Speak Up Against Impaired and Distracted Driving event planned for Sat. Nov. 7
Multiple law enforcement agencies, crash demos, seminars and fun for families
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Multiple law enforcement agencies throughout Williamson County are joining together to collectively spread the word about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. Speak Up, a FREE day-long event being held from 9 a.m
. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, is designed to be a fun day for the whole family, as well as open up the lines of communication between parents and their teenage children about driving while texting or drinking.
“Teenagers often hear about these dangers at school, but the parents aren’t always involved in those conversations,” said event organizer Todd Ice, with SERVPRO of Williamson County. “This event is designed to help parents know how to ask their teenagers about this topic and educate both the parents and the teens on these very real dangers. If we can save one life, it’ll be worth it.”
In addition to games for smaller children such as bounce houses and a rock climbing wall, the day will include a live crash simulation culminating with a LifeFlight departure (weather permitting), entertainment, guest speakers, Power for the Parent workshops on drug awareness and a drunk driving challenge course. Involved in the event will be the Franklin and Brentwood Police, Franklin Fire Department, Fairview Police Department, the Williamson County Anti-Drug Coalition, Williamson County CASA, Williamson County Juvenile Court, Williamson County Sherriff’s Department, Williamson County EMS, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the National Guard, among others. There will be food vendors, face painting, a touch-a-truck and toys and prizes for the children. All proceeds from the event will go to the children’s hospital at Williamson Medical Center and the Williamson County Anti-Drug Coalition. The event is brought to you by SERVPRO of Williamson County. ABOUT SERVPRO OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
SERVPRO of Williamson County is a trusted leader in the fire and water damage restoration industry, which provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to responding faster to any size disaster. With the training and expertise to handle your restoration and cleaning needs, SERVPRO is locally owned and operated by Tim and Natasha Wesley and can respond immediately to your emergency. For more information, visit www.servprowilliamsoncounty.com. ABOUT WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER AND THE MONROE CARELL JR. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL VANDERBILT AT WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER
Williamson Medical Center offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, 24-hour emergency care, preventive health screenings and wellness activities. Services offered by Williamson Medical Center are developed to provide the most cost-effective, convenient and accessible health care possible. More than 500 physicians represent 60 medical specialties and sub-specialties. The caliber of physicians and care at Williamson Medical Center offers patients a level of expertise and sophistication one expects to find at larger facilities, but with compassion and convenience unique to WMC. In 2015, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center opened on our campus, adding dedicated pediatric emergent and inpatient care to our offerings. With 12 inpatient and 4 observation beds, we are now able to provide focused, specific care to the children of our community as well as their parents. For more information visit www.williamsonmedicalcenter.org.
