🌱 DinoTrek At Nashville Zoo + YMCA-Ascension St. Thomas Alliance

Franklin TN

13 March, 2022

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Hello again, Franklin! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Franklin Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Franklin Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Franklin long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and milder. High: 64 Low: 39. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Franklin. Click here to learn more. Here are the top four stories today in Franklin: The time has come to embark on a prehistoric journey at Nashville Zoo! DinoTrek is officially open to the public and will run through the end of July. This attraction takes guests on a winding wooded path where they will encounter 20 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. It is the perfect place to take your dinosaur-minded children, with educational signs to learn more about the 20 species on display. (Clarksville Online) Ascension Saint Thomas and the YMCA of Middle Tennessee have announced an alliance that will increase access to wellness and healthcare offerings. Ascension Saint Thomas will open and operate sites of care at both the Downtown and Brentwood YMCAs. The organizations will collaborate to increase patient and member awareness of, and access to, their existing health and wellness offerings across all of Middle Tennessee. (Williamson Source) Two Williamson County high school Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) teams are heading to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Army JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) National Competition. At the national level, the contest includes at least 10 rounds of competition using buzzers. Cadets may be asked ACT-style questions, questions about JROTC, and questions about current events during the competition. (Williamson Source) Some Tennesseans are in Europe helping Ukrainian refugees. Members of Rolling Hills Community Church in Williamson County have people helping in Moldova, a country that borders Ukraine. The church said they wanted to go in and help through Justice and Mercy International; a non-profit the church started. Justice and Mercy International is accepting donations. (WSMV 4) From our sponsor: Today's Franklin Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Franklin: Excel Basics, Part 1 - Williamson County Public Library (3:00 PM) Historic Zoning Commission - City of Franklin (5:00 PM) County Commission Meeting - County of Williamson (7:00 PM) City Commission Meeting - City of Brentwood (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The Franklin Farmers Market is planning to take a photo in front of the market shed next Saturday morning at 11:30 am to show community support for Ukraine. Wear your Blue and Yellow. More on this later. (Facebook)Join the City of Franklin for the largest community tree planting event. On March 19, thousands of volunteers will participate in Tennessee Tree Day. These seedlings will be planted within the riparian buffer along Anderson Creek in Fieldstone Park (1377 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN 37069) and will help to reduce pollution, prevent stream bank erosion, and create habitat for local wildlife. (Facebook)Come join TEDxFranklin's Inaugural Event of Thought Leader Speakers with 12 Speakers x 12 Minutes Each for a full day on March 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a mix of live performances and thought-provoking talks. The inaugural theme is "Good Vibrations." (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes in Retirement 3/14 & 3/16 (March 14) Defending Religious Equality in Tennessee (March 16) Add your event 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 this Monday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.