FRA News and Events

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.

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.