🌱 Shooting In Popular Local Bar + Madonna Tour Making Nashville Stop

Hello, Franklin. It’s a sad day in our community, and before we share today’s top local stories, we at Patch want to express our heartfelt condolences to those impacted by yesterday’s tragic events in nearby Nashville. Our thoughts are with all of you as the community comes together to heal.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partial sunshine. High: 59 Low: 35.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 62 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Franklin today:

1. Police are investigating an assault that took place early Monday morning that left a victim seriously injured with life-threatening injuries. Around 3:30 a.m., an incident was reported to the police at the intersection of North 2nd Street and Cleveland Street of a victim being seriously injured and taken to a local hospital. As investigators look for more information, they will review doorbell cameras and ask potential witnesses about the incident. Currently, there are no suspects under arrest and no description was provided. (WKRN News 2)
2. A Friday night turned hectic as a shooting took place at Red Door Saloon, a popular midtown bar. Witnesses say the incident occurred when two men began to argue over a gun falling out of the suspect's pants. Bouncers removed the individual from the bar, who then appeared at the door and began firing shots into the crowded bar. A victim in the crowd was shot in the leg; he told his family he is doing well and is expected to be okay. The bar did not stay closed and was open for business again on Saturday. No arrests have been reported at this time as information is still being gathered. (WZTV)
3. Global superstar Madonna will be making a stop in Nashville, performing at Bridgestone Arena as part of her "The Celebration Tour." The icon will be in Nashville on Dec. 22 and tickets will be going on sale this Friday at 10:00 a.m. Special guest Bob the Drag Queen will be accompanying Madonna on her tour. Up to eight tickets can be purchased per person. (Local Today)

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Today and tomorrow in Franklin:

Tuesday, March 28

• Toddler Time At Main Library Franklin (9:30 AM)
• PHS Check Points Safety Training At Zoom (6:00 PM)
• Board of Mayor and Aldermen Meeting At City Hall (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 29

• Snuggle Bug Baby Lapsit Story Time At Main Franklin Library (10:00 AM)
• Singing in the Rain, Toddler Time At Leipers Fork (10:00 AM)
• Red Cross Blood Drive At Main Franklin Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• About 20 minutes from downtown Franklin in the quaint village of Leiper’s Fork, 1892 is a little country house known for its locally sourced foods and rich heritage. (Visit Franklin, TN via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, highlights from the Kids Art Festival this past weekend are available at the link! (City of Franklin, TN - Municipal Government via Facebook)
• Restore Haiti would like to thank all those who were able to give to the Restore Haiti March food drive. If you wanted to donate and weren't able to, please click the link provided here. (Restore Haiti via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week (March 28)

You're all caught up for today. See you all soon for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.