2026 - 2027 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
OPENING RETREAT
November 7th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Retreat Day is great way for participants to get to know each other and interact in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The day culminates with an evening bonfire and leadership discussion.
Day Chair: YLF Board of Directors

GOVERNMENT DAY
January 13th, 2027 - 7am-2:30pm
Participants will meet with our local city and county mayors and city officials to see how our community is governed and explore some of our city agencies.
Day Chairs:

BUSINESS DAY
March 3rd, 2027- 7am-2:30pm
Participants will meet with some of our local business community leaders and hear how they got started in their career and what has made their business successful.
Day Chairs:

GRADUATION
Sunday, April 18, 2027 - 2:00pm-4:00pm
Parents are invited to attend graduation exercises where participants will take them through the program and will hear the students deliver their inspiring presentations.
Day Chairs:

COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY
December 2nd, 2026 - 7am-2:30pm
Participants will have an opportunity to experience and learn about just a few of our amazing nonprofit organizations and volunteer programs that help serve our community.
Day Chairs: Tim Ledman, Kate Shelton & Denise Carothers

CRIMINAL JUSTICE DAY
February 3rd, 2027 - 7am-2:30am
Participants will explore the justice system, including visiting the county jail and related courtrooms.
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HERITAGE & HOSPITALITY DAY
April 7th, 2027 - 7am-2:30pm
Participants will explore the history that helped create such an enriched heritage for Franklin and Williamson County.
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