🌱 Record Crowds For 'A Dickens Of A Christmas' + Bollywood New Years

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Franklin's popular event "A Dickens of a Christmas" saw record-breaking attendance numbers this year! The two-day event features local artists, vendors, shops, and artisans as well as local retail stores. And of course, Santa Claus was on hand — as well as characters from Dickens! This year over 110,000 people attended the event. (Williamson Source)
2. Make the day after Christmas extra special by taking the whole family to visit the Giving Machines! There will be a Winter Wonderland event featuring live musical performances, a photo booth, games, and more. You'll be able to support nonprofits while having fun. Bring a blanket and get ready for a cozy good time! (AllEvents)
3. Dance your way into 2023 with a New Year's Eve Bollywood-themed celebration. Located at The Factory in Franklin, the bash will include Bollywood music performed by a live DJ, a midnight champagne toast, and free giveaways, and more. The event will even provide childcare, so you can party knowing your little ones are safely occupied! (Downtown Franklin)

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Today in Franklin:

• White Christmas at the Franklin Theatre (10:00 AM)
• Jr. Coding Day Camp at Mallory Station Road (3:00 PM)
• FrankTown Festival Of Lights at Williamson County AG Expo Park (5:00 PM)
• Secrets Of The Goose! at Saint Goose (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Franklin is one of the most photogenic towns out there (not that we're biased)! Check out these gorgeous winter photos of our beautiful home. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• Mayor Ken Moore has sent out his holiday greeting! Have you watched it yet? (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Have you been to the holiday pop-up bar in Franklin? Mobile & Merry is located inside The Factory, and offers up holiday-themed cocktails, beer, and wine! (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.