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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:

  • Want to learn CPR and boost your health over lunch?
  • How did a Franklin CPA steal millions from unsuspecting tax clients?
  • Want to play Franklin Theatre and maybe end up at Bluebird?

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog, then cloudy, mist; warm, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 70, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Williamson Health Foundation to Continue Women's Health Panel Series Luncheon in 2026 (williamsonsource.com) — Women in Franklin can kick off 2026 with a health-focused luncheon at The Sapphire Suite on Liberty Pike, featuring experts on heart health, mental well-being, and hands-only CPR. The January 14 event supports Williamson Health Foundation and aims to equip local women with practical tools to better manage their overall health.
   

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2. Police Briefs: Dec. 9-22 (mainstreetmediatn.com) — A Franklin-based certified public accountant has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison after admitting to stealing millions from dozens of tax clients over several years. Prosecutors say he inflated refunds, diverted funds into his own accounts, and used the money for personal spending, with restitution of roughly $4.5 million ordered.
   

3. Signups Open for 2026 Tennessee Songwriters Week (williamsonsource.com) — Franklin will host a Tennessee Songwriters Week showcase at the Franklin Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, giving local writers a chance to shine on a statewide stage. Songwriters can now sign up for January qualifying rounds across Tennessee, with winners advancing through seven regional showcases for a shot to perform at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe and earn songwriter-focused prizes.
   

4. Take a look at Nashville Christmas Day moments through the years (tennessean.com subscription) — A decades-spanning photo gallery revisits Christmas Day moments around Nashville, from snowy streets and quiet downtown blocks to hockey games, rescue mission meals, and even the 2020 downtown explosion. Franklin gets a nod in a 1996 snapshot of the Bedford family keeping their Christmas Waffle House tradition alive, offering a small but relatable local connection for Williamson County readers.
   

5. Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says, 'I Must Live In an Alternate Universe, One Month In, and No Hate, Everyone Loves Elon, Hates Biden, Loves Tesla and My CT' (torquenews.com) — A Tesla Cybertruck owner from Franklin describes surprisingly warm reactions while parked at Mellow Mushroom and people-watching in the town square, challenging the idea that the truck draws constant hostility. His month of driving around Middle Tennessee, including Franklin and Mt. Juliet, suggests locals are more curious and enthusiastic about the futuristic pickup than angry or confrontational.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Posting for a friend:
    Lost dog seen this morning (around 8:00AM) at Ladd Park. Corner of Rich Circle, Rich Circle and Circuit. He/She would not let my friend to get… (Nextdoor Enderly Pointe)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Seasonal 5AM Stocker in Franklin. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member, Petsense in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

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 got tired of the hole business.
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