🌱 Transgender School Lawsuit + City Offices Close For Labor Day

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. The parents of a transgender third-grader have filed a federal lawsuit against the Williamson County Board of Education and the Tennessee Department of Education. The lawsuit is regarding a state law that prohibits transgender students, employees, and teachers from accessing sex-segregated facilities conflicting with their birth genders such as bathrooms. The lawsuit was filed in the District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. (WSVN.com)
2. The family of late country singer Naomi Judd was granted a court order in Williamson County that seals Judd's death records from the public record. Judd's husband and two daughters filed for injunctive relief on Aug. 1 to protect their family's privacy. The court order restricts the Williamson County Sherriff's Office from releasing any material that would cause the family emotional distress, pain, or mental anguish. (American Songwriter)
3. Franklin's city offices will be closed on Sept. 5. The closures are in remembrance of Labor Day. The city will resume services on Sept. 6. If your regular trash collection day is Sept. 5, just set your trash out on Tuesday, Sept. 6. There will be a one-day delay on trash collection for the rest of the week. (City of Franklin)

Today in Franklin:

• Historic Zoning Commission At The City of Franklin (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The first week of the 2022-2023 school year in Williamson County was a success. Click to view an album of some of the week's best photos. (Williamson Source)
• Franklin is known for its amazing porch views. Click for a complete list of some of the best. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• Franklin's Beer Board Meeting is on Aug. 9 at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Board Room. Mark your calendar. (City of Franklin)

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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.