The Franklin Band Announces Return of Their Beloved Fruit Sale
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — September 22, 2025 — The Franklin Band has announced the revival of a beloved tradition, titling it, the Throwback Fruit Sale. The Throwback Fruit Sale offers the community the opportunity to purchase premium fruit, vegetables, and cheesecakes while directly supporting the band’s students and their trip to Pasadena to participate in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade; an honor bestowed upon just 18 bands worldwide.
The fundraiser features fresh oranges, grapefruits, pears, vegetables, cheesecakes and other selections delivered just in time for the holiday season. Orders are accepted by active Franklin Band members and select middle school students from Grassland Middle School and Poplar Grove Middle School who are marching in the Rose Parade as Franklin Band members. Purchases may also be made online through October 24, 2025 by visiting FreshFruitOrder.org/TFB. Orders can ship nationwide and are also available for pick-up.
“We are delighted to bring back a tradition that our community remembers fondly,” said Dr. Michael Holland, Director of Bands at Franklin High School. “As we mark the 30th anniversary of our return to Pasadena, this fundraiser bridges generations of supporters and alumni who marched in the 1996 Tournament of Roses Parade. That year, fruit sales funded the entire trip. Reviving the sale today allows us to honor that legacy while supporting our current members’ journey.”
The Franklin Band is also accepting orders to benefit GraceWorks. Customers wishing to donate should enter, “GraceWorks Donation” in the note section of the Shopping Cart. Franklin’s band members will deliver the orders to GraceWorks.
Order pick-up is tentatively scheduled from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19th at Franklin High School, with an alternative date of Thursday, November 20. Order Information:
For more information, please contact:
Franklin Band Fundraising at fundraising@thefranklinband.org
About The Franklin Band
The Franklin Band is an eight-time recipient of the Tennessee Governor’s Cup. The Franklin Band is also a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Sudler Shield, presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to high school, youth, and international marching bands of world-class excellence. The band’s performance highlights include the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Franklin Band also marched in the 2024 New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade.
The Franklin High School Winter Guard was the 2015 SAA Class champions, the 2021 and 2023 SA Class Champions in the SCGC (Southeastern Color Guard Circuit), and Scholastic A Bronze Medalists at the 2023 WGI World Championships.
A proud Bands of America participant since 2008, Franklin is a two-time BOA Regional Champion and four-time class national runner-up. Seven of Franklin’s ensembles have been invited to perform at the Music for All National Festival–Percussion Ensemble and Wind Ensemble (2013), Chamber Music Ensemble (2015), Percussion Ensemble and Saxophone Quartet (2017), and Flute Ensemble and Trombone Ensemble (2019). Franklin’s Wind Ensemble also performed at the 2013, 2017, and 2025 Tennessee Music Education Association Conference
The Franklin Band is under the direction of Dr. Michael Holland and Nicholas Blue, assisted by Levi Brandenburg, Michael Horvath, and Aaron Farris.
www.thefranklinband.org
