62
Acre campus for students pre-kindergarten - grade 12
12
Countries represented in our student body
17
Average class size allowing students to fully engage in the classroom
70%
Faculty members holding advanced degrees
The Brim family chose FRA for their rising freshman last year. Now that they are a year (and a couple of months) in, they describe their experience in the admission process and their thoughts on the decision they made. Click here to hear their story
Chloe – A New Student Perspective
" I don’t feel like a number here at FRA. I have a name, and people use it. FRA loves you for who you are, and they want you to embrace you. They support you and are willing to give you the resources to help you succeed and excel.”
The Halas Family, New FRA Family
"The grace and warmth that our family has experienced isn't an accident. That's something that has been fostered in the culture. It is a very authentic, real place where your kids can grow."
Riley Casey '17
"I'm excited for my future at Columbia University because I feel confident FRA has prepared me to do things well. I have gotten to figure out who I am, and I am very thankful for that."
“I've been here for 35 years, and I've become like family with my coworkers and coaching staffs and built lifelong relationships with students as I've watched them grow up. Over time, your roots grow deeper and deeper, and there is nothing that can replace that.”
Nia Williamson '19
“We wanted a place where people knew her and where she could be appreciated for her unique self but also be challenged to be her best self.” -Jim Williamson, Nia's father
"Almost everything I do now can be traced back to life lessons that began at FRA. One of the principles I preach on athletic fields and movie sets is everyone has the will to win, but the will to prepare is what counts. FRA prepares its students to win."
A few weeks ago, our upper school students transported audiences into the delightfully macabre world of The Addams Family. The cast and crew brought this iconic story to life with extraordinary talent and boundless energy, blending spine-tingling performances with laugh-out-loud humor and heartfelt family drama.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, three senior student-athletes signed commitments to compete at the collegiate level following their time at FRA.
In our inaugural year competing in DECA, FRA brought 12 Upper School students to the district competition—and eight qualified for states!
FRA students, faculty, and staff gathered Monday, November 11, in the Scarlett Family Chapel to honor veterans serving our country and alumni on active duty.
Our third annual NFL Legends Combine last Saturday morning was an incredible event filled with excitement and energy! Attendees tested their skills in various football drills, from agility exercises to passing challenges, all while enjoying a spirited day of friendly competition.
Ryan Simpson joins FRA with over ten years of coaching experience, including twenty-eight TSSAA individual State Champions and five State Champion teams.
In the fall of 2023, Nashville Glasshaüs opened its doors. FRA alumnus Wyatt Maxwell '15 established a place where Nashvillians can grow, create, and dream. Wyatt is excited to tell the story of how his business began and how FRA has been instrumental in bringing this establishment to life.
CAN YOU SHARE WITH US HOW YOU'VE SEEN THE HEART AND MISSION BEHIND FRA MIRROR YOUR PERSONAL LIFE MISSION?
Hal: It's been truly inspiring to witness how the mission of FRA aligns so closely with my own personal values and ethos in life. FRA is genuinely committed to making a positive impact, both within the school community and beyond its walls.
Two members of the Franklin Road Academy class of 2025 have been named Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. This year's National Merit Semifinalists are Max Boylan and Rhys Jones.
As we kick off the 2024-2025 school year, we are pleased to welcome new friendly faces to our faculty and staff.
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