Torrey Stella Barnhill
Executive Director
Torrey knew from a young age that she wanted to help families tap into resources that could help them overcome challenges. From working with at-risk kids, managing events for L’ete Du Vin and The Heritage Foundation, to her current role as the Executive Director of Friends of Franklin Parks, she has dedicated her life to making her community a better place. Torrey was raised in small-town Humboldt, Tennessee, and acquired a degree in social work from Middle Tennessee State University. She is an amazing leader in our community, mother, and wife, and in her spare time fosters dogs in need. She hopes to continue improving the quality of life for those in her community through her work with FOFP!
Kellie Baker
Community Events Manager
Kellie has lived in Franklin for the past 20 years and loves engaging with members of the community to help raise awareness and funds for preserving and enhancing our local parks and trails. Early in her career, she was a Corporate Meeting Planner and then spent over a decade helping people find their dream homes as a licensed Realtor. She felt drawn back to the event planning world and with her appreciation for non-profit organizations is thrilled in her rewarding role here at FOFP. She is the proud mom to two adult sons and two cats.
Katie Murphy
Community Events & Operations Coordinator
Katie is a Franklin native and a proud graduate of Battle Ground Academy. She went on to earn degrees in Political Science and Advertising and Public Relations from Loyola University Chicago. During her time in college, she interned with the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, where she gained hands-on experience in marketing and event coordination.
Following graduation, Katie returned to her hometown and joined the team at YOUR Williamson magazine. There, she played a key role in social media, photography, writing, and event coverage, while also strengthening her ties within the local community.
In April 2025, Katie joined Friends of Franklin Parks as the Community Events and Operations Coordinator. She is deeply committed to the organization’s mission and values the opportunity to give back to the community that raised her.