Become a Volunteer with Friends of Franklin Parks!
Volunteering with Friends of Franklin Parks is a great way to share your enthusiasm and dedication to preserving, enhancing, and expanding Franklin’s natural community. From events at the Tractor Supply Co. Arena to fundraisers, festivals, Volunteer Clean-up Day, and much more, there are so many ways for you to volunteer your time and talent with Friends of Franklin Parks.
We are always looking for friends to help us accomplish various projects. It is through our volunteers that we can successfully accomplish the preservation of our natural resources for future generations.
Contact Katie Murphy at katie@friendsoffranklinparks.org for more information.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Silent Run Show Series: June 13, 14, 21
Spend the day at beautiful Harlinsdale Farm while supporting Friends of Franklin Parks! Volunteers will assist in the concession stand during the Silent Run Show Series, a hunter jumper horse show held at the Tractor Supply Co. Arena. Duties may include taking orders, processing payments, preparing simple concessions, and assisting guests throughout the day.
No experience is necessary, just a positive attitude and willingness to help. All proceeds from concessions benefit Friends of Franklin Parks and support our mission of preserving and enhancing Franklin's parks, trails, and open spaces. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a day at the park, watch talented riders compete, and give back to the community. 🐴🌳🥤🏅
4th of July Celebration: July 4, 2026
Friends of Franklin Parks is looking for volunteers to help make Franklin's Fourth of July Celebration a success as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm!
This free community event brings thousands of families together for an evening of live music, food trucks, family activities, and the City of Franklin's annual fireworks show. We need volunteers to help create a safe, welcoming, and memorable experience for all who attend.
Volunteer opportunities may include greeting guests, assisting with information stations, supporting the kids' area, helping with beverage sales, providing event support and wayfinding, and assisting with setup and breakdown.
Date: July 4, 2026
Location: The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Shifts: Available throughout the day and evening
Whether you're an individual, family, business, church group, or civic organization, we'd love to have you join us. Your support helps Friends of Franklin Parks continue its mission of preserving and enhancing Franklin's parks, trails, and open spaces for future generations.
Sign up today and be part of one of Franklin's favorite traditions! 🇺🇸🎆🌳'
The Round Up at Harlinsdale: July 10-11, 2026
Want to have some fun while supporting the parks? Join us in the Beer & Wine Tent at the Round Up at Harlinsdale Rodeo! Volunteers help check IDs, take orders, process payments, and keep the good times rolling.
Date: July 10-11, 2026
Location: The Park at Harlinsdale Farm
Explore Volunteer Opportunities
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We offer opportunities for your team to give back to the community in many ways including removing invasive species, tree planting, and more. Contact Katie Murphy at katie@friendsoffranklinparks.org for more information.
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We frequently participate community events where we share about our mission, make crafts with children, and engage with the people of Franklin. This is a great opportunity for community service hours! Contact Katie Murphy at katie@friendsoffranklinparks.org for more information.
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Volunteer at one of our annual fundraising events! We host multiple fundraising events including the Franklin Family Splash & Dash, 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in the TSC Arena, Raise The Roofs, and Dinner on The Bridge at Harlinsdale. Contact Katie Murphy at katie@friendsoffranklinparks.org for more information.
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We’re building our Event Day Crew and need some extra hands! These are our big, busy, often hot event days, and we’re looking for energetic, able-bodied folks who don’t mind jumping in, lifting, moving, and making the magic happen behind the scenes. If you’re up for a little sweat and a lot of fun, we’d love to have you. For more information and inquiries, contact katie@friendsoffranklinparks.org.
Previous Volunteer Days
International Day of Action for Rivers Volunteer Clean-up
March 14, 2023
Our first volunteer opportunity of 2023 Friends of Franklin Parks and the City of Franklin Parks Department will host several volunteers at Bicentennial Park in Franklin for invasive vine removal. This opportunity is on International Day of Action for Rivers, a day dedicated to saving, celebrating and creating awareness about the importance of rivers. Volunteers are able to clear invasive vines from trees lining the Harpeth River. This effort enhances the ecosystem of the Harpeth River by preventing the suffocated trees from falling into the river which causes bank erosion and reduced water flow.
Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee Spring Break Outing
March 16, 2023
Friends of Franklin Parks hosted Boys and Girls Club Day at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm. Boyle Investment Group brought a great group of volunteers to engage with the kids. The City of Franklin Parks went Fishing on the Farm with the kids and The City of Franklin Stormwater taught the kids about the Harpeth River. We had a great day enjoying the outdoors and getting to meet Silent Run Farm’s horses! The kids were able to experience some things they had never done before. Tennessee Equine Hospital sponsored lunch for the kids, volunteers and staff. We look forward to doing it again next year!