Today’s Top 5 Stories: July 5, 2022

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photo taken during Franklin on the Fourth celebration in 2022/photo by Jim Wood

Here’s a look at the top stories for July 5, 2022.

franklin on the fourth 2022
photo by Jim Wood

Check out our photos from “Franklin on the Fourth.” Festivities began in the morning with music, food and craft vendors, antique cars, and much more. The event also featured a Children’s Patriotic Parade. Then, folks headed to The Park at Harlinsdale to view a fireworks show. Read more.

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Although we celebrate independence from Great Britain on July 4, the Continental Congress actually declared the United States free on July 2, 1776. Read more.

Nashville International Airport® announced a record-breaking year, with 18.4 million total travelers at the end of its fiscal year, 7% higher than the previous record year 2019. Read more.

Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina announced the opening of a new location in Melrose at 2600 Eighth Ave. S. Suite 109, the space previously occupied by The Sutler.  Read more.

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photo by Jim Wood

Despite the rain, Nolensville’s Star Spangled Celebration offered a great event for the community on Saturday night. Read more.