Artisan Tea Brand Founded by MTSU Alum Awarded $50,000 in Pharrell Williams Competition

Franklin’s Fruit Tea, a fast-growing artisan beverage brand known for its bold

Southern flavors, has been awarded $50,000 at a national pitch competition created by global artist, producer, entrepreneur, and cultural visionary Pharrell Williams, whose influence spans music, fashion, innovation, and philanthropy.

The live finals were held on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Miami, Florida. Out of more than 2,500 applicants, Franklin’s Fruit Tea advanced to the top six companies in the nation, earning the opportunity to take the stage and present their business before a distinguished panel of judges, investors, and national partners…

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