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Good morning Franklin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Franklin Pilates is turning grief into free domestic violence training
- What spooky surprises are planned at Franklin Theatre's Fear Fest?
Also on today's calendar: FREE Williamson County Home Show, October 2027 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 66.
- Sunday: Humid with a passing shower, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'She always showed up for others': Studio honors friend killed by domestic violence with free classes (newschannel5.com) — A Franklin Pilates studio is honoring their friend Allison "Che Che" Rawl, killed in a domestic violence incident, by offering three free classes on Sunday, October 4 and encouraging donations to Shear Haven. The partnership also promotes brief domestic violence awareness training so Franklin residents can better recognize warning signs and support people who may be in danger. 
• FEAR FEST! Hotel Transylvania (2012) (downtownfranklintn.com) — Franklin families can catch "Hotel Transylvania" as part of the Franklin Theatre's monthlong Fear Fest Halloween movie series, which mixes kid-friendly animations, horror classics, and deeper-cut thrillers. The theater is also hosting a TerrorThon mystery double feature, giving local horror fans several chances to celebrate spooky season close to home.
📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- Five Finger Death Punch →
FirstBank Amphitheater, 4525 Graystone Quarry Ln, Franklin
6:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Sarah Lake →
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8:00 pm - Franklin Farmers Market →
Franklin Farmers Market, Aldersgate Way, Franklin
8:00 am - Kendra Remedios at GRAYS on Main →
GRAYS on Main, 332 Main St, Franklin
8:30 pm - Kendra Remedios @ Gray's →
GRAYS on Main, 332 Main St, Franklin
8:30 pm - Franklin Campus Walkthrough →
New Franklin Campus Property, 1190 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin
4:30 pm - Living Well with Chronic Conditions →
1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin - Hobby Hour →
1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin - Tennessee Vegetation Management Conference (TVMA) →
Cool Springs Marriott Hotel, 700 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin - Tennessee Vegetation Management Conference (TVMA) October 6-7, 2026 →
Cool Springs Marriott Hotel, 700 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin
12:00 pm - The Gathering Of Hope | Faith & Recovery Symposium →
506 Jordan Road, Franklin
9:00 am - FREE Williamson County Home Show, October 2027 →
Williamson County AG Expo Park, 4215 Long Ln, Franklin
12:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
📣 Franklin Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Deer resting in my front yard on this last day of September.
They were there when I woke up and they stayed until 1 o'clock. (Nextdoor Columbia Ave) - Hummingbirds?
I've seen one in the past week. Is anyone still seeing any? Just want to store the feeders if they're really gone. (Nextdoor Coleman Southall)
- Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee posted a job opening for Retail Donor Specialist - Materials Handler Associate in Franklin. Apply here.
- Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator 1, TSO in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brentwood
- Franklin and Brentwood rank among the best small cities in America (tennessean.com)
- Brentwood Library to Host Fall Book Sale this Week (williamsonsource.com)
- Hundreds Pack Brentwood Town Hall as Jerri Green Takes Questions From Tennessee Voters (exclusiveaccess.net)
Nolensville
- Authorities seeking suspect after pursuit, manhunt in Nolensville (wkrn.com)
Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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