The Next Generation Heritage Foundation is part of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County and is made up of the organizations younger members, ages 21-40. The Heritage Foundation is a 43 year old non-profit membership organization whose purpose is to protect and preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage of Franklin and Williamson County and to promote the ongoing economic revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. To learn more about Next Gen and the Heritage Foundation click here: www.historicfranklin.com
When the doors to the Franklin Theatre were shut down in January 2007, there was an immediate outcry from the community to do something...anything to "Save the Franklin Theatre." The Heritage Foundation raised more than $8 million to purchase and restore the then 70 year-old Franklin Theatre in October 2007. Originally built in 1937, the restrored Franklin Theatre reopened to great fanfare in 2011.
The Next Generation Heritage Foundation is the proud funding sponsor of the 1937 replica marquee for the Franklin Theatre. They have pledged a gift of $100,000 to pay for the marquee and proceeds from
Three Blind Vines will go towards this pledge.
