Franklin Rodeo Parade
Rain or shine, the Franklin Rodeo Parade is a beloved tradition that kicks off Rodeo Week in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee! This electrifying event brings the community together in a vibrant celebration of Western heritage and small-town spirit.
Leading the charge are our Franklin Rodeo Directors and Rotary leaders, followed by a spectacular lineup of local Rotarians, Grand Marshal, visiting cowboys and cowgirls on horseback, high-energy marching bands, spirited dancers, beautifully decorated floats, talented 4-H kids, and over 100 horses and riders!
The parade also features local businesses, community groups, and our amazing sponsors who help make this one-of-a-kind event possible. With cheering crowds, waving flags, and a whole lot of Western fun, the Franklin Rodeo Parade is a must-see tradition that keeps growing bigger and better every year!
1st Annual Golf Tournament
Join us for The Franklin Band’s First Annual Golf Tournament! Gather your team and hit the course while supporting the Franklin High School Band. This is a wonderful opportunity to play at the highly sought-after, private Vanderbilt Legends Club.
Player Options:
• Foursomes: $1,250
• Pairs: $650
• Individuals: $350
Sponsorship Opportunities:
• Hole Sponsors: $250
• Snack Sponsors: $600
• Golf Cart Sponsor: $1,000
Golfers of all levels are welcome! Click the "Register Now" button to register today!
If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please email fundraising@thefranklinband.org to learn more.
Color Guard Auditions
Join The Franklin Band Color Guard.
Training dates BEGIN Monday, May 4th and will continue Tuesday, May 5th and May 26th through 29th. This group is open to all students who will be attending FHS for the 2026-2027 school year. Auditions are also open to students who will be in 8th grade for the 26/27 school year and are zoned for Franklin High School. Both the FHS Principal and the Middle School principal must sign off on your participation. Click HERE to register!
Join the Team!
Training/Try Out Days begin Monday, May 4th and continue Tuesday, May 5th and May 26 thorough 29. Rising 9th through 12th graders attending Franklin High School are welcome to try out. Rising 8th graders who are zoned for Franklin High School may try out and can participate with approval from the FHS principal and their middle school principal. Click HERE to register.
10th Annual Car Wash
Get ready for our 10th Annual Car Wash Extravaganza! Your support helps fund instrument purchases and repairs, student enrichment opportunities, and other program costs that ensure a high-quality music education experience for all members of The Franklin Band.
Join us on Saturday, May 2nd from 10a - 4p, and celebrate our 10th Annual Car Wash with us!
Concessions will be available for purchase. One vehicle per ticket. Exterior wash only. Valuable Waldo's Chicken BOGO Coupon is included. Rain Date: Sunday, May 3rd, Noon-5pm
Band Awards Gala
The Franklin Theatre will be hosting The Franklin Band for this year's Band Awards Gala. The evening will feature an awards ceremony and dinner, followed by a movie screening in the theatre. Arrive early to take photos outside the historic venue, with The Franklin Band prominently displayed on the theatre’s marquee. Please dress in Semi-Formal attire.
Doors open at 5:45 PM. Celebration and Awards begin at 6:30 PM
Dinner will include:
Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast
Baby Spinach Salad with Fresh Berries and Oranges
Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
Rolls
Brownies
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian/Vegan substitutions available - all menu items are Nut Free
Movie Screening:
Movie screening and concessions voucher for current band students.
Attire:
Semi-formal -- Think "Fancy Friday"
Color Guard Clinic
Join the current members of The Franklin Band's Color Guard and learn how they dance, move and spin a flag! This event is open to current 5th - 8th Graders. Registered attendees will receive instruction and a pizza dinner.
WHEN: Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:30-8:30 PM
WHERE: Franklin High School's Gymnasium ~ 810 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN
Questions? Email Michael Horvath at michaelhorv@gmail.com.
2024-2025 Band Banquet
This year’s annual band banquet will take place at Liberty Hall in The Factory, located in downtown Franklin. The banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm. Doors will open at 6:00pm. During the banquet, outstanding band members are recognized, awards are given at all grade levels, and all band seniors are presented as they share memories of their years as part of the Franklin Band. This is a wonderful event that you will not want to miss!
All band students and family members are invited to attend! This year dinner will be provided by Edley’s Bar-B-Que. Tickets are $55 per person, required for entrance and must be pre-purchased. Senior students whose band accounts are current will receive a free banquet ticket, compliments of the band boosters, but they must be reserved in advance.
The deadline to purchase tickets is March 31, 2025. Due to rental agreements and catering headcount deadlines, tickets will not be available past this date. Spring will be here before we know it, so don't delay!
Bands of America - Grand Nationals
Grand Nationals - Lucas Oil Stadium - Exact Dates and Times TBD
