Matt Maxey

Matthew Maxey

Matt is the guy who is always ready to share a story with you.

With a passion for new experiences, taking the back roads, and seeing everything possible, Matt serves as Visit Franklin's Senior Director of Public Relations connecting the many unique stories in the Franklin community with great journalists and storytellers worldwide. When not pitching a story idea to travel writers, you’ll likely find him working as a photographer on the sidelines of college and professional sports events across the Southeast.

VISITOR CENTER IN DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY FOR RENOVATION

February 29, 2024

FRANKLIN, Tennessee –  The visitor center in downtown Franklin is set to be renovated to accommodate the needs of both visitors and locals beginning in March and will reopen later…

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VISIT FRANKLIN SEEKS INPUT FROM ALL WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMUNITIES VIA SURVEY

February 5, 2024

FRANKLIN, Tennessee –  Visit Franklin is currently undergoing a study to understand each unique community across Williamson County’s distinctive assets and the residents’ perspective of the community they call home.…

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VISIT FRANKLIN UNVEILS 2024 VACATION GUIDE MAGAZINE

January 11, 2024

FRANKLIN, Tennessee –  Visit Franklin has unveiled its official 2024 vacation guide magazine. The free guide serves as the area’s primary tourism advertising and promotional piece and highlights each of…

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VISIT FRANKLIN TO LAUNCH HOLIDAY TROT ADVENTURE PASS

November 13, 2023

FRANKLIN, Tennessee –  This holiday season, locals and visitors alike can find a plethora of festive experiences and events across Williamson County, and Visit Franklin is launching a Holiday Trot…

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VISITOR SPENDING IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY GENERATED $1.19 BILLION IN 2022

September 14, 2023

FRANKLIN, Tennessee –  Visitor spending in Williamson County set a new record in 2022 by generating $1.195 billion in direct visitor spending, according to newly released data compiled by the…

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Ready for a Road Trip? 9 Can’t-Miss Stops between Memphis & Franklin

September 8, 2023

As a born-and-raised Middle Tennessee guy, Franklin will always have the majority of my heart, but I spent my youth making the road trip to Memphis to visit family and…

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VISIT FRANKLIN CELEBRATES NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK 

May 4, 2023

FRANKLIN, Tennessee –  The Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau, known publicly as Visit Franklin, is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week by showcasing the positive impact of tourism across…

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DAVID EDWARDS NAMED VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION AT VISIT FRANKLIN

December 14, 2022

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau, known publicly as Visit Franklin, has added David A. Edwards to its staff in the newly expanded role of Vice…

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VINTAGE TROLLEY HOP-ON, HOP-OFF TOUR DEBUTS IN FRANKLIN

October 12, 2022

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  A new vintage trolley hop-on, hop-off tour that will allow guests to experience Franklin and Leiper’s Fork at their own pace, without a car, has launched from…

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FIND MUSIC ACROSS FRANKLIN & LEIPER’S FORK AHEAD OF PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

September 8, 2022

FRANKLIN, Tennessee –  Ahead of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, venues across Franklin and Leiper’s Fork will have special live music performances beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 22, at…

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