🌱 Patch AM: Why a national travel site crowned Franklin Tennessee’s most peaceful spot

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• Why a national travel site crowned Franklin Tennessee’s most peaceful spot

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 53 degrees.
• Tuesday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 64, low: 57.
• Wednesday: Mist; foggy, then cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tennessee's most peaceful place? A travel site names one town top spot (tennessean.com subscription) — Franklin has just been singled out as Tennessee’s most peaceful place, praised for its walkable downtown, cozy cafes, and welcoming community. The piece highlights beloved local staples like Pilgrimage Festival, Pumpkinfest, Dickens of a Christmas, and the city’s many parks, trails, and Harpeth River access that give residents and visitors plenty of ways to unwind close to home.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

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

• IHS V/G Wrestling Battle for Independence
  Independence High School , 1776 Declaration Way , Thompson's Station
  7:00 am
• BHS wrestling @ Maher/Garstin Invitational
  Independence High School , 1776 Declaration Way , Thompson's Station
  8:00 am
• 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

Monday December 29

• Brickeology Winter Break Camp for LEGO Lovers!
  Williamson County Recreation Complex , 7250 Nolensville Rd , Nolensville
  9:00 am

Friday January 2

• First Friday's
  Historic Downtown Columbia Public Square Columbia, TN 38401
  5:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• LV Chess Club - JAN (Tuesday) - Spring Hill, TN 2026
  Longview Recreation Center , 2909 Commonwealth Dr , Spring Hill
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UFO's over Dallas Downs Dec 20 at about 5:50 am?
  While walking the dog on Cavalry I looked up and saw what I thought were stars, as I surveyed the skyline I saw a perfectly straight line of equally… (Nextdoor Dallas Downs)
• Any collage kids home looking for a little extra cash?
  We help moving furniture from room to room. Won’t take more than an hour. Tomorrow would be great. (Nextdoor Coleman Southall)

• Miller's Ale House Restaurant & Sports Bar posted a job opening for Expeditor in Franklin. Apply here.
• Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brentwood

• Brentwood Police crack down on impaired driving this holiday season (fox17.com)
• ICYMI: 100 Pizza Opens in Brentwood (williamsonsource.com)
• Nashville 911 center adds backup systems after 2020 Christmas Day bombing knocked out service (wsmv.com)

Nolensville

• Basketball Recap: Nolensville Piles Up the Points Against Lebanon (maxpreps.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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