🌱 Williamson County Unemployment Rate Drops Again + Who's Hiring

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 46.

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Here are the top four stories today in Franklin:

1. The Pilgrimage Music Festival wasn't exactly music to the ears of local commuters last night. Sunday saw a shift in the traffic pattern near the Park at Harlingsdale Farm to accommodate patrons exiting the area. Franklin Road from Harpeth Industrial Court to Mack Hatcher shifted to allow only for northbound traffic. Franklin Road from Harpeth Industrial Court to First Avenue permitted southbound traffic to reduce congestion and improve the flow of traffic. Meanwhile, law enforcement officials were on hand to help residents of the area get to their homes. Traffic patterns have since returned to normal. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
2. Local Franklin coffee shop Coffee and Coconuts has been acquired by Honest Coffee Roasters. Coffee and Coconuts was first established in 2017 by Berry Farms, but in recent months, the location has changed. It has now been transformed into Honest Coffee Roasters, another Franklin Business. The shop will continue to provide coffee to the community under this new ownership. (Tennessean)
3. A significant majority of counties throughout Tennessee are reporting unemployment rates below 5 percent. Every county in the state has lowered its unemployment rate since August, with 89 of them reporting unemployment rates under 5 percent. Williamson County boasts the lowest unemployment numbers in the state, coming in at just 2.5 percent. The national unemployment rate has gone up .2 percent, with a current tally of 3.7 percent. (Williamson Source)
4. Franklin area businesses are hiring, and now's a great time to explore a new career or find a new job. There are full-time and part-time employment opportunities in a variety of different fields. Some of the positions that need to be filled include Sales Coordinator, Digital Account Manager, and Enterprise Account Executive. For more details or to apply, check out the link. (Franklin Patch)

Today in Franklin:

• Toddler Time At Main: Children's Program at Williamson County Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Alzheimer's And Dementia Series: Healthy Living For Your Brain And Body - Tips From The Latest Research at Williamson County Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Women In Business Mixer at Sapphire Suite (4:00 PM)
• Steering Committee Meeting: County Of Williamson at Williamson County Administrative Complex (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Pilgrimage Music Festival has finally come to a close - but you can still share in the experience! Be sure to check out these photos that show off all the fun and excitement of this special event. (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• It's Shop September in Franklin and what better way to support your local businesses than with a shopping spree! Take a look at some of these amazing local stores and get ready to uncover some hidden gems. (Downtown Franklin via Facebook)
• Looking to liven up your week with some amazing music? ZZ Tops will be playing in Franklin, while both Lil Nas X and Elton John are bringing their tours to Nashville. With performers like this, it's well worth the drive! (rutherfordsource.com)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.