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[Matt Van Swol @mattvanswol]

🚨#BREAKING: A nonverbal boy with autism in Tennessee ran away from his family... and was found by a police officer, standing alone in a Target toy section in front of toy dinosaurs.

The officer, Sgt. Henderson BOUGHT him the toys... and brought him home to his family!

It happened in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Someone spotted a child running alone across a parking lot and called it in.

Sgt. Travis Henderson found him inside, in the toy section, fixated on the dinosaur toys.

The boy couldn't speak. He couldn't tell the officer his name, where he lived, or how scared he might be.

Sgt. Henderson understood immediately what he was dealing with.

So he didn't raise his voice and he didn't rush him.

He connected with the little boy who couldn't say a single word... through dinosaurs.

Then he bought him the toys and brought him to his parents.

The police department said it perfectly: "It's a moment of patience, understanding, and genuine compassion. In a world that often moves too fast, this officer paused, connected, and led with kindness."

GOD BLESS Sgt. Travis Henderson!!!!

[Kara @karahrn]

@NashSevereWx I wonder when people will realize trampolines need to be anchored here🤣😥

[Brian Entin @BrianEntin]

Filling in for Cuomo on @NewsNation at 8pmET.
I'll be anchoring live from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Kara @karahrn]

@BrianEntin @NewsNation It will be nice to have you here in Tennessee.

[NashSevereWx @NashSevereWx]

Nolensville Road at York Rd @MidTnElectric

[Franklin Fire Department, Franklin, TN @FranklinFire]

A Franklin tradition continues! Once again, the Franklin Fire Department will lead neighborhood parades across the community to help celebrate Independence Day. Find your neighborhood in the schedule below:

Buckingham – 10 AM
Cannonwood – 11:45 AM
Carnton – 10:45 AM
Chestnut Bend – 10:30 AM
Cheswick Farm – 10:30 AM
Cool Springs East – 9:15 AM
Fieldstone Farms – 9:30 AM
Forrest Crossing – 10 AM
Founder’s Pointe – 8:45 AM
Franklin Green – July 3 at 7:45 PM
Ladd Park – 9 AM
Maplewood – 8:30 AM
McKay’s Mill – 8:30 AM
Meade of Avalon – 10 AM
Monticello – 9 AM
Polk Place – 9:15 AM
Ralston Glen – 11 AM
Spencer Hall – 9:30 AM
Stream Valley – 10 AM
Sullivan Farms – 10 AM
Westhaven – 10 AM
Willow Springs – 11 AM

[City of Franklin @CityOfFranklin]

Make plans to celebrate America's 250th birthday all day in Franklin this Saturday, July 4!

Start your day downtown at Franklin on the Fourth beginning at 10am, then head to the Park at Harlinsdale Farm for an evening of live music, family activities, great food, and Franklin's largest fireworks show ever.

If you're joining us at Harlinsdale, be sure to check out our "Know Before You Go" guide below before you head out. It includes parking information, park opening time, entertainment locations, free water refill stations, Kids Zone activities, restroom locations, and other helpful tips to make your visit as smooth as possible.

The park opens at 5:00 p.m., with live entertainment throughout the evening before fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m.

From the patriotic festivities on Main Street to an unforgettable evening at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Franklin is the place to celebrate Independence Day!

For more event information, visit: https://t.co/mZXz60jK1s

[Kara @karahrn]

@NashSevereWx Ugh. I noticed the storms down south were going east to west earlier today. Always love those. ♥️. Hope we get some in Franklin.

[Williamson County Emergency Management Agency @WCTNEMA]

🇺🇸 Cooling Center Holiday Hours for July 3 🇺🇸
Due to the Independence Day holiday, College Grove Community Center, Hillsboro Community Center, and Academy Park Gymnasium will be CLOSED.

With the Extreme Heat Warning extended through July 3, these cooling centers will remain open Friday, July 3, from 8 AM–3 PM:

📍 Nolensville Recreation Center
📍 Fairview Recreation Center
📍 Franklin Recreation Center
📍 Indoor Sports Complex
📍 Longview Recreation Center

Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor activity, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

[FOX One @foxone]

FIFA World Cup 2026™ | USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina streaming LIVE Wednesday, July 1 at 8P ET on FOX One.

[Franklin Police Department @FranklinTNPD]

As Independence Day approaches, the Franklin Police Department and @FranklinFire are reminding residents to celebrate responsibly by leaving fireworks to the professionals and never getting behind the wheel impaired.

The Fourth of July holiday is one of the busiest times of the year for first responders. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel respond to a wide range of emergencies, including fires, crashes, medical calls and impaired driving incidents.

Since 1999, the use and sale of consumer fireworks have been prohibited within the City of Franklin due to public safety concerns and fire hazards. This includes items many people mistakenly believe are permitted, such as sparklers and sky lanterns. Each year, fireworks vendors operate just outside Franklin's city limits. As a result, some residents unknowingly purchase fireworks without realizing they are illegal to use within the city. The Franklin Police Department and Franklin Fire Department jointly enforce the city's fireworks ordinance. Violators may face fines and may also be held financially responsible for any damage caused.

