🌱 Purchase Of 61.8 Acres To Preserve + Franklin Art Scene

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Franklin Preservation Partners, a newly formed Tennessee LLC, has announced plans to purchase open space in the last undeveloped gateway into downtown Franklin. The purchase's purpose will be to "preserve what we have." The purchase will be for 61.8 acres at the juncture of Franklin Road and Mack Hatcher Parkway. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Today's Franklin Art Scene will feature a wide range of artworks from a diverse selection of artists. Patrons will have the opportunity to interact with the artists while participating in the free art crawl. Some shops will be offering appetizers and drinks to patrons. The Franklin Art Scene series is on the first Friday of each month. (williamsonherald.com)
3. Tours with the Franklin Hop Trolley have begun. The big blue trolley is offering residents and guests the opportunity to "hop on, hop off" for a 90-minute tour of Franklin. The tours will focus on the city's past, present, and future. Participants can hop on at five different stops throughout Franklin and Leiper's Fork. (Williamson Homepage)

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Today in Franklin:

• Franklin Art Scene In Downtown Franklin (6:00 PM)
• The Marvelous Wonderettes Musical At Williamson County Performing Arts Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Franklin area to hit the market. Click to view prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Franklin Patch)
• The City of Franklin will be hosting its Veterans Day Parade on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11:00 a.m. in historic downtown Franklin. Click to learn more. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Franklin Tomorrow's FrankTalks lecture series will be hosting a panel to discuss safety, retail, and charitable needs on Nov. 14 at 9:30 a.m. Click for registration information. (Franklin Tomorrow 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.