🌱 Titans OC Arrested + County Budget Committee Meeting

Welcome back, Franklin. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and chilly. High: 46 Low: 20.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Todd Downing, the Tennessee Titans' Offensive Coordinator, has been arrested in Williamson County. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office reports that he was arrested by Tennessee Highway Patrol on DUI and speeding charges. He was booked into the Williamson County Jail before being bonded out on Friday morning. (News Channel 5)
2. Williamson County will be holding its Budget Committee Meeting on Monday, Dec. 5, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Williamson County Administrative Complex's Conference Room. Anyone in need of disability accommodation is asked to contact Risk Management at least three days before the meeting. (Williamson County)
3. Franklin's Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt is scheduled for Dec. 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Eastern Flank Battlefield Park. Participants are asked to bring a flashlight to the event. There will be treat bag decorating before the hunt with hot chocolate and cookies provided. Participants are encouraged to dress festively for the event. Registration details are available at the link. (City of Franklin)

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Today in Franklin:

• Opening Weekend At Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm (All Day)
• 2 Mile Guided Hike At Timberland Park (8:30 AM)
• Williamson County Writer's Group At The Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Franklin area that are searching for a forever home. Click the link to view the complete list. (Franklin Patch)
• The City of Franklin has shared a photo of the newly assembled Christmas tree on Franklin Square. The tree lighting event will be held on Friday, Dec. 2, at 6:00 p.m. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• The City of Franklin continues to remind the community to slow down and move over to protect emergency responders. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox Monday morning with a new 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.