Matthew Maxey
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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VISIT FRANKLIN PRESIDENT & CEO ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN STEPPING DOWN
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – President & CEO Ellie Westman Chin is stepping down from the Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Franklin) to become the new President & CEO of…
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VISITOR SPENDING IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY NEARS $500 MILLION IN 2019
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – In 2019 visitor spending in Williamson County grew to a new all-time high of $497.20 million, a 3.67% increase over the record-setting growth of 2018 and marks…
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VISIT FRANKLIN HONORS LOCAL HEROES FOR ESPA GRATITUDE WEEK
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Annually, the Event Service Professionals Association celebrates and honors those in the event industry through National Celebrate Service Week. This year, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Visit…
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