NEWS

Park and Ride with Franklin Transit to Pumpkinfest this Saturday

October 27, 2023

Join the festivities of Pumpkinfest the easy way–park your car and hop aboard the Franklin Transit Pumpkinfest Shuttle this Saturday in downtown Franklin. Our one way ride is just $1.00, exact change required. On Saturday, October 28th, the shuttle service…

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Street Talk with Mayor Dr. Ken Moore

September 13, 2023

Street Talk is a series of conversations with state and community leaders that explore the latest transportation issues trends, and topics impacting Middle Tennessee. In our latest episode, Mayor Dr. Ken Moore talks Franklin Transit, Mobility, Technology, and the Growth…

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The Franklin Transit Authority Requests for Bids

August 28, 2023

The TMA Group/Franklin Transit is soliciting written quotes from qualified firms for janitorial services for our transit center and fleet facility building. Quotes should present the firms qualifications, understanding of the work to be performed, and three references. The notice…

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Nashville MSA Emerges as One of America’s Fastest Growing Job Markets

August 10, 2023

Outpacing competing cities such as New York, L.A., Chicago, and more, the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area has emerged as one of the top five cities in the nation for job growth post-COVID. The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced…

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Paid Toll Lanes Hope to Ease Tennessee Traffic

May 2, 2023

  The Transportation Modernization Act will create choice lanes for state roads. The bill will allocate more than $3 billion for infrastructure projects across the state, and it includes several notable features that aim to ease traffic congestion and enhance…

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Franklin Transit Hiring Drivers

October 7, 2022

Franklin Transit is looking for drivers to be part of the best driver team in Franklin moving residents throughout the Franklin and Cool Springs area. Drivers have great benefits, flexible shifts Monday – Friday and no Sunday schedules. Drivers complete…

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Phase 2 of the I-24 SMART Corridor Underway

August 10, 2022

Big updates to I-24 are still underway as Phase 2 of the SMART Corridor Project is in the process of being completed.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation states that the goal of this project is to improve traffic flow along…

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John Schroer Named Chairman of Franklin Transit Authority

March 14, 2022

The Franklin Transit Authority announces John Schroer’s unanimous appointment as Chairman. Mr. Schroer’s transportation and government experience are extensive. He served as the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (2011-19). Additionally, he has served as City of Franklin Mayor…

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California’s Bay Area offers progressive new employee programs to encourage sustainable commuting

November 8, 2021

The San Francisco Bay Area is stepping up efforts to encourage collaborations between employers and employees to reimagine how the workforce commutes. A new commuter benefit — telework — recently was adopted for Bay Area businesses with 50 or more…

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Massive I-65 widening plan to ease congestion and provide a safer roadway

October 11, 2021

Ridesharers and drivers traveling in from Robertson and Sumner counties, as well as Kentucky, can expect orange construction barrels within the month as nearly 10 miles of Interstate 65 will be widened, improved and made safer, according to the Tennessee…

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