🌱 Franklin Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

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A couple of showers. High: 55 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Franklin today:

1. Clinton Gray, Derrick Moore, and Emanuel Reed Are Among Nashville's 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists (Eater Nashville)
2. Advice King: What Kind of Band Should I Start? (Nashville Scene)
3. Live: Trial for two men accused of murdering Nashville nurse enters evidentiary phase (News Channel 5 Nashville)
4. Top of The List: Largest airlines serving Nashville (Nashville Business Journal )
5. TDOT: Broadway Bridge design leaves room for future transit lanes (News Channel 5 Nashville)
6. Student pharmacist named national ARP Outstanding Student in Rheumatology (Top News Stories Today)
7. Vanderbilt looking for participants in new Alzheimer's study (News Channel 5 Nashville)
8. Get a drink with Fido? Sure. Check out the dog-focused bar, restaurant coming to Nashville (Tennessean)
9. GM, Ford and more: Here's how Tennessee's top automotive businesses are shaping the future (Tennessean)
10. Nashville lawyers say shrinking Metro Council would 'create chaos' (Tennessean)
11. Vision Zero's War on Cars | City Limits (Nashville Scene)
12. MOMIX presents Alice | Jan 27 (Nashville Scene)
13. Nickel Creek to Perform Three Night Residency at Ryman Auditorium (Williamson Source)
14. Photo of the Day: January 25, 2023 (Williamson Source)
15. Toddler dies of fentanyl overdose, family says they warned DCS before death (WKRN News 2)
16. Do you have memories to share? Belcourt collecting tales of theatre's history ahead of 100-year anniversary (News Channel 5 Nashville)
17. Nashville 2, Winnipeg 1 | Ap Sports News (Crossville Chronicle)
18. Annual education report challenges Metro Schools to grow ‘Work-Based Learning’ (WSMV 4)
19. Neighborhood association leaders critique plans for a new 'Belle Meade Plaza' (WZTV)
20. BREAKING: Sigma Chi suspended, no return timeline released (The Vanderbilt Hustler)
21. New BNA security machines come with new screening requirements (WSMV 4)
22. Bobcat spotted in Forest Hills neighborhood (WKRN News 2)
23. Metro: Most Nashville vehicle thefts occur after drivers leave their keys inside the car (WZTV)
24. Nashville nightlife director speaks out after Broadway attempted abduction, assault (WZTV)
25. Nashville guitar store recovers stolen instruments worth thousands of dollars (WKRN News 2)
26. Nashville College Grads Earn 79.5% More Than High School Grads (tntribune.com)
27. Metro Schools holding collecting winter coats for students, families (WSMV 4)
28. ‘There is such a massive need’: New group in Nashville using pilots to fight human trafficking (WKRN News 2)
29. Mother robs Dollar General store after urinating on floor (WKRN News 2)
30. City asks for four former police officers to be de-certified (WSMV 4)

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Today in Franklin:

From my notebook:

• City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government: "City of Franklin, BOMA Work Session 1-24-2023 #CityofFranklin #FranklinTN #BoardMeeting" (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Restore Haiti: "The hardest part of being in a relationship with anyone is when we have to say goodbye. We had to say goodbye to a significant individual last week, Marie Françoise, who lived in the Morne Oge community for years. She was the first to gr..." (Restore Haiti via Facebook)
• City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government: "City of Franklin, BOMA Meeting 1-24-2023 #CityofFranklin #FranklinTN #BoardMeeting" (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Breckenridge: "Amazon Account Purchase SCAM- I had a so called "local number call", ring in on my caller ID this morning, that said there was suspicious activity on my account of an Apple Macbook for ~$1200. - Being skeptical I went to my Amazon accou..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Franklin East: "Any suggestions for a Hair Salon or Stylist that does a great job with Blonde color and is reasonable in price? - Stylist I was going to upped their prices and started charging almost $300 to do a cut and highlights. Doesn't have to be i..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, W Main St: "My wife and I have watched: Yellowstone, 1873, Ozark, White Lotus, Breaking Bad, Designated Survivor, Lincoln Lawyer series. - Looking for suggestions.." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Fieldstone Farms: "Hi neighbors! - Are there any affordable vet practices in Franklin? I like our vet but every time I go in it costs a fortune. Routine vaccines and tests just seem higher than they should be. Would love to hear your thoughts and recommend..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cottonwood: "The Forrest Spence Fund Nashville assists with the non-medical needs of critically and chronically ill children and their families by providing financial assistance, essential bill payments, covering the cost of counseling, providing ins..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, GooseCrk-Stream-GreenVlly: "Great time to be getting those flower beds cleaned up, mulch, and tree and shrub trim. - We are also looking to add some more lawn maintenance to our schedule this year give us a call 615-596-1504 and a lot more services we provide as well" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilson Trinity: "Emotional trauma affects the body like physical trauma. - Both are stored in the body as strong negative energy even if it appears time has healed them. It requires help to release trauma. Many modalities are focusing more effort on way..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, GooseCrk-Stream-GreenVlly: "Does anyone know what’s going on at the Mapco by Williamson Medical? - I just got off work at the hospital and police cars all over the lot." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilson Trinity: "Hate doing laundry? - 🙋‍♀️ You should download this SudShare app. 🧺 Then request me as your personal launderer. Use code KAILEYR10 at check out youll get a discount on your 1st order. Share with your neighbors and youll get more saving..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Garrison Road: "We are available for junk and furniture removal! - Best in Franklin and surrounding areas with many references." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Worthington: "So our front gate was left open and our dog has run out… - We live by Tulloss 1. GP/Mix named NORMAN! He’s white/brown and shy!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Meade: "Recommendation. - Give a good tip to the people who bring your grocery's by Intacart or Ship. Their only income is tips because these apps don't give any extra money for these people. They spend their time and their car to give a good s..." (Nextdoor)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Franklin Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com