🌱 Pawn Shop Investigation + Family Wins Surprise Trip To Disney Parks

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Franklin and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cold. High: 45 Low: 23.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Franklin Tomorrow presented its Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards on Tuesday night. The presentation ceremony was held at the Rolling Hills Community Church. Franklin Mayor Ken Moore, Marianne Schroer, and Nancy Conway were among the award recipients. More information about the recipients and their awards is available at the link. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Franklin's Music City Pawn was the target of a 10-month investigation by the Metro Nashville Police Department. The department carried out a search warrant at the location on Tuesday. The business's other locations were searched in Davidson County at the same time. The location's primary owner, Damon Holland, 52, has been charged with three counts of money laundering in Williamson County. (KAKE)
3. A Franklin family has been surprised with an all-expenses-paid vacation to all of the Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida. Hayden Harris, 9, and his family were gifted the trip by the nonprofit Baking Memories 4 Kids. The nonprofit sells cookies to raise funds to make memorable moments for struggling families. (News 5 Channel)

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Today in Franklin:

• Guided Hike At Timberland Park (2:00 PM)
• Franklin Business Mixer At Residence Inn By Marriott Franklin (3:00 PM)
• Franklin Transit Authority At Franklin Transit Center (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you keeping tabs on Franklin's real estate market? Click for a list of property transfers that occurred in Franklin from Oct. 24 through Oct. 28. (Williamson Source)
• The Franklin Police Department shares a list of commonly stolen items. Click to watch the full video to ensure that you are not the potential target of a car burglar. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Williamson County Archives and Museum will be featuring a Model Train Exhibit during Dickens of a Christmas on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. The exhibit will be based upon a 1:160 ratio of actual size. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.