🌱 County Can Redesign Seal + Franklin Student Awarded Scholarship

Franklin TN

22 April, 2022

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's what's going on around Franklin today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny. High: 84 Low: 65. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Franklin and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Franklin: Williamson County has received permission to move forward with removing the Confederate flag from its seal. Discussions surrounding the removal first began in the summer of 2020. On Friday morning, the county asked the Tennessee Historical Commission to declare that the seal's design did not fall under the state's Heritage Protection Act. (Tennessean)A Franklin student was awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation. The Tennessee Grocers Education Foundation presented a total of 99 scholarships this year, valued at $134,100, to students working in the food industry. Franklin's own Luke Olson, who is currently employed by Publix Super Markets, is majoring in mechanical engineering at Tennessee Technological University. (williamsonherald.com)Looking for a new furry friend? Consider starting your search with these adorable, adoptable pets awaiting their forever homes in Franklin area shelters. Meet Rider the Westie, Rollie the domestic short hair, and more on Patch. (Franklin Patch) Today in Franklin: Spring Garden Festival & Plant Sale At Williamson County Master Gardeners (9:00 AM) Main Street Festival At Downtown Franklin (10:00 AM) Read With Zeus At Williamson County Public Library (10:30 AM) From my notebook: Franklin Tomorrow is excited for Breakfast With the Mayors on Tuesday, Apr. 26! Franklin Mayor Dr. Ken Moore and County Mayor Rogers Anderson will welcome Phil Mazzuca and Cathy Montgomery to discuss the future of health care and Williamson County's needs. (Facebook)Longtime Williamson County educator and coach James "Jimmy" Cannon Gentry, 96, died Thursday at his home at Gentry Farm. Gentry, known to many as simply "Coach," was born in Franklin and returned to the city after serving in World War II. (williamsonherald.com)If you've got some spare time this weekend, consider taking a tour right here in Franklin! Visit Franklin, TN compiled a list of 10 tours in the city you won't want to miss. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Iron Gate Recording Artist Mark Anthony & The Mark Anthony Ensemble @ Main Street Festival 2022 (April 23) National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (April 26) 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 That's it for today. 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.