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Franklin High parts ways with football coach Josh Adkins after three seasons

The Franklin Daily News teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you follow the Admirals, there's a change coming: Franklin High has parted ways with football coach Josh Adkins after three seasons. Williamson County athletic director Patrick Whitlock confirmed the move to The Tennessean, and Franklin has begun its search for a new coach. Adkins said the decision came Tuesday in a meeting with principal Dr. Shane Pantall.

“However, the administration has decided to move in a new direction with the leadership of its football program.”

Dr. Shane Pantall, Franklin High principal

Franklin went 6-5 this season and took the last playoff spot in on a free-kick field goal against Summit. Then came Region 5-6A champion Antioch in the first round.

Adkins' three seasons ended with a first-round playoff loss

15-18
overall record in three seasons
2
playoff appearances in three years
28-10
Antioch's first-round win over Franklin on Nov. 6

Sources: Williamson Herald, Main Street Media of Tennessee

  • Staying on: social studies teacher at Franklin High
  • Last two seasons: 3-7 in 2025, 6-5 in 2026
  • Antioch's average: 38 points a game; Franklin held it to 28

"I'm still kind of in shock trying to wrap my head around this," Adkins said after meeting with his team and staff. He told the players he's there if they need anything.

Franklin's football change came days after a playoff loss

  1. Jan. 2024Franklin hires Josh Adkins as head football coach.
  2. 2024Franklin upsets Antioch on the road, then loses to Ravenwood in round two.
  3. 2025The Admirals miss the playoffs.
  4. Nov. 6Antioch beats Franklin 28-10 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.
  5. Nov. 10The decision is made in a meeting with principal Dr. Shane Pantall.
  6. Nov. 11Franklin announces the change, and Adkins tells his team and staff.

Sources: Williamson Herald, Main Street Media of Tennessee, The Tennessean

Sources: Williamson Herald, Main Street Media of Tennessee, The Tennessean

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