The Franklin Band is once again partnering with Beaman Toyota for its 2026 car raffle, giving one lucky winner the chance to drive away in a brand-new Toyota while supporting the members of Franklin High School’s band program. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 14.
Only 1,000 raffle tickets will be sold, giving participants excellent odds of winning. Tickets are $100 each, and proceeds directly benefit The Franklin Band by helping provide instruments, equipment, travel opportunities, music, instructional resources, and other essential program needs that enrich the student experience.
The winning ticket will be drawn on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Participants do not need to be present to win, allowing for a broader range of people to participate across Middle Tennessee and beyond.
“The car raffle has become one of our most anticipated fundraisers,” said Michael Holland, Director of Bands at Franklin High School. “Our community has always rallied behind our students, and this partnership with Beaman Toyota gives people a way to invest in our program while having the chance to win a new car. Every ticket purchased helps create opportunities for our students both on and off the field.”
The winner will have the opportunity to choose a new Toyota model of their choice up to $50,000, or they may apply the prize value of $50,000 toward the purchase of another new Toyota vehicle through Beaman Toyota. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to purchase raffle tickets.
Tickets can be purchased now through Wednesday, November 11 at www.givebutter.com/CarRaffle or by texting TFBRAFFLE to 53-555.
About The Franklin Band
The Franklin Band is an eight-time recipient of the Tennessee Governor’s Cup and a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Sudler Shield, awarded by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to marching bands of world-class excellence.
The band’s performance highlights include appearances in the Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as the 2024 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Most recently, The Franklin Band proudly returned to march in the 2026 Rose Parade, marking 30 years since its original appearance in 1996.
The Franklin High School Winter Guard has earned multiple championships, including the 2015 SAA Class Championship, 2021 and 2023 SA Class Championships in the SCGC, and a Scholastic A Bronze Medal at the 2023 WGI World Championships.
A proud participant in Bands of America since 2008, Franklin is a two-time BOA Regional Champion and four-time class national runner-up. Seven Franklin ensembles have been invited to perform at the Music for All National Festival, and the Wind Ensemble has performed three times at the Tennessee Music Education Association Conference.
The Franklin Band is under the direction of Dr. Michael Holland and Nicholas Blue, assisted by Levi Brandenburg, Kate Alward and Aaron Farris.
For more information, visit www.thefranklinband.org.
