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Somersault Operating Opens 32nd Little Gym in Franklin, Tenn.

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Somersault Operating Opens 32nd Little Gym in Franklin, Tenn.

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.