🌱 'Dream World' Inclusive Park + Burger Dandy Opens In Franklin

Franklin TN

01 February, 2022

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Happy Wednesday, people of Franklin! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Franklin today. First, today's weather: Breezy; an afternoon t-storm. High: 56 Low: 51. Here are the top three stories today in Franklin: Ellie G's Dream World, an inclusive playground, is being designed for Franklin's upcoming Southeast Municipal Complex. The park is named after Elliott Grace Castro, granddaughter of Vice Mayor Brandy Blanton, who died at the age of 4 from a terminal form of dwarfism. The $3 million park will be partially funded by community organizations, with the City of Franklin covering the remaining costs. (Paris Post Intelligencer)A new 1950s-inspired burger and shakes diner has popped up in Franklin! Burger Dandy, located at 96 East Main Street by the Americana Taphouse, celebrated its grand opening on Monday morning. Burger Dandy originally launched last February as a virtual restaurant before opening its brick-and-mortar location. (williamsonherald.com)The current and former mayors of Franklin recently came together for the City's quarterly Franklin Tomorrow Mayor's Breakfast. At the event, the city leaders discussed the city's growth since the 1980s. Said current Franklin Mayor Ken Moore, "It is this [past] leadership that makes [Franklin] one of the best places to live, work, and raise our families." (Williamson Source) From our sponsor: 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: Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time - Williamson County Public Library (10:00 AM) Member Connect! Leads Exchange - Williamson County Chamber of Commerce (11:30 AM) From my notebook: Franklin has a storied past, including two Civil War sites: Carnton and Carter House. Immerse yourself in history and take a tour at both. (Facebook)On the hunt for a new home or just want to see what's out there? Check out Patch's latest real estate roundup, featuring properties in the Franklin area. (Franklin Patch)The Williamson County Performing Arts Center will welcome the Chattanooga Ballet to Franklin on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 4:00 p.m. (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 You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.