A Message to Our Neighbors and Community
We’re grateful to part of this community, and we want to share directly with our neighbors how we’re approaching the future of our property—and what it means for the community we all share.
Why We’re Doing This
We want to ensure that people in need in Franklin are well served—now and for generations to come.
Through our partnership, GraceWorks Ministries will have the opportunity to expand its reach and serve more neighbors with greater consistency and impact.
As we mark our 40 years, we are thinking carefully about how we can steward what we’ve been given to serve Franklin—and those in need—for the next 40 years.
What This Means
We have entered into a partnership that will guide the future development of a portion of our property.
We have partnered with The Banks at Brownland that includes an experienced development firm
We’re working in coordination with the City of Franklin and Williamson County
Our role is focused on stewardship and mission, not leading the development process
A Word to Our Neighbors
To those of you in Monticello, Fieldstone Farms, Cottonwood—and others nearby—we want to acknowledge something directly:
A change like this, so close to home, naturally brings questions about what the future will look like day to day.
We understand that, and we don’t take it lightly.
From the beginning, our goal has been to approach this with care—taking time to plan thoughtfully, to work with experienced partners, and to consider how this space functions within the surrounding community.
We are committed to being good neighbors—to listening, to communicating clearly, and to making decisions with a long-term view of what will serve this area well.
Our Approach
We are committed to:
Thoughtful, long-term planning
Care for neighbors and the surrounding community
Collaboration with experienced partners
Responsible coordination with local and state agencies
Clear and ongoing communication
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening?
We have entered into a partnership that will guide the future development of a portion of our property in collaboration with The Banks at Brownland and GraceWorks Ministries in coordination with the City of Franklin and Williamson County.
Who is leading the development?
The Banks at Brownland is the development partner responsible for planning and executing the project, including coordination with the city and county.
What is the church’s role?
Our role is to steward our property in a way that aligns with our mission and serves the broader community. We are not leading the technical development process.
Will this affect the surrounding area?
We understand that changes like this have an impact. That’s why we are committed to thoughtful planning, collaboration with our partners, and ongoing communication with neighbors.
What happens next?
The project will continue through the city’s review and approval process. This is a multi-year effort, and additional details will be shared via The Banks at Brownland’s project website as plans develop.
Learn More
For detailed development plans and future project updates, please refer to official resources provided by the Banks at Brownland development team and the City of Franklin as they become available.
Stay Connected
If you have questions, we welcome hearing from you.