Sponsored by the Cal Turner Family Foundation, the Turner Fellows program at Franklin Road Academy empowers rising seniors to turn compassion into meaningful action. Selected through a highly competitive process, Fellows exemplify integrity, balance, and a strong commitment to service.
Each Fellow partners with a Nashville nonprofit for a six-week paid internship, gaining real-world experience while making a lasting impact. Fellows are also eligible for a Turner Scholarship to the college of their choice, and each partner organization receives a financial gift in their honor.
The Turner Fellowship is more than an internship. It’s a transformative opportunity to lead, serve, and carry forward values that change the world.
2025-26 Turner Fellows
Gracyn Carlton - Preston Taylor Ministries
Randy Cooper - Legacy Mission Village
Katie Cooper - Fannie Battle
Jack Davis - Shower the People
Merritt Gibbs - Barefoot Republic
Jason Huddleston - Shower the People
Hunter Humphreys - Aloe Family
Garrett Lee - Preston Taylor Ministries
Weston Marwill - Dream Streets
Nina Mills - Bethlehem Centers
Lexi Norton - First Steps
Claire Standley - Barefoot Republic
Eva Tran - Legacy Mission Village









