🌱 Pilgrimage Music Festival Announced + School Officer Saves Life

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Franklin Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

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But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Cloudy with a little rain. High: 56 Low: 48.
• Friday: Breezy; a little morning rain. High: 56 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The lineup has officially been announced for the 2023 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Fest, and this year's lineup has some of the biggest headliners yet. The festival will take place on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 at The Park at Harlinsdale. This year, the Saturday headliner will be The Lumineers and for Sunday it will be Zach Bryan. Purchase tickets and parking passes by clicking here. (WZTV)
2. A pizzeria employee was attacked on the job earlier this week after requesting a woman and a man who was wearing a ski mask to leave the pizzeria. The woman was picking up an order at Roma Pizza down the road in Donelson and lost her temper when asked by the worker to show the confirmation for the order. She left the restaurant and returned five minutes with the man wearing a ski mask and then maced the employee before the two fled in a black Mitsubishi. The victim was treated by emergency responders and given antibiotics for his eyes, and he said is afraid to return to work. (WKRN News 2)
3. A school resource officer was recognized as a hero on Monday morning after he administered two doses of Narcan to an unresponsive student that potentially saved his life. At around 8 a.m. that morning when a student was found unresponsive in a car in the high school's parking lot, the official was notified and immediately sprung into action with the school nurse and EMS. Narcan is present in all Williamson County Schools and multiple personnel have gone through professional training in administering the drug for situations just like this. (WKRN News 2)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Thursday, March 9

• Microsoft Word Basics, Part 2 At Williamson County Public Library Main Library (10:00 AM)
• The Refuge Center Ribbon Cutting At 4321 Long Lane (11:00 AM)
• Crafter's Night Out At Leiper's Fork Public Library (4:30 PM)

Friday, March 10

• Franklin Sustainability Commission At Franklin City Hall (8:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime With Ms. Stephanie At Williamson County Public Library Main Library (10:00 AM)
• Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group At Williamson County Public Library Main Library (10:00 AM)
• Baby Play Time At Leiper's Fork Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• With kennels filling up in middle Tennessee, Mars Petcare is partnering with local shelters to promote the adoption of some furry friends. Through Saturday, Mar. 11, Mars and PEDIGREE® brand will cover the adoption fee of approved adopters at the Williamson County Animal Center. (Franklin Tomorrow via Facebook)
• Please join in welcoming the newest staff member of Restore Haiti, Dr. Marie Obed Fontin, who will be joining the Jacmel medical team. The team is excited about the experience and knowledge that she is bringing to further support and grow the Restore Haiti organization. (Restore Haiti via Facebook)
• Have some sharps you need to dispose of? Don't just throw them in the garbage can and risk injury and contamination to others. You can properly dispose of these needles at the designated drop-off location at 417 Century Court! For more information, click here. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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Featured businesses:

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• Elizabeth Leanza, Synergy Realty - Realtor — (Visit Website)

Featured events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (March 14)
• Online meeting with the best realtors in town! (March 15)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward Live! (March 24)

That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.