The largest rodeo in the Volunteer State is underway!

It is known as the largest rodeo in the Volunteer State! The 2023 Franklin Rodeo is currently underway.

Over the years the event has given back more than $5 million dollars to regional charities.

Rodeo clown, John Harrison spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the event, what attendees can expect, and the value of the rodeo for the local community.

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