Welcome Alumni!
Alumni Award Nominations
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
The Distinguished Alumni should honor alumni, outstanding community members, and leaders throughout FRA's history. The Distinguished Alumni should recognize the student, faculty, and other members of the FRA community whose contributions and achievements have improved FRA's reputation and brought credit to the school.
NOMINATE
ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
The Franklin Road Academy Athletics Hall of Fame was created in 2021 to show appreciation to those individuals or teams who have made significant contributions to FRA athletics. Those chosen for induction into the FRA Athletics Hall of Fame have influenced our community through their ability, dedication, and service to our athletic program while at FRA and following graduation.
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ARTS CIRCLE OF HONOR
Those chosen for induction into the Franklin Road Academy Arts Circle of Honor have influenced our community through their talent, dedication, and service to our arts program while at FRA and made an ongoing impact on society through the arts, academics and/or service following graduation.
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Reunion Year for 0s & 5s
We're seeking enthusiastic Reunion Planners to help create an unforgettable celebration of your time at Franklin Road Academy. Reunions are a special opportunity to return to campus, relive cherished memories, and strengthen the bonds that make our FRA community unique.
We envision these reunions as transformative gatherings that will:
- Create meaningful opportunities for classmates to reconnect and share their journeys since graduation
- Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment that makes every alumnus feel at home
- Set new benchmarks for alumni participation and engagement
- Celebrate FRA's rich heritage while showcasing our exciting present and promising future Inspire continued investment in FRA's legacy through support of our Annual Fund, ensuring educational excellence for generations to come
Would you like to help shape this memorable experience for your class? Your creativity and leadership can make this reunion truly special. Please contact Director of Alumni Engagement Rod Jones to sign up.
Alumni News
![FRA Mourns Loss of Bunny Akin]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743690808/franklinroadacademycom/yq7tkqdblcorsajy6pvc/BunnyAkinStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743690808/franklinroadacademycom/yq7tkqdblcorsajy6pvc/BunnyAkinStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743690808/franklinroadacademycom/yq7tkqdblcorsajy6pvc/BunnyAkinStory.png","width":800}])
FRA Mourns Loss of Bunny Akin
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of William B. Akin ("Bunny"), affectionately known on campus as "Mr. B."
![Alumni Profile: Caitlyn Manning '16]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742493774/franklinroadacademycom/lc8hbmdddtyg7w9eask5/CaitlynManningStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742493774/franklinroadacademycom/lc8hbmdddtyg7w9eask5/CaitlynManningStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742493774/franklinroadacademycom/lc8hbmdddtyg7w9eask5/CaitlynManningStory.png","width":800}])
Alumni Profile: Caitlyn Manning '16
Caitlyn Manning, Class of 2016, was one of the six Mannings who joined FRA in the fall of 2012. With Kris Manning taking a new job as a 4th-grade teacher, her five other children came in toe.
![FRA Recognizes All Military Branches in Veterans Day Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731422680/franklinroadacademycom/euej29xtisb0fkzszepc/VeteransDayStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731422680/franklinroadacademycom/euej29xtisb0fkzszepc/VeteransDayStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731422680/franklinroadacademycom/euej29xtisb0fkzszepc/VeteransDayStory.png","width":800}])
FRA Recognizes All Military Branches in Veterans Day Ceremony
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.
![2024 Golf Classic Recap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726155946/franklinroadacademycom/owyjcwg7dt4et094uvfi/GolfClassicStory.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726155946/franklinroadacademycom/owyjcwg7dt4et094uvfi/GolfClassicStory.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726155946/franklinroadacademycom/owyjcwg7dt4et094uvfi/GolfClassicStory.png","width":800}])
2024 Golf Classic Recap
Thirty-five teams enjoyed excellent weather, food, and a great game of golf at the annual FRA Golf Classic, held this past Monday, September 9, at the Governors Club in Brentwood. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Tactical Fleet, and all our sponsors for helping make this event possible.
![Wyatt Maxwell '15: Nashville Glasshaüs Decades in the Making]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724260529/franklinroadacademycom/s4meixt9pseykxqwyhhm/WyattMaxwell4700Story.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724260529/franklinroadacademycom/s4meixt9pseykxqwyhhm/WyattMaxwell4700Story.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724260529/franklinroadacademycom/s4meixt9pseykxqwyhhm/WyattMaxwell4700Story.png","width":800}])
Wyatt Maxwell '15: Nashville Glasshaüs Decades in the Making
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.
![Hal Cato '83: A Lifetime of Service Devoted to Nashville Non-Profits]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724260100/franklinroadacademycom/fvp75kcmdv2onuzqa34m/HalCato4700Story.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724260100/franklinroadacademycom/fvp75kcmdv2onuzqa34m/HalCato4700Story.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724260100/franklinroadacademycom/fvp75kcmdv2onuzqa34m/HalCato4700Story.png","width":800}])
Hal Cato '83: A Lifetime of Service Devoted to Nashville Non-Profits
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.
![Kenny Cooper '16 Signs with Tigers Tübingen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722882958/franklinroadacademycom/nm2thoao25guimq2vyfh/KennyCooperStory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722882958/franklinroadacademycom/nm2thoao25guimq2vyfh/KennyCooperStory.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722882958/franklinroadacademycom/nm2thoao25guimq2vyfh/KennyCooperStory.jpg","width":800}])
Kenny Cooper '16 Signs with Tigers Tübingen
Class of 2016 graduate Kenny Cooper was recently signed by Tigers Tübingen of the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) in Germany for the upcoming 2024-25 season.
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Franklin Road Academy Announces New Director of Alumni Engagement
Franklin Road Academy is excited to announce Rod Jones as our new Director of Alumni Engagement. Rod has been an integral part of the FRA community since 2010 and is currently the Director of Auxiliary Services, and teaches AP Psychology and World History in our upper school.
![Alumni Spotlight: Heather Osteen Mathias ‘97]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711372670/franklinroadacademycom/mjnh3tbearkexwc0dqjp/HeatherOsteenMathias97.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711372670/franklinroadacademycom/mjnh3tbearkexwc0dqjp/HeatherOsteenMathias97.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711372670/franklinroadacademycom/mjnh3tbearkexwc0dqjp/HeatherOsteenMathias97.png","width":800}])
Alumni Spotlight: Heather Osteen Mathias ‘97
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.
![Alumni Spotlight: Clif Tant ‘94]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710858738/franklinroadacademycom/vmlsut2olbac6xnpkor7/ClifTantAlumniSpotlight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710858738/franklinroadacademycom/vmlsut2olbac6xnpkor7/ClifTantAlumniSpotlight.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710858738/franklinroadacademycom/vmlsut2olbac6xnpkor7/ClifTantAlumniSpotlight.png","width":800}])
Alumni Spotlight: Clif Tant ‘94
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.
Rod Jones
Director of Alumni Engagement
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