Franklin PTO plans basketball fundraiser

A professional basketball team will take on staff at Franklin Community Schools in a fundraising event.

Franklin schools staff members will play the Harlem Wizards at 7 p.m. April 24 at Franklin Community High School, 2600 Cumberland Drive, Franklin.

The event will raise funds for PTOs at Franklin elementary schools, Custer Baker Intermediate School and Franklin Community Middle School.

Game day tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students.

The Harlem Wizards, based in New Jersey, travel around the country for fundraisers at schools and other community events. The playing style hinges on entertainment, according to a news release.