Franklin, Tenn. – November 03, 2026 -- Multi-unit franchisee Somersault Operating, Inc. has opened its 32nd Little Gym location in Franklin, Tennessee, and plans eight more units across the Nashville area, North Carolina and Washington.

Franklin gym adds about 10 jobs in a 4,000-square-foot site

The Little Gym of Franklin, at 209 S Royal Oaks Blvd Unit 409701, held its grand opening Oct. 26. The 4,000-square-foot facility serves children ages four months through 12 and has created about 10 jobs. It is led by gym director Katie McDuffee, who competed as a Level 10 gymnast, and program director Jordan Rucker.

CEO Richard Moore, a 30-year system veteran, drives multi-state expansion

Somersault Operating is led by CEO Richard Moore, who has been part of The Little Gym for 30 years. Franklin joins the company's gyms in seven other states.

Franklin programs span parent/child classes, gymnastics and birthday parties

Parent/child classes cover ages 4 months to 3 years. Preschool and grade school gymnastics classes teach tumbling and apparatus techniques. The gym also hosts private birthday parties with instructor-led games and music.

Programs follow the brand's proprietary Three-Dimensional learning philosophy, covering physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development. McDuffee said the approach is about "encouraging each child to be their personal best" rather than competition.

The Little Gym operates over 400 locations in 31 countries under Unleashed Brands

The Little Gym is part of Unleashed Brands, whose portfolio also includes Urban Air, Sylvan Learning, Snapology, Class 101, Premier Martial Arts and Water Wings Swim School.

The Franklin gym is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.