Fox News(@FoxNews):A graduation ceremony in Franklin, Tennessee turned into a soaking wet controversy after officials decided to keep the event outdoors during a torrential downpour. Footage from the ceremony shows graduates crossing the stage in heavy rain while families sat drenched in the stands as the storm moved through the area. Now some parents are demanding answers, saying students deserved better and arguing the conditions became unsafe.

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2026.05.25 00:56

A graduation ceremony in Franklin, Tennessee turned into a soaking wet controversy after officials decided to keep the event outdoors during a torrential downpour. Footage from the ceremony shows graduates crossing the stage in heavy rain while families sat drenched in the stands as the storm moved through the area. Now some parents are demanding answers, saying students deserved better and arguing the conditions became unsafe.