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 SPENDING IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY SURPASSES $1.04 BILLION IN 2021
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visitor spending generated $1.04 billion in direct economic impact to Williamson County during 2021, according to newly-released data from U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. That was…
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VISIT FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF ADDITIONS & PROMOTIONS
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin has added three new staff members and promoted three other team members. Joining the staff are Felecia West as Director of Visitor Experience & Retail,…
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VISIT FRANKLIN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM OPENS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Visit Franklin Ambassador Program will return in 2022 with three dates for in-person attendance open to the general public. Each class will take place the second…
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The telling of “The Fuller Story” in Franklin
Three pastors and a historian walk into City Hall. That’s not the opening line to a joke; it’s the action that started a movement in Franklin, Tennessee. That movement is…
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VISIT FRANKLIN UNVEILS 2022 VACATION GUIDE MAGAZINE
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin unveiled its official 2022 vacation guide with the addition of a new magazine format this year and a cover featuring the “March to Freedom” statue…
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VISITOR SPENDING DIPS TO $775 MILLION IN 2020
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visitor spending generated $775.97 million in direct economic impact to Williamson County during 2020. According to newly-released economic impact data from U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics,…
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MAUREEN HALEY THORNTON NAMED VISIT FRANKLIN PRESIDENT & CEO
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Maureen Haley Thornton has been named President & CEO of Visit Franklin, the convention and visitors bureau for Williamson County, Tennessee. Thornton, who most recently served as…
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NEW PASSPORTS PROVIDE A FUN WAY TO EXPLORE FRANKLIN THIS SUMMER
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – A brand new Craft Coffee Trail from Visit Franklin highlights a collection of digital passports available for free that allow visitors and locals alike to explore Franklin…
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Where to Grab A Beer in Franklin
There have been new breweries and taprooms opening up across Franklin and all of Williamson County, each bringing a unique vibe with them. This only adds to the incredible beer…
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LAUREN WARD TO SERVE AS VISIT FRANKLIN INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Franklin) board of directors personnel committee has named current Vice President of Marketing & Communications Lauren Ward as Interim…
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