🌱 McLemore House Museum Renovations + High Flu Activity In TN

Franklin TN

04 January, 2022

4:25 PM

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Morning, Franklin! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know around Franklin today. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 50 Low: 28. Here are the top 3 stories in Franklin today: The newly renovated McLemore House African-American Museum on 11th Avenue in Franklin's Hard Bargain neighborhood is ready for its spring reopening. With a $50,000 grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission, as well as additional donations bringing the grand total to over $125,000, the house received a total interior and exterior restoration. The McLemore House African-American Museum will reopen for public tours in early spring 2022; admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and children 12 and younger. (williamsonherald.com)The CDC has listed Tennessee in the "high" category for flu activity, a statistic that comes as the area sees an increase in flu hospitalizations. The flu cases and hospitalizations are presenting similarly to COVID-19 cases in Middle Tennessee and across the country. Health officials are encouraging people to get the flu vaccine, which can be scheduled at the same time as COVID-19 vaccinations. (WKRN News 2)Cold-pressed juice will soon be coming to Franklin. The Clean Juice franchise recently announced they will be opening up shop at 2000 Meridian Boulevard, at the former Gabbagreen location. The opening date has not yet been announced. (Williamson Source) Today's Franklin Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Franklin: Williamson County Highway Commission Meeting - County Of Williamson (8:30 AM) Member Connect! Leads Exchange - Williamson County Chamber Of Commerce (11:30 AM) Solid Waste Board Meeting - County Of Williamson (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Brace yourselves: more winter weather could hit Tennessee on Thursday. (WKRN News 2)Due to inclement weather events, the city of Franklin is extending leaf collection for two more weeks. (Facebook) Taking down your Christmas decorations? Here's how to recycle your Christmas tree in Franklin. (Facebook) Loving the Franklin Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you soon! — 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.