Franklin Tomorrow, Inc.
Programs
Budget
$15,000.00
Description
Breakfast With the Mayors was an outgrowth of Franklin Tomorrow's Business Strategy Group in 2009 as an effort to encourage communication between our government and our business community. The process began by seeking information, which produced a Business Task Force Report in late 2009. The program is now in its seventhyear and attendance regularly tops 400 people at each breakfast. In 2016, the quarterly events featured a summit of the Mayors of Williamson County's cities, as well as a presentation by TN Economic Development Commissioner Randy Boyd. All conversations were moderated by Franklin Mayor Ken Moore and Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson.The forum serves as a way to connect citizens with the mayors and their plans for the community in the current year. Breakfasts are topical and focus on different interest areas chosen by Franklin Tomorrow and the mayors.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Long-term Success
This quarterly event has grown to regularly include 300-350 attendees who see old friends, but also make new acquaintances.
Program Areas Served
Civic engagement, Collaboration
$15,000.00
Description
Breakfast With the Mayors was an outgrowth of Franklin Tomorrow's Business Strategy Group in 2009 as an effort to encourage communication between our government and our business community. The process began by seeking information, which produced a Business Task Force Report in late 2009. The program is now in its seventhyear and attendance regularly tops 400 people at each breakfast. In 2016, the quarterly events featured a summit of the Mayors of Williamson County's cities, as well as a presentation by TN Economic Development Commissioner Randy Boyd. All conversations were moderated by Franklin Mayor Ken Moore and Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson.The forum serves as a way to connect citizens with the mayors and their plans for the community in the current year. Breakfasts are topical and focus on different interest areas chosen by Franklin Tomorrow and the mayors.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Long-term Success
This quarterly event has grown to regularly include 300-350 attendees who see old friends, but also make new acquaintances.
Program Areas Served
Civic engagement, Collaboration
Budget
$15,000.00
Description
Franklin Tomorrow's Volunteer Awards Ceremony was transformed in 2014 to focus more closely on a wider spectrum of volunteerism in our community. In 2007, Franklin Tomorrow established the Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards to honor the decades of service and tremendous impact that of Anne T. Rutherford, a founding member of Franklin Tomorrow and an active volunteer for many community organizations. In following years, the awards grew to include Volunteer Spirit and the Youth Initiative Awards to allow for more people to be honored for selflessly supporting local non-profit organizations or agencies. Three Volunteer Spirit Awards are given to individuals who are involved in either a variety of community activities or primarily in one organization as a significant volunteer. The Youth Initiative Award is open to individuals under the age of 21 and are involved in either a variety of community activities or primarily in one organization as a significant volunteer. In 2019, the Busines
Beneficiaries
General Public
Adolescents
Long-term Success
This serves the entire community as a way of recognizing those doing acts of service for nonprofits in our area.
Program Areas Served
Collaboration, Civic engagement
$15,000.00
Description
Franklin Tomorrow's Volunteer Awards Ceremony was transformed in 2014 to focus more closely on a wider spectrum of volunteerism in our community. In 2007, Franklin Tomorrow established the Exemplary Community Volunteer Awards to honor the decades of service and tremendous impact that of Anne T. Rutherford, a founding member of Franklin Tomorrow and an active volunteer for many community organizations. In following years, the awards grew to include Volunteer Spirit and the Youth Initiative Awards to allow for more people to be honored for selflessly supporting local non-profit organizations or agencies. Three Volunteer Spirit Awards are given to individuals who are involved in either a variety of community activities or primarily in one organization as a significant volunteer. The Youth Initiative Award is open to individuals under the age of 21 and are involved in either a variety of community activities or primarily in one organization as a significant volunteer. In 2019, the Busines
Beneficiaries
General Public
Adolescents
Long-term Success
This serves the entire community as a way of recognizing those doing acts of service for nonprofits in our area.
Program Areas Served
Collaboration, Civic engagement
Budget
$10,000.00
Description
FrankTalks is a monthly lecture series on current events or issues, as well as continuing topics. The series is held on the second Monday of the month at various locations across the city. The issue of civil discourse or community dialogue is a quarterly feature of FrankTalks. Additional quarterly topics include the health and well being of our community, as well as 'City Hall on Wheels,' in which city officials report on a current project or initiative.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Long-term Success
Held monthly, this event draws on current events as well as discussion of issues impacting the community. It averages 80 people in attendance and is held at various locations across the community.
Program Areas Served
Civic engagement, Collaboration
$10,000.00
Description
FrankTalks is a monthly lecture series on current events or issues, as well as continuing topics. The series is held on the second Monday of the month at various locations across the city. The issue of civil discourse or community dialogue is a quarterly feature of FrankTalks. Additional quarterly topics include the health and well being of our community, as well as 'City Hall on Wheels,' in which city officials report on a current project or initiative.
Beneficiaries
General Public
Long-term Success
Held monthly, this event draws on current events as well as discussion of issues impacting the community. It averages 80 people in attendance and is held at various locations across the community.
Program Areas Served
Civic engagement, Collaboration
Budget
$38,000.00
Description
In 2018, Franklin Tomorrow conducted its first 'On the Table' initiative, which was an opportunity to gather around a table with friends, neighbors, colleagues and maybe even a few people we were meeting for the first time, to share a meal and have a real conversation about what's important to us, what's great about our community, and ways to make it even better. On The Table is more than just good food and good talks - it's the methodology to gain valuable data regarding the vision and the health of our community as it grows and develops.
Program Areas Served
None
$38,000.00
Description
In 2018, Franklin Tomorrow conducted its first 'On the Table' initiative, which was an opportunity to gather around a table with friends, neighbors, colleagues and maybe even a few people we were meeting for the first time, to share a meal and have a real conversation about what's important to us, what's great about our community, and ways to make it even better. On The Table is more than just good food and good talks - it's the methodology to gain valuable data regarding the vision and the health of our community as it grows and develops.
Program Areas Served
None
Description
Get Fit Franklin, the health and wellness arm of Franklin Tomorrow, advocates for a healthier community by encouraging everyone to move more, eat healthier and stop smoking. In 2015, Get Fit Franklin was recognized as a pilot community Governor Haslam's Healthier TN Community program. With the initial goal to encourage community members to walk more through public walking events, Get Fit Franklin has expanded its vision to provide access to and education on healthy food options. Partnerships with local nonprofits, such as OneGenAway, Franklin Housing Authority, and Franklin Special School District, Get Fit Franklin have been able to reach a larger population and make a wider impact. Get Fit Franklin also works closely with Williamson County Health Department and Williamson County Anti-Drug Coalition to provide smoking cessation information and educate the community on the dangers of vaping/juuling and opioids.
Program Areas Served
None
Get Fit Franklin, the health and wellness arm of Franklin Tomorrow, advocates for a healthier community by encouraging everyone to move more, eat healthier and stop smoking. In 2015, Get Fit Franklin was recognized as a pilot community Governor Haslam's Healthier TN Community program. With the initial goal to encourage community members to walk more through public walking events, Get Fit Franklin has expanded its vision to provide access to and education on healthy food options. Partnerships with local nonprofits, such as OneGenAway, Franklin Housing Authority, and Franklin Special School District, Get Fit Franklin have been able to reach a larger population and make a wider impact. Get Fit Franklin also works closely with Williamson County Health Department and Williamson County Anti-Drug Coalition to provide smoking cessation information and educate the community on the dangers of vaping/juuling and opioids.
Program Areas Served
None
