A firework thrown onto the field during a high school football game in Franklin, Tennessee injured a person on the sideline Thursday night, and two minors now face arrest in connection with the incident. The injured individual required medical treatment, and the two minors accused of throwing the firework were taken into custody and transported to Juvenile Services.
According to the WSMV, the two minors were arrested Thursday after an individual was injured by a firework, per the Williamson County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said the pair are accused of throwing the firework onto the football field during the fourth quarter of the Brentwood versus Franklin game, which was being played at Franklin High School.
Sideline Injury Prompts Medical Treatment
The firework struck a person positioned on the sideline, and that individual did require medical treatment, the sheriff's office said. The station's report does not specify the nature or severity of the injuries, nor does it identify the person who was hurt.
After the incident unfolded in front of players, coaches, and fans at the game, the two minors accused of throwing the fireworks were arrested and taken to Juvenile Services, per the same account. No further details on their identities or any charges filed against them have been made available.
A Broader Pattern of Fireworks Injuries
The episode in Franklin adds to a wider pattern of fireworks-related harm tracked nationally. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 15 reported fireworks-related deaths in 2025, most tied to misuse or device misfires and malfunctions, with an estimated 13,000 people injured by fireworks that year nationwide.
It remains unclear whether the firework at Thursday's game was ignited intentionally to target someone or what led to it being thrown onto the field. No statement from the school, the football program, or game officials has been made public regarding the incident.
