Franklin restaurant to donate proceeds from conference luncheon

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — An event in Williamson County this week has generate backlash for providing a platform to controversial Christian nationalist speakers.

Fight Laugh Feast is scheduled for Oct. 1- 3 at The Factory at Franklin to discuss what organizers call their “Christian Crusade Holy War.”

The owner of Saffire Restaurant and Bar within The Factory at Franklin said her restaurant is hosting a business luncheon for the event that was booked without her knowing it was connected to Fight Laugh Feast.

Factory at Franklin faces pushback for hosting controversial conference

Lauren Morales said Saffire accepted a routine booking from a non-descript Gmail account for the lunch several months ago. Now, the restaurant will donate all proceeds from the service to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit that serves chef-prepared meals to communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises…

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