Macon featured an exhibit on his career in the Skillet Licker Café beside other Georgia notables Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt, and Trisha Yearwood, which was highlighted from 1996–2007. Franks was honored in 2013 by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal with a special commendation for his community service and philanthropy benefiting the people of Georgia. This was presented in conjunction with the Kiwanis International Distinguished Service Award. Charitable Efforts He is president of the Share America Foundation Randall Franks | Share America Foundation that provides encouragement through the Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship to youth who are continuing the musical arts of Appalachia. Franks serves as the Chairman for the Catoosa Citizens for Literacy in 2022-2023 and formally in 2002-04 and he took that position again in 2007-09 after serving as co-chair for two years. The organization operates the Catoosa County Learning Center helping residents reach their goals by learning to read, getting a GED or acquiring basic computer skills. He serves as treasurer of the Catoosa County Local Emergency Planning Committee. The organization brings together all of the agencies the community relies upon each day when a need arises. He is former Vice President and secretary and serves on the legislative committee for the Georgia Production Partnership, a Georgia Film Industry organization which works to improve industry growth and opportunities. He is a member of the Boynton Lions Club, Catoosa Family Collaborative, Nathan Anderson Cemetery Committee, Catoosa Fuller Center for Housing, Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce and the Catoosa County Historical Society. He is a past president of the Kiwanis Club of Ringgold. Franks is a founder of the SouthEastern Bluegrass Music Association (SEBA https://www.sebabluegrass.org/) and was honored by the organization in 2011 for his 1984 efforts. He is a Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame board advisor. Franks serves as a field researcher for several museums throughout the South. Public Service Franks served on the city council as Vice Mayor, Council Chairman and Councilmember in Ringgold, Georgia during four terms from June 2009 - Dec. 31, 2021. He formally volunteered as the Ringgold Downtown Development Authority Chairman and Ringgold Convention and Visitor's Bureau vice chairman serving just over a decade between the two offices. References External links at AirPlayDirect.com Living people American fiddlers Year of birth missing (living people) American male actors American male writers Southern gospel performers 21st-century violinists