1937-2007 Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnson County

Save the Date

You're part of our story. Come celebrate it.

Whether you attended the Club, worked here, volunteered, or supported our mission, join us for an evening celebrating 90 years of impact in Johnson County.

WHEN

 Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027

6:00 – 8:00 PM

WHERE

The Historic Artcraft Theatre

57 N Main St, Franklin

THREE WAYS TO BE PART OF 90 YEARS

Come. Remember. Give.

1937 – 2027

90 years on Franklin's side.

Through a fire, a flood and more than a dozen directors, the Club has kept its doors open for local kids.

1937

Franklin Boys' Club is founded under director William C. Baise.

1938

The Club opens its first home on Monroe Street.

1954

The 11–12 basketball team wins a state title. Membership reaches 430.

1970

The Club opens during the summer for the first time.

1977

The Club moves to 101 N. Hurricane Street, the gym where the Wonder Five practiced.

1982

Fire destroys the Hurricane Street building. The Club rebuilds.

1985

Membership passes 1,400, and girls are welcomed at designated times.

1990

Affiliates nationally and becomes a Boys & Girls Club.

2008

A devastating flood ruins hits Franklin and most of the Club's records.

2018

Renamed Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnson County.

2022

Takes over before- and after-school care for Franklin Community Schools.

2027

90 years, serving more than 1,475 local youth each year.

Were you there for one of these moments? Tell us what you remember →

90 FOR 90

Give toward

the next 90 years.

Today the Club reaches more than 1,475 Johnson County kids each year with safe spaces, caring mentors, academic support and healthy activities. A $90 gift, one dollar for every year, keeps those doors open.


Can't make it on February 25? Your gift still puts you in the room.