennessean.com subscription) — Franklin police have arrested a driver accused of hitting a woman crossing East Main Street near downtown last month, briefly checking on her, then leaving her injured at the scene. The 29-year-old suspect from Antioch now faces multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and leaving the scene of an accident, while the full extent of the victim’s injuries has not been released.
   

2. Tennessee ranked among the top growing states in the U.S. in 2025, report says (wmcactionnews5.com) — Franklin is singled out among Tennessee’s fastest-growing markets in U-Haul’s 2025 growth index, which ranks the state No. 4 nationally for incoming moves. The report credits affordability and job growth, signaling continued population and housing pressure that Franklin residents will feel in traffic, development, and local services.
   

3. Tennessee families react as CDC slashes childhood vaccine requirements (newschannel5.com) — Families in Franklin are reacting to major CDC changes that scale back which childhood vaccines are routinely recommended and required, potentially affecting local school and daycare enrollment. A Franklin mom of three voices concern about more illness if fewer kids are vaccinated, while new Tennessee polling shows strong support for easy vaccine access and maintaining school requirements.
   

4. Nissan axes Versa as American buyers choose higher-priced models (tennessean.com subscription) — Nissan North America, headquartered in Franklin, has ended U.S. production of its budget-friendly Versa sedan, eliminating one of the last new cars under $20,000. The move reflects a broader shift toward higher-priced vehicles, with local luxury dealers reporting record sales even as mid-market demand softens across Middle Tennessee.
   

5. OBITUARY: Gracey Kayla Hope Adams (williamsonsource.com) — Visitation for Gracey Kayla Hope Adams will be held today, January 8, at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, with additional visitation, funeral, and burial services continuing tomorrow at Williamson Memorial Gardens. The 25-year-old is remembered as a joyful, faith-filled young woman who loved music, photography, and making others feel valued. Family and friends are invited to gather and honor her life.
   

📸 Around Franklin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Stories, Jams & Real Talk — Coming to School of Rock Franklin
  School of Rock, 615 Bakers Bridge Ave #100, Franklin
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
  Franklin Marriott Cool Springs 700 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin, TN 37067
  6:00 pm
• Dinner Detective – “The Hollywood Hit”
  Franklin Marriott Cool Springs , 700 Cool Springs Blvd , Franklin
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• PHS V Basketball @ Nolensville
  Nolensville High School , 1600 Summerlyn Dr , Nolensville
  4:00 pm
• GMS Basketball vs. HMS
  Grassland Middle School , 2390 Hillsboro Rd , Franklin
  4:00 pm
• WillCo Connected Business Mixer
  Sheraton Nashville-Brentwood , 760 Old Hickory Blvd. , Brentwood
  4:30 pm

Wednesday January 14

• PHS Hockey Senior Night vs. Clarksville
  Centennial Sportsplex , 222 25th Ave N , Nashville
  7:10 pm

Thursday January 15

• PMS Basketball @ MCMS
  Mill Creek Middle School , 200 York Trl , Nolensville
  4:00 pm
• GMS Basketball @ LMS
  Legacy Middle School , 2380 Henpeck Ln , Franklin
  4:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Franklin, TN
  Franklin Marriott Cool Springs 700 Cool Springs Blvd Franklin, TN 37067
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday January 8

• GMS Basketball vs. FvMS
  Grassland Middle School , 2390 Hillsboro Rd , Franklin
  4:00 pm
• PMS Basketball vs WMS @ PMS
  Page Middle School , 6262 Arno Rd , Franklin
  4:00 pm
• WMS-JV/V Basketball @ PMS
  Page Middle School , 6262 Arno Rd , Franklin
  4:00 pm
• IHS V/JV Wrestling @ Nolensville HS
  Nolensville High School , 1600 Summerlyn Dr , Nolensville
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  I am getting a new puppy at the end of February and before I just place an order on Amazon, I thought I’d see if anyone has a puppy playpen/fence set… (Nextdoor Generals Retreat)
• Update on Dumped Bunnies in LaVergne
  *** Bunnies have a foster!!! *** Hi All! I’m happy to report the two bunnies have been secured, but now they need a foster. The amazing finder,… (Nextdoor Franklin Rd)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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