Five years ago, I nervously drove onto the FRA campus for an interview for an opening in the science department. Even before setting foot on campus, I had a feeling this was going to be a community of which I would desire to be a part.
Inspire. Encourage. Nurture.
Why FRA
Signature Programs
Spiritual & Service Life
Innovation Lab
Arts
Athletics
FRA At A Glance
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
Perspectives
A Year In: Parent Perspective
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
My FRA Experience
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.”
How FRA Influenced Our Move To Nashville
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."
Your Child. Our Mission.
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."David Tucker - Faculty Member
“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.”
Why I Chose FRA
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
Rob Miller '82
"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."
Announcements
Heather Osteen Mathias, a proud FRA Class of ’97 member, is an award-winning designer, entrepreneur, and business leader. She has been named one of Nashville’s 40 Under 40 and, more recently, was honored as one of Nashville’s Most Admired CEOs by the Nashville Business Journal.
Upper school students and 11th graders Shelby Franklin, Ella Grace Beasley, and Ava Olson were recently selected to attend Governor’s School of the Arts this summer.
Clif graduated from FRA in 1994 as a 13-year club member. He played varsity basketball and was active in Young Life. He was a two-time state Champion (4x200m and 800m) in track. Today, Clif is the Nashville Market President for Old National Bank, responsible for building a commercial banking expansion for the $50B franchise.
Last night, senior football standout Ty Clark III received two prestigious accolades at the 58th Annual Awards Banquet of The Middle Tennessee Chapter National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame, Inc.
Franklin Road Academy is thrilled to announce the construction of a state-of-the-art upper school building and the development of a central campus green. Spearheaded by FRA’s Board of Trustees alongside Head of School, Sean Casey, these transformative projects mark a significant milestone in FRA’s 2020-25 strategic vision.
On Saturday, February 24, BMW of Nashville presented Franklin Road Academy’s Stars and Guitars 2024: A Night in the French Quarter at the JW Marriott in Downtown Nashville. The night featured a Silent and Live auction, Raise the Paddle, and live entertainment.
Katherine Akers ‘10 and Kaissling Akers Anderson ‘11 are now second-generation owners of City Wide Solutions who are managing day-to-day operations.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Jerry Williams, a beloved member of the Franklin Road Academy community.
Congratulations to these three upper school basketball players for being named to the All-District Division II, Class A, and District 3 teams: