🌱 Vanderbilt Legends Golf Club Expansion Proposal + Visitor Revenue

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Franklin. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and nice. High: 89 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Franklin:

1. Franklin's Board of Mayor and Aldermen along with the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission are considering a proposal that would revise Vanderbilt Legends Golf Club. The development plan would build a 7,615-square-foot addition to the Legends clubhouse and expand the Team Clubhouse. The golf club is widely considered one of the best in the state. The plan will be voted on in October. (williamsonherald.com)
2. Williamson County's visitor spending has resulted in $1.04 billion in direct economic impact for the community during 2021. The data was released through U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. The 2021 numbers were on par with 2018 (pre-pandemic) levels. The county welcomed 1.73 million visitors in 2021 - a significant increase from the year before. (Williamson Source)
3. Bert Chalfant, Williamson County's longest-serving county commissioner, died on Aug. 24. He was first elected to the county commission in 1986 and built a long legacy of public service over the next 32 years. His wife of 40 years, Betty Jane Brindley Chalfant, has praised his unwavering drive for his community. (Tennessean)

Today in Franklin:

• Ms. Liz's Pre-School Story Time At Williamson County Main Library (10:00 AM)
• Music in the Park At McEwen Northside (5:00 PM)
• Franklin Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Is Cancelled (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Harpeth Hotel will be featuring a Songwriters Night on Sep. 22 at 7:00 p.m. Click to get tickets today. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)
• Mercy Franklin Classic provides some advice on dynamic vs. static stretching. Have you still not signed up for the Labor Day race? Click to register today! (Mercy Franklin Classic via Facebook)
• Franklin's Civil War Historical Commission will be meeting on Sep. 8 at 8:00 a.m. in the City Hall Training Room. Mark your calendar. (City of Franklin)

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You're all caught up for today! See you 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.