Pumpkins with a Purpose.
We're happy to announce that Nashville Pumpkin Co. will take ownership of the pumpkin patch at Cool Springs beginning this fall, but will continue supporting Cooper Trooper Foundation by donating a portion of every sale back to the foundation.
What's happening
For sixteen autumns, the pumpkin patch on Cool Springs Boulevard has been a Franklin tradition and the Cooper Trooper Foundation's biggest fundraiser of the year.
Beginning in 2026, Nashville Pumpkin Co. takes ownership of the lot. Same corner, same season, same reason to bring the kids. What changes is who's stacking the pumpkins.
We'll bring what we bring to our lots in 12th South and East Nashville: a deep pile of Jacks, heirlooms in colors you didn't know pumpkins came in, gourds by the crate, and a wall of mums.
And we didn't want sixteen years of generosity to end with a change of hands. So we're carrying the giving forward under a name of its own.
Pumpkins with a Purpose: a portion of the proceeds from every sale at Cool Springs, donated to the Cooper Trooper Foundation.
That part mattered to us. This patch was built to do something, and buying a pumpkin in Franklin this October still means helping families facing childhood cancer — the same as it always has.
Who Cooper Trooper is
The Cooper Trooper Foundation is the recipient of our Pumpkins with a Purpose donation. You can also give to them directly, any time of year.
Donate to Cooper TrooperCooper Trooper Foundation is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, whose mission is to champion the fight against childhood cancer through sibling support and research funding.
Courage Kits
A package with items JUST for the siblings of children with cancer, to remind them that they are not forgotten during a time when attention needs to be on the sick child. Many organizations offer gifts and resources to the child with cancer, but not a lot recognize or offer anything to the siblings. Free to siblings ages 0–18 in the U.S.
Childhood Cancer Research Funding
Over $470,000 has been contributed to childhood cancer research through an endowed fund set up by Cooper Trooper.
Why it matters
- Siblings often endure adverse emotional impacts, yet are less likely to receive support during a diagnosis.
- Research funding specific to childhood cancers remains severely underfunded in the U.S.
If you've bought a pumpkin in Franklin over the years, you've been part of that. Learn more about their work, or give directly.
What this means for you
Not much, honestly — and that's the point. Come to the same lot at the same time of year, pick out your pumpkins, and know the giving continues. What's new is that you'll find our full selection there, and two more of our lots up the road in Nashville if you're ever on that side of town.
We know we're taking on something people care about. We'll treat it that way.
Pumpkins with a Purpose is a charitable giving program of Nashville Pumpkin Co. The pumpkin patch at 530 Cool Springs Blvd is operated solely by Nashville Pumpkin Co., which is responsible for the site and everything that happens there. The Cooper Trooper Foundation is the beneficiary of the donation and has no role in operating the location.
Visit
530 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin.
Home of Pumpkins with a Purpose, opening with the rest of our lots in late September and running through November 1.
Cool Springs
530 Cool Springs BlvdFranklin, TN 37067
Our new Franklin lot, and the home of Pumpkins with a Purpose — a portion of the proceeds from every sale is donated to the Cooper Trooper Foundation.
Open in MapsAlso this fall
12th South & East NashvilleOur two original lots, open the same dates and the same hours. Worth the drive if you're already in the city.
See all three lotsCool Springs hours to be confirmed — check back before you head out.
Stay in the loop
We'll announce opening day soon.
Follow along for the exact opening date, what's landed on the lot, and photos from the season.