🌱 Two New Berry Farms Restaurants + Car Theft And Burglary Rises

Hi there, Franklin. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community information is power! Let's dive right in.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the a.m.. High: 97 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Franklin's Berry Farms Community will have two new restaurants - Taziki’s Mediterranean Café and Biscuit Love. The two restaurants are operated by Fresh Hospitality. These two locations will be Fresh Hospitality's first venture into the growing luxury neighborhood. (Williamson Source)
2. A Columbia, Tennessee man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for an incident that occurred in Williamson County in April. According to the authorities, Roy Gene Nicholson was stopped by a Franklin Police Department officer on I-65. Nicholson resisted arrest and drove over an officer's legs with his car. He is being charged with drug distribution and firearms charges. If convicted, Nicholson will face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison. (Williamson Source)
3. The City of Franklin reports that auto theft and burglary have risen dramatically. The Franklin Police Department is reminding residents to never leave vehicles running or unlocked. In addition, make sure to remove valuables from a car - especially firearms. Crime prevention is a shared responsibility of the community. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Franklin:

• Movie in the Park At Pinkerton Park (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Franklin is the premier location for an unforgettable trip. Visit Franklin shares the best locations for a romantic weekend or a relaxing weekend away. Click for the full list of locations. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• The Franklin Public Arts Commission's next meeting is on Jun. 22 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be in the City Hall Board Room. (City of Franklin)
• The Juneteenth Celebration will be in Downtown Franklin this Saturday. The festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. (City of Franklin)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.