Premartial Preparation Course
This is a stand-alone course that is 4 hours in length and offered by Reverends Philip and Rachelle Franklin on Saturdays. Please see the Courses page for available dates and times as registration is required.
With divorce rates remaining very high in this country, this course is highly recommended to all couples seeking a rewarding, life-long partnership. This course is recommended by the state of Tennessee and provides the couple with a $60.00 discount off of marital licensure fees through the state of Tennessee. This course is designed to prepare the couple for "what to expect"
during marriage and provide the couple with skills for the future as they journey forward as partners. As the couple continues to grow, resources on relationship skill-building can be obtained by linking to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Franklin-Clergy-Services/316039831826792?ref=hl or by linking to Reverend Rachelle Franklin's articles and resources at https://www.facebook.com/rachellefranklinmarriageadvice?ref=hl
We welcome all to attend (including couples who are already married) who are
interested in information about maintaining a marriage. Marriage is difficult for everyone.
We would like the chance to share with you the techniques and research that have helped us to develop a deeper friendship the we believe will last us the rest of our lives.
This course is now offered FREE of cost to all couples in the community.
With divorce rates remaining very high in this country, this course is highly recommended to all couples seeking a rewarding, life-long partnership. This course is recommended by the state of Tennessee and provides the couple with a $60.00 discount off of marital licensure fees through the state of Tennessee. This course is designed to prepare the couple for "what to expect"
during marriage and provide the couple with skills for the future as they journey forward as partners. As the couple continues to grow, resources on relationship skill-building can be obtained by linking to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Franklin-Clergy-Services/316039831826792?ref=hl or by linking to Reverend Rachelle Franklin's articles and resources at https://www.facebook.com/rachellefranklinmarriageadvice?ref=hl
We welcome all to attend (including couples who are already married) who are
interested in information about maintaining a marriage. Marriage is difficult for everyone.
We would like the chance to share with you the techniques and research that have helped us to develop a deeper friendship the we believe will last us the rest of our lives.
This course is now offered FREE of cost to all couples in the community.
Tennessee Premarital Preparation Course Laws
Under T.C.A. § 36-6-413, there is imposed an additional fee of $62.50 on the issuance of marriage licenses. This $62.50 fee is in addition to all of the fees county clerks charge for issuance of a marriage license. (Basics of Marriage in Tennessee, April 2006, p.9).
Applicants are exempt from payment of $60.00 of the fee IF:
(1) They have completed a four-hour premarital preparation course and provide the county clerk with a valid and timely certificate of completion; OR (2) They obtain their marriage license in a county having a municipality defined as a premier type tourist resort pursuant to T.C.A. § 67-6-103(a)(3)(B)2 and both applicants provide the county clerk with an affidavit of non-residency or valid driver license establishing that they are not Tennessee residents. Applicants must pay the $2.50 fee regardless of whether they are exempt from payment of the $60.00 fee. This fee is retained by the county clerk as part of the fees of the office. To qualify for the exemption by attending a premarital preparation course, both applicants must submit a Certificate of Completion showing that they have attended a course, together or separately, within one year of the date of the application for the marriage license. The course must have been at least four hours in length. (Basics of Marriage in Tennessee, April 2006, p.10).
Pastoral Guidance Couple's Sessions
This course is beneficial to anyone seeking premarital guidance and can be combined with individualized pastoral guidance sessions to aid the couple in strengthening their union prior to and after marrying. If you are interested, please submit your inquiries through our contact page and prices and services could be discussed to meet the individualized needs of each couple. These are non-professional guidance session offered by members of the clergy.
Applicants are exempt from payment of $60.00 of the fee IF:
(1) They have completed a four-hour premarital preparation course and provide the county clerk with a valid and timely certificate of completion; OR (2) They obtain their marriage license in a county having a municipality defined as a premier type tourist resort pursuant to T.C.A. § 67-6-103(a)(3)(B)2 and both applicants provide the county clerk with an affidavit of non-residency or valid driver license establishing that they are not Tennessee residents. Applicants must pay the $2.50 fee regardless of whether they are exempt from payment of the $60.00 fee. This fee is retained by the county clerk as part of the fees of the office. To qualify for the exemption by attending a premarital preparation course, both applicants must submit a Certificate of Completion showing that they have attended a course, together or separately, within one year of the date of the application for the marriage license. The course must have been at least four hours in length. (Basics of Marriage in Tennessee, April 2006, p.10).
Pastoral Guidance Couple's Sessions
This course is beneficial to anyone seeking premarital guidance and can be combined with individualized pastoral guidance sessions to aid the couple in strengthening their union prior to and after marrying. If you are interested, please submit your inquiries through our contact page and prices and services could be discussed to meet the individualized needs of each couple. These are non-professional guidance session offered by members of the clergy.