Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Franklin.
🏘️ Community
United Communications delivered cookies from The Southern Baking Co. to nine volunteer fire departments in Williamson County on Tuesday, Aug.
18 as part of Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and it highlighted its local support by providing fiber internet service to keep fire crews connected.
💼 Business
Ugly Bagel is offering its limited-time Dolly Bagel at its Middle Tennessee locations from Friday, Aug.
28 through Sept. 4 + all proceeds benefit Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to honor her legacy in childhood literacy.
🎭 Culture
Memories of Honor holds its Boot Bash on Thursday, Sept.
24 at The Grove Golf Club in College Grove to honor fallen heroes. The evening features country music, auctions, and chef-curated tapas while proceeds support its Boots of Honor Memorial and Music Remembers Project.
Dolly Parton classics return to theaters as AMC Thoroughbred 20 in Franklin shows ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ at 4 p.m. today in its Fan Faves series, while Regal theaters statewide screen tributes with tickets at $9.25+ proceeds benefiting Parton’s Imagination Library.
🎓 Education
Franklin Special District is upgrading school cafeterias with new Firex tilting braising pans and culinary training for staff to prepare fresh meals.
The program, funded by over $1 million in grants since 2019, will boost scratch-cooked dishes like soups, sauces + pasta dishes.
Freedom Middle School debuted an 8-gallon FireX automated tilting braising pan in its cafeteria after students enjoyed scratch-made Alfredo sauce on Tuesday.
Chef Danny Cerqueda and his team used the grant-funded appliance to streamline kitchen work + help reduce processed foods.
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