FrankTown Open Hearts is on a mission to inspire, empower, and equip at-risk youth in Franklin, TN

Every contribution makes a difference.

About FrankTown Open Hearts

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 the impoverished youth of our community by being the “hands and feet of Christ.” We provide Christ-centered mentoring, weekly educational and vocational classes, recreation and dinner meals. Our youth development model adds discipline and understanding to classes designed to help students succeed.

We work with elementary, middle, and high school students in Franklin and South Williamson County. Programming takes place in the afterschool hours, in the evenings, and on weekends. In all we do, our programming is governed by our faith in Jesus Christ, which is key to service within our organization.

We serve the underserved and at-risk youth in Franklin, TN.

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Who We Are

FrankTown Open Hearts is a non-profit organization committed to the inner-city youth of Franklin, TN. We model and teach Christ-centered values through weekly vocational education and mentoring that offers spiritual and emotional growth, as well as academic and career advancement, helping students prepare for the future.

Our Vision

Confident young adults living fulfilled lives

Core Messaging

FrankTown Open Hearts is nonprofit ministry in Franklin, TN that uniquely combines a values-driven ministry, vocational training, and academic enrichment programs, equipping at-risk youth to imagine, envision, and create lives aligned to their fulfilled lives.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated team behind FrankTown Open Hearts.

Chris Barnhill

Executive Director

Brian Hatcher

Sr. Director of Programming

Raymond Waymon

Director of Programming

Nicole McIntyre

Director of Programming Logistics

Amy Dominguez

Administration/Finance

Karen Brockington

Sr. Programming Assistant

Jennifer Greenberg

Sr. Programming Assistant

Truvell Hildack

Programming Assistant

Shania Robertson

Programming Assistant

Angel Tyus

Programming Assistant

Josiah Mullen

Programming Assistant

Stephanie Bain

Outreach Coordinator

Johnissa Sprawling

Transportation

Mary Ann Pointer

Lead Transportation

Marquita Solomon

Transportation

John Goodwin Sr.

Transportation

Board of Directors 2025

Meet the dedicated individuals who provide vision, leadership, and oversight to help further our mission of serving and empowering the youth of Franklin.

Tyrone Foxworth

President

Kristi Dunlap-Ransom

Vice President

Kent Sweatt

Treasurer

Kim Chaudoin

Secretary

Vincent Baker

Jeffrey A. Caruth

Kate Delk

Travis Dumke

Justin Hall

Kevin Howard

Blake Lambert

Gina Leavell

Steve Minucci

JR Peete

Ashley W. Roberts

Annie Sawyers

Steve Scott

Jessica Uecker

Wayne Howell

Andrew Seay

Intern

Austin Arnold

Intern

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.