🌱 Reps. Vote On Same-Sex Marriage + Country Music Singer Reschedules

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Franklin Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

A morning shower. High: 63 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Franklin Mayor Ken Moore was one of the guests who joined in a charity fundraiser for the locally-headquartered Shalom Foundation. Overall, the fundraiser raised more than $15,000. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Both of Nashville's new congressional representatives voted against codifying the Respect for Marriage Act. On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 258-169-1. The act is set to codify the national recognition of same-sex marriages. (Nashville Post)
3. Country music star LeAnn Rimes was forced to reschedule her planned show in nearby Nashville this weekend due to a bleed on her vocal cord. The show is scheduled for Apr. 8, 2023. (WZTV)

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Today in Franklin:

• Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group At Franklin Main Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Festive Fun With Freckles & Friends At Hattie Jane's Creamery (10:30 AM)
• Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt At Eastern Flank Battlefield Park (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters on the lookout for a new home for the holidays! Here's a list of five newest properties to hit the market in the Franklin area, including two four-bedroom, three-bathroom brick homes. (Franklin Patch)
• If you're a fan of the Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R., then there's good news for you! "The Big Night Out" tour announced a planned stop at the FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin. The tour will come to town on Friday, Aug. 25, and tickets go on sale this Friday, Dec. 9. (Williamson Source)
• It's that time of year for the annual Dickens of a Christmas in downtown Franklin! Take a stroll down Main Street to experience the holiday cheer, shop at booths, and enjoy the festivities. The fun starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)

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

— 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.