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Proc’s Amateur Show

Our annual Proc’s Amateur Show (aka Peaches & PeeWee Show) previously scheduled for January 24th of this year, was cancelled due to the ice storm. The event is now scheduled for April 18th.

 

TIME: 6 pm
LOCATION: Johnson Elementary School, 815 Glass Lane, Franklin.
COST: $10 for adults, $5 children (5-12), UNDER 5 ARE FREE

 

Go back in time to reminisce with great entertainment depicting the times of the late Professor TJ Myers Annual Proc’s Amateur Hour. Come see your favorite ol’ school music, acts, and artists.  So Smooth Soul Food will be selling plates starting a 5pm. The cost is not included in the show price.

2026 Black Tie Affair

Click the button below this to see who the honorees and sponsors were for this year’s event.

Annual T. E. Murdic Scholarship Applications

The application for the 2026 Scholarships is now available.  The deadline for submitting is March 1, 2026.  The rest of the details for applying are included on the application form.  Please contact Deborah Murdic (615-504-2229) or Carolyn Wall (615-973-2023) if you have any questions pertaining to the application process.

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Tom Murdic Educational Scholarships

Our application process is currently open and applications will be accepted from October 1, 2025 until March 1, 2026.

McLemore House Museum

History tells a unique and moving story through artifacts, pictures and exhibits at the McLemore House.

Merrill-Williams Home

Join AAHS in preserving the historic Merrill-Williams home at 264 Natchez St., Franklin, TN.

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Our Roots Run Deep

Take a virtual tour of Franklin’s Black History then come see it in person. To learn more, click and watch the video.

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