🌱 Two Fires Overnight In Williamson Co. + Beechwood Hall Controversy

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Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 52 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. A house and a dog kennel caught fire in two separate incidents overnight in Williamson County. A firefighter was hurt at each of the scenes, but both were treated for minor injuries. The family of the house fire was displaced, and no animals were in the kennel fire at the time. (WZTV)
2. The owners of nearby Beechwood Hall have responded to critics regarding the state of the 160-year-old historical property. The property owner and the Heritage Foundation in Williamson County addressed the controversy over the property and the steps they are taking to preserve its legacy. (Tennessean)
3. Nearby Nashville reported no deaths in the unhoused community during the harsh winter weather and freezing temperatures last week. Organizations and the city began preparing to protect the city's unhoused community weeks before the arctic freeze. (News Channel 5 Nashville)

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Today in Franklin:

• Day Drinking Wines Mini Class At Saint Goose (2:00 PM)
• Ready. Set. Snow! At Pinot's Palette (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new house for the new year? Check out this roundup of new homes to hit the market in the Franklin area, including a couple of four-bedroom, five-bathroom homes. (Franklin Patch)
• It's nearly the new year! Here's what's planned in and around Williamson County to ring in 2023, including the Bollywood New Year's Party at Shuddh Desi Radio and the New Year's Eve Concert at Franklin Theater. (Williamson Source)
• Searching for something fun to do with the family for the holidays? The Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary is hosting its Marshmallow Hikes in nearby Brentwood! Take a hike every day until the new year with hikes at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. (News Channel 5 Nashville)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.