"The Fourth of July should be remembered for time spent with family and friends, not because of a preventable tragedy," said Franklin Police Chief Deb Faulkner. "Whether it's choosing not to light illegal fireworks or making the decision to hand your keys to a sober driver, the choices you make can save lives. We encourage everyone to plan ahead, celebrate responsibly and help us keep our community safe throughout the holiday weekend."

Residents are encouraged to enjoy the City's professionally produced Independence Day fireworks display at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Those who choose to use consumer fireworks should only do so in unincorporated Williamson County or in municipalities where their use is permitted by law.

"Even fireworks that seem harmless can quickly ignite dry grass, mulch, rooftops or nearby homes," said Franklin Fire Department Deputy Fire Chief Andy King. "Professional displays are conducted under strict safety standards and are the safest way to enjoy the holiday. We ask everyone to help prevent unnecessary fires and injuries by leaving fireworks to the professionals."

In addition to fireworks enforcement, the Franklin Police Department will have additional officers on patrol throughout the Independence Day weekend focused on impaired driving enforcement.

Drivers who are impaired by alcohol or drugs are urged to make a plan before heading out. Designate a sober driver, call a taxi or use a rideshare service. If you see a driver you believe is impaired, safely call 9-1-1 and provide as much information as possible.

The Franklin Police Department and Franklin Fire Department wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day and appreciate the community's partnership in helping keep Franklin safe.

[NashSevereWx @NashSevereWx]

Very Hot w/ Wattery Chances Continuing into the 4th.

New blog here https://t.co/bkmKYtFec9

[NashSevereWx @NashSevereWx]

Cooling centers available in Davidson https://t.co/dPYemtPdtE and Williamson https://t.co/SjBUlqz4e1

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A small Canadian town has officially granted trees the status of living beings with legal rights.

Terrasse-Vaudreuil, located roughly 40 miles (64 km) west of Montreal, unanimously passed a resolution on June 9 declaring that trees possess “the right to life, natural growth, integrity, and regeneration.” The town is among the first in Canada to endorse the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Tree.

Mayor Michel Bourdeau credited the initiative in part to filmmaker André Desrocher, whose work helped shift local perspectives on trees from mere scenery to vital living entities. “A tree is like a human being,” Bourdeau told CBC. “It breathes, it lives, it takes in water. It protects us from all sorts of things.”

Facing repeated flooding in recent years, the municipality views trees as critical infrastructure. They cool urban areas, sequester carbon, purify air, support biodiversity, mitigate heat islands, and assist with stormwater management.

The resolution calls for a review of local bylaws to strengthen tree protection and ensure proper replacement when removals occur.

This step reflects the expanding global “rights of nature” movement, which seeks legal personhood for ecosystems, much like corporations already enjoy. A notable precedent in Quebec is the 2021 granting of legal personhood to the Magpie River by a regional government and the Innu Council of Ekuanitshit.

Advocates believe such recognition could reshape development decisions, enhance climate resilience, and transform urban planning. In Terrasse-Vaudreuil, the message is clear: trees are not simply property, they are living systems essential to human communities.

[Williamson County Emergency Management Agency @WCTNEMA]

⚠️Heat Advisory in Williamson County today (Sun., 6/ 28) from 1–7 PM. Heat index values could reach 106°F.
💧 Stay hydrated
❄️ Take breaks in air-conditioned spaces
☀️Limit time outdoors during peak heat
👵 Check on family, neighbors, and pets.
⚠️ An Extreme Heat Watch is also in effect Monday morning (6/ 29) through Thursday evening (7/ 2), with heat index values potentially reaching 112°F.
Prepare now and take the heat seriously.

[Kara @karahrn]

@LarryReporting @NashSevereWx @ColdWarKids I would have loved to have taken all of it for y'all in Franklin.

[MidTnElectric @MidTnElectric]

⚠️ MTE traffic advisory for I-24 Sunday, June 28 ⚠️

We're advising motorists to use caution and plan for potential delays as crews and contractors perform electrical line work across Interstate 24 near Exit 76 in Murfreesboro on Sunday morning, June 28.

The project will require one full interstate traffic stoppage and multiple rolling roadblocks beginning at sunrise. The work is expected to take approximately five to six hours to complete.

Guardian Traffic Control will assist with traffic management, including temporary roadblocks and traffic stoppages, to ensure the work is completed as safely and efficiently as possible.

In the event of inclement weather, the work will be rescheduled for a later date.

[Kara @karahrn]

@christyfike @NashSevereWx Looks like we're gonna have to go out and do a rain dance or wash cars in Franklin to get some of this rain. 🌧️💃🏻🕺🏻🧽🚗 🙏🏻

[Kara @karahrn]

@christyfike @NashSevereWx I'm with you. Just worked on my yard and pulled large branches to the street. I'm in for the remainder of the day. I'm stealing your perfect tag too
#notasummergirl

[Kara @karahrn]

@NashSevereWx May we protest the heat next week🤣🥵?