Good morning, Franklin.

Franklin held its first Franklin Connection Community Fair on Saturday, Oct.

17 at Bicentennial Park. The free event, part of Mayor Ken Moore's Franklin Connects initiative, drew large crowds to explore nearly 60 booths offering volunteer opportunities, food, and entertainment to help reduce loneliness.

Williamson County issued new business licenses from Oct.

12 to Oct. 19 for Franklin-based firms including Blondiewhodoeshair, Housofskin, Kor E Records and Happy Beauty Co. — the Tennessee County Clerk confirmed the new openings.

The CMA Foundation honored 30 music teachers with a $5,000 grant each at its 10th annual Music Teachers of Excellence ceremony on Oct.

7 at The Pinnacle in Nashville. Mayor O’Connell proclaimed Music Teachers of Excellence Day as live performances and tributes celebrated retiring CEO Sarah Trahern.

Today, Chukkers for Charity and The Danner Foundation present Photo of the Day that honors Orrin Ingram, Lexie and James Armstrong, and Robert Lipman for 30 years of leadership.

The photo captures Team Land Rover’s win (8-5) over Team Cadillac at Riverview Farm in Franklin and invites local photo submissions.

Franklin PD has updated the Home Safe Franklin registration system to help quickly reunite vulnerable individuals with caregivers.

Anyone who previously registered a loved one (for Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, Down syndrome or other challenges) must sign up again to ensure timely assistance.

Dunkin’ partners with the Nashville Predators to launch Free Coffee Mondays, offering a free medium hot or iced coffee with a qualifying purchase every Monday through December 28 at participating Dunkin’ locations in Middle Tennessee — the deal also includes fan experiences at select Predators games at Bridgestone Arena.