🌱 'Protect Kids Not Guns' Rally + Buttermilk Sky Pie Closes Again

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• Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 60.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 89 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Residents, activists, and faith leaders gathered in Franklin's public square for a "Protect Kids Not Guns" rally, advocating for gun reform and stricter regulations. Attendees wore orange and held signs supporting measures like red flag laws, enhanced background checks, and a ban on AR-15-style assault rifles. Speakers, including survivors of mass shootings, student representatives, community advocates, and State Rep. John Ray Clemmons, emphasized the urgent need for common-sense gun safety legislation and urged continued action to protect communities from gun violence. (Williamson Herald)
2. Buttermilk Sky Pie in Franklin, Tennessee, has closed its doors once again. The pie shop initially opened on Cool Springs Boulevard in 2016 but closed in 2018. It reopened in 2019 at a new location on Carothers Parkway but has now closed without any formal announcement. The website no longer lists the Franklin locations, while the company still operates in Knoxville and Johnson City. (Williamson Source)
3. "Historic Franklin: Along the Harpeth," a new book by author Jay Sheridan and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Robin Hood, celebrates the rich legacy of Franklin. The book features archival photographs, illustrations, and contemporary images, chronicling the town's history from its establishment in 1799 to the present day. The launch event for the book will be held on Jun. 8, with proceeds benefiting the establishment of Friends of Franklin Parks' new Fund for the Preservation of Open Spaces. (Williamson Source)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Tuesday, June 6

• Toddler Time At Williamson County Library (9:30 AM)
• Dermot Kennedy 'Sonder' North American Tour At FirstBank Amphitheater (8:00 PM)

Wednesday, June 7

• Highway Commission Meeting At Highway Department Auditorium (8:30 AM)
• Pickleball Drill A Skill At Enrichment Center (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Edley's Bar-B-Que, a beloved local establishment, has recently expanded its presence to Franklin. The new location in the Berry Farms neighborhood offers a mouthwatering menu of smoked meats, delicious Southern sides, and a must-try banana pudding. Visit them at 501 Sara Avalyn Berry Lane, open daily with extended hours on weekends. (Visit Franklin via Facebook)
• Don't miss out on the Spring 2023 production by the Star Bright Players! Get ready to rock with Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock the musical. Secure your tickets now for the performances running from Jun. 8 to Jun. 11. (Williamson County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Discover opportunities to volunteer and make a difference in your community by visiting the Tennessee Senior Olympics website. Learn more about how you can contribute here. (Williamson County Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.