🌱 Stars Over Tennessee + Naomi Judd's Cause Of Death

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 89 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The Nolensville Little League team has been defeated by the team from Honolulu, Hawaii. The Nolensville team is comprised of children from Franklin, Brentwood, and Nolensville. The team competed in the Little League World Series against 19 other times from around the globe. This year was the tournament's largest amount of teams participating. (Rutherford Source)
2. Today's Stars Over Tennessee event at Williamson County Public Library is free and the entire community is invited to attend. The 5:30 p.m. event is meant to honor all 46 sheriffs that died in the line of duty since 1796, the year the Tennessee Office of Sheriff was first established. The book's proceeds will fund several scholarships for Maury County students. (Williamson Herald)
3. The Williamson County medical examiner has confirmed that singer Naomi Judd died by suicide. According to the medical examiner, Judd was battling anxiety and depression before leaving a note with "suicidal connotations" before her death. Judd passed away in April right before she could be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. (American Songwriter)

Today in Franklin:

• Excel Basics, Part 3: Formulas At Main Library Franklin (5:00 PM)
• Stars Over Tennessee: A History Of Tennessee County Sheriffs At Main Library Franklin (5:30 PM)
• Happy Hour Mixer At Neighbors Franklin (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Franklin city offices will be closed on Sept. 5 for Labor Day. Please plan errands accordingly. (City of Franklin)
• Canines & Coffee is scheduled for Sept. 10 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Free giveaways and dog treats will be distributed. (City of Franklin)
• The Pilgrimage Festival begins on Sept. 24 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Click for more information about The Pilgrimage Festival. (City of Franklin)

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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 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.