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Franklin Tomorrow outlines youth council, volunteer hub and 250th mural as civic-engagement priorities for 2026
Summary
Franklin Tomorrow reported work with the National Civic League and local partners, highlighting a mayoral breakfast that drew about 450 attendees (including ~60 youth), plans for a Franklin Youth Civic Advisory Council, a digital volunteer hub and a mosaic mural tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary in 2026.
Franklin — Franklin Tomorrow provided the Board of Mayor and Aldermen with a briefing on its 2025–26 civic-engagement work and priorities, highlighting youth engagement, volunteer coordination and plans tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Mindy Tate said Franklin was one of two U.S. cities selected to participate in a National Civic League Healthy Democracy project and reviewed recent public events: a mayoral breakfast in October attended by roughly 450 people (including about 60 youth), a survey with about 300 responses and stakeholder interviews and cohort meetings through the year. The group proposes three 2026 initiatives: establish a Franklin Youth Civic Advisory Council to give middle- and high-school students a formal advisory role; develop a digital civic hub or volunteer platform (partners include United Way of Greater Nashville and the Williamson County Public Library); and host an annual community civic-engagement event, possibly including a mosaic mural project tied to the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Tate said Franklin Tomorrow and the city will consider applying for All-America City recognition again for 2026, and she flagged partnership opportunities with local nonprofit groups, the Convention & Visitors Bureau and schools. Board members responded positively and discussed ways to coordinate 250th-related events citywide.
Staff did not present formal actions related to these programs on Dec. 9; Franklin Tomorrow asked the board for feedback and help coordinating partners and calendaring to avoid conflicts.
