🌱 Semi Truck Crash Near Williamson + Franklin FBI Agent Shares Story

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But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 58 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. A police chase that started in Williamson County on Sunday ended with a semi truck crash at the Rutherford County and Wilson County Line. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (THP), the Williamson County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit around 4:45 p.m. and the pursuit ended 10 minutes later. About an hour later, the driver of a semi-truck reportedly did not notice two stopped vehicles on the side of the road and slammed into them. (WSMV 4)
2. Six live shows happening this week have been posted, including Radney Foster at the Franklin Theatre on Mar. 24. Foster will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of his solo debut. Find out more information about these shows at the link. (Rutherford Source)
3. Former FBI agent Don Birdwell of Franklin is featured in Morning Pointe Senior Living's annual magazine "Milestones." Birdwell was with the FBI for 23 years and shared highlights from his career with the magazine. Copies of the magazine are available to read at each Morning Pointe campus and online. (Williamson Herald)

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Today in Franklin:

• Ribbon Cutting At Sugaring NYC (11:00 AM)
• Windchimes Adult Craft Class At Williamson County Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• With food costs rising everywhere, especially in Haiti, Restore Haiti needs your help! Consider donating during the last few days of the Food Drive to directly help feeding programs benefitting the people of Haiti. (Restore Haiti via Facebook)
• Williamson County Animal Center has partnered with Williamson County Parks and Recreation for its 2nd annual Hoppin' Hounds Event. This Easter egg hunt for dogs costs $15 to register and space is limited. (Williamson County Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Handmade Easter baskets and premium cuts of meat are available at Franklin Farmers Market. Come browse these springtime finds before they are gone! (Franklin Farmers Market via Facebook)

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— 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.