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.
7 Surprising Stops Between Memphis and Franklin
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 ANNOUNCES VICE PRESIDENT & STAFF PROMOTIONS
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Lauren Ward has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Visit Franklin, while Nate Gaw was named Senior Sales Manager and Matthew Maxey, Associate…
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JOHANSEN & WANAMAKER JOIN VISIT FRANKLIN STAFF
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin has added Brendan Johansen and Courtney Wanamaker to its staff. Johansen joins Visit Franklin as Director of Sales, leading all sales activities and the sales…
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY SEES RECORD 1.72 MILLION VISITORS IN 2018
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – A record 1.72 million visitors were welcomed to Williamson County in 2018, a 13.6 percent increase from the 1.51 million visitors in 2017. This indicates an increase…
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VISIT FRANKLIN ADDS MOHRMANN AND SCOTT TO STAFF
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin has added Dane Mohrmann and Shannon Scott to its staff. Mohrmann joins Visit Franklin as Creative Services Manager, serving as the in-house designer and brand…
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PUP MEETUP RETURNS TO VISITOR CENