🌱 Teacher-Parent Conferences + County Seal's Legal Struggle

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Williamson County Public Library has a new director. Jessica Jeffers moved into the position last month after the previous director, Dolores Greenwald, retired. Jeffers' most immediate action in the position is centered around the staff. She has been listening to concerns and ideas from the current library system staff. Her ultimate goal for the system is sustained growth. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Williamson County Schools has published a list of tips for a successful teacher-parent conference. The official date for the district's teacher-parent conferences is Tuesday, Oct. 11, but educators are permitted some flexibility on scheduling. The conferences will be between 15 and 20 minutes with the allowance of extra time if needed. Click the following link for the full list of tips to get the most out of a teacher-parent conference. (Williamson Source)
3. The Spring Hill-based Major Nathaniel Cheairs Camp 2138 Sons of Confederate Veterans continues to block Williamson County's efforts to change the county seal. The group has brought legal action against the county's efforts to remove the Confederate flag from the seal. Williamson County is optimistic that this last court battle will ultimately result in the seal's change. (Williamson Source)

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Today in Franklin:

• Policy Talks At Columbia State Community College Community Room (7:30 AM)
• All About the Libby App At Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new coffee shop? Williamson Source has created a list of 20 local coffee shops that are worth a visit. Click for the full list. (Williamson Source)
• Take the stress out of date night planning by trying one of these local options. Click to view a list of some of the best date night venues in Williamson County. (Tennessean)
• The City of Franklin's Wastewater Treatment Plant has been upgraded. Click to view the tour video. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government 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.