Tennessee cross-country runner, 15, collapses& dies while jogging in neighborhood

20 days ago

Pleasant View news, Tennessee news.

A Tennessee teen collapsed and died Tuesday while jogging in the neighborhood, the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office.

15-year-old Tristen Franklin, Sycamore High School student, and cross-country runner, collapsed and died while on his normal route.

The Cheatham County School District issued a statement mourning the tragic passing.

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  • “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the student’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the statement read.

    “The impact of such a loss is immeasurable.”

    An official cause of death is pending but temperatures surpassed 100 degrees in the area Tuesday.