The Circle of Giving

The Circle of Giving aims to be a cherished community organization fostering philanthropy and uplifting our local non-profits. Our mission is to enrich our local community through engaging experiences and curated events, who proceeds support non-profits benefitting Williamson County.

The Carousel of Dreams by Ken Means will be a community hub, where joy and nostalgia come together to create lasting memories. The Carousel will offer residents and tourists the opportunity to uplift others, while experiencing the timeless joy of carousel rides, complemented by curated experiences and events at The Factory at Franklin.

Leadership

A woman with long blonde hair and glasses, wearing a blue dress and a necklace stands in a grassy field.

Brandy Blanton

PRESIDENT & CEO

Board of Directors

  • Smiling man in a gray suit jacket and light gray dress shirt against a plain white background.

    Matt Brown, Chair

    CEO, Mettle 5
    Franklin Alderman, Ward 2

  • A woman with long dark hair, light skin, and hazel eyes smiling outdoors with a blurred green leafy background.

    Grace Ledbetter, Treasurer

    VP Accounting, Holladay Properties

  • Portrait of a woman with blonde hair wearing a black sleeveless top and a pearl necklace, standing outdoors on a city street.

    Maureen Thornton, Secretary

    CEO, Visit Franklin

  • Smiling woman with long light brown hair, wearing a black jacket over a white top, with jewelry, sitting at an outdoor restaurant table with wicker chairs and green napkins.

    Deborah Brannan

    Owner, Third Coast Clay

  • A smiling man in a suit sitting in a beige armchair with a orchid plant on a side table in a warmly lit office or lounge area.

    Greg Freeze

    Human Resources Executive

  • A smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a cream-colored knit vest and a black shirt, standing outdoors in front of a large tree trunk.

    Breanne Hammons

    Community Volunteer and Educator

  • Woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiling, wearing a black turtleneck and jeans, leaning on a wooden table in front of a wooden paneled wall.

    Amanda McKeehan

    Truland Development Company

  • A professional middle-aged man with gray hair wearing a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and yellow striped tie, smiling against a plain light background.

    Jeff Moseley

    Williamson County Attorney
    Senior Partner at Buerger, Moseley & Carson, PLC

  • A smiling man wearing glasses, a navy blue suit, white shirt, a pocket square, and a watch, standing with arms crossed in an indoor setting with light-colored curtains.

    Louis Upkins Jr.

    Advisor, Mentor and Speaker

  • A smiling man in a U.S. military uniform standing in front of U.S. and Texas flags.

    Brig. Gen. (RET) Kurt Winstead

    Tennessee Army National Guard

  • A man with dark hair, glasses, wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and an orange patterned tie, smiling in front of a green leafy background.

    Allen Arender, Ex Officio

    Chief Development Officer, Holladay Properties

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man with light hair, wearing a dark blazer over a dark shirt, sitting with one arm resting on a table.

    Greg Ham

    Owner, one:eight Entertainment