Annual Game Changer Event
This campaign is our annual capital fundraiser.
Save the Date – September 17, 2026: Join the Franklin County Educational Foundation for an intimate, invitation-only evening as we celebrate our shared commitment to creating game-changing opportunities for Franklin County students and teachers. This special gathering is intentionally small to allow for meaningful conversation about the Foundation's mission, impact, and vision for the future. If you are interested in becoming a Game Changer or would like to be considered for the guest list, we invite you to reach out to us. If you are unable to attend, we hope you will consider supporting our mission by becoming a Game Changer through your generous donation. Together, we can continue making a lasting difference in Franklin County Schools.
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The FCEFE is supported and endorsed by Phillip Fulmer.
Special Entertainment
Jay Clark and The Tennessee Tree Beavers.
Jay Clark, a 1990 graduate of FCHS, is an accomplished scientist, educator, musician and environmental steward. He holds a PhD in Wildlife Ecology and currently serves in the President’s office at Maryville College as Director of Environmental & Sustainability. Jay is a talented artist and popular musician performing both as a solo artist and with his band, The Tennessee Tree Beavers.
Private Event
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Success
stories
At Clark Memorial, Mrs. Jolene Brandon’s 3rd grade ELA students didn’t just read about Native American cultures, they brought history to life with their own hands. Through this grant-funded project, students learned the art of reed basket weaving, researched its cultural significance, and explored Native American artwork through a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian. The result? Every student created their own handcrafted basket… learning patience, resilience, and a deeper appreciation for cultures of the past along the way. For many of these students, this was a first-time experience, one they’ll remember for years to come… just like Mrs. Brandon did when she was a student herself.
Mrs. Brandon
Teacher
Through the Medal of Honor Character Development Program, these students spent the year learning about citizenship, character, and the sacrifices made by our nation’s veterans. With support from the Foundation, students were able to publish their very own book, “This Is My Country!” — a collection of their artwork, writing, and reflections from this incredible journey. This project is about so much more than a book. It’s about teaching students the importance of leadership, service, patriotism, and honoring those who came before us.
Mrs. Ezell shared: “CES Student Council members are excited to share their new book, ‘This Is My Country!’ This book brings together everything they have learned and experienced this school year. It has been an amazing year, and we appreciate the Foundation for their support and encouragement.”
Mrs. Ezell shared: “CES Student Council members are excited to share their new book, ‘This Is My Country!’ This book brings together everything they have learned and experienced this school year. It has been an amazing year, and we appreciate the Foundation for their support and encouragement.”
Mrs. Ezell
Teacher/Student Council
Mrs. Chelsea Hall, STEM Teacher at South Middle School was able to purchase a full aquaponics system (several fish, aquarium supplies, and several types of plants). This initiative will hopefully spark an interest in environmental/agricultural studies and encourage students to go into high school with some prior knowledge of how these systems work.
Mrs. Chelsea Hall
South Middle School
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Our foundation was able to donate 2,900 glasses for all of the elementary students in our district to safely view the total eclipse on April 8th, 2024! Students across the district did lots of learning leading up to their spectacular viewing! We were so happy to help make this happen!
Mrs. Jamie Olsen, Art Teacher at Decherd Elementary was able to buy quality art supplies. Oil pastels, paint sticks, watercolor paints, printmaking supplies, markers, needle felting supplies, etc. With a budget of only $800 for 400 Title 1 students, the Ed Foundation has blessed her with a functioning children’s Art Studio. The purchases have helped her use professional supplies with her students.
Jamie Olsen
Art
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