Who We Are
About FOH
We operate based on a mission to “be Jesus” to Williamson County’s inner-city youth.
Our goal is to bring physical and spiritual hope to low-income youth within our community by instilling in them critical life skills. We provide academic assistance, mentoring, recreation and spiritual growth opportunities for youth ages 8-18 in the form of weekly educational and vocational classes.
We meet 4 nights each week, and Saturdays, and we supply transportation to and from our programs, as well as a hot meal each night. In addition to our regular programming of weekly courses, we provide college entrance test prep and college application assistance, which is a key service within our organization.
To inspire, empower, and equip at-risk youth in Franklin, TN
FrankTown
Who We Are
Franktown Open Hearts is a non-profit organization committed to the success of Franklin’s inner-city youth. We provide Christ-centered mentoring through weekly vocational education and experiences that prepare our underserved youth for the future.
Our Vision
Confident young adults living fulfilled lives.
Core Messaging
Franktown Open Hearts is a nonprofit ministry in Franklin, TN that spiritually, emotionally, and physically enhances the lives of at-risk youth. Through ‘hands on’ programming, we teach life skills, to inspire confident, empowered young adults to lead fulfilled lives.
Our Team
Chris Barnhill
Executive Director
Crystal Tinnon
Sr. Director of Programming
Brandon Tinnon
Director of Programming
Nicole McIntyre
Programming Supervisor
Courtney Yadevia
Operations/Office Manager
Stephanie Bain
Community Relations
Karen Brockington
Sr. Programming Assistant
Jennifer Greenberg
Sr. Programming Assistant
Angel Tyus
Programming Assistant
Shania Robertson
Programming Assistant
Truvell Haddox
Programming Assistant
Josiah Mullen
Programming Assistant
Mary Ann Pointer
Transportation Staff
John Goodwin Sr.
Transportation Staff
Marquita Solomon
Transportation Staff
Board of Directors 2024
Wayne Howell
Founder of FrankTown Open Hearts
Justin Hall
President
Tyrone Foxworth
Co-President
Kent Sweatt
Treasurer
Kim Chaudoin
Secretary
Vincent Baker
Sandra Dinkins
Travis Dumke
Blake Lambert
Kristi Dunlap-Ransom
Ashley W. Roberts
Elaine Sandefur
Annie Sawyers
Steve Scott
Jeff Walker
Leigh Webb
Governor’s Award
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Franktown Open Hearts has been recognized with the prestigious Governor’s Award. This distinguished honor is a testament to our unwavering commitment to empowering and uplifting the at-risk youth of our community. Receiving this award not only validates the dedication and hard work of our team, volunteers, and partners, but it also shines a spotlight on the incredible resilience and potential of the youth we serve. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on our mission to foster positive change and create brighter futures for our youth.