NEWS

TRANSIT AND TODD SERVICE HONOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

January 16, 2025

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025, the Franklin Transit Authority announces that there will be no fixed route transit or TODD service. All transit services will resume Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025. For…

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DR. JANET SMITH NAMED CHAIR OF TMA GROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

January 15, 2025

The TMA Group (Transportation Management Association) has unanimously appointed Dr. Janet Smith as Chair. Dr. Janet Smith, President of Columbia State Community College, has been appointed Chair of the Transportation Management Association (TMA) Group Board. In her new role, Dr.…

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BLANTON APPOINTED TO TMA GROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS

January 14, 2025

The TMA Group (Transportation Management Association) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandy Blanton (Circle of Giving) to The TMA Group Board of Directors. “TMA has a long history of engaged and qualified board members, and Brandy continues this…

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Transit and TODD Service Honor Juneteenth

June 18, 2024

In observance of the Juneteenth holiday on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Franklin Transit Authority announces that there will be no fixed route transit or TODD service. All transit services will resume Thursday morning, June 20, 2024. For more information…

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TMA Group and VanStar partners with HireQuest Direct

May 7, 2024

The TMA Group is proud to launch our VanStar vanpool program collaboration with HireQuest Direct in Nashville. Stephanie Tillman, Business Development Director at The TMA Group, and Jolene Tate, Franchise Owner of HireQuest Direct have partnered together to provide employees…

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Stephanie Tillman talks with Stay Positive News on VanStar’s Efforts

April 2, 2024

Stephanie Tillman, business development director for the TMA Group was happy to talk to Stay Positive News about the benefits of VanStar in the Middle Tennessee community! Stay Positive News, based right in the heart of Middle Tennessee, aims to…

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Franklin Transit is Seeking Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Vendors

March 27, 2024

Franklin Transit is committed to disadvantaged business enterprises playing a role in connecting communities through public transit. If your company is eligible to become or is currently certified as a small, minority, women-owned or disadvantaged business enterprise, contact us for…

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Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell Announces Local Transit Funding Referendum

March 26, 2024

Nashville voters can expect to see local transit funding on their ballots in November, according to Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell. O’Connell first introduced the improvement on Nashville’s transit options as the focus of his campaign before securing office. He shared…

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‘Transportation Modernization Act’ Introduces Express Toll Lanes in Nashville

March 26, 2024

In April of 2023, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed off on the ‘Transportation Modernization Act’, a $3.3 billion highway bill that has the potential to change the future of traffic in Nashville. The act authorizes the creation of ‘choice lanes’,…

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Transit and TODD Service Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 9, 2024

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024, the Franklin Transit Authority announces that there will be no fixed route transit or TODD service. All transit services will resume Tuesday morning, January 16, 2024. For…

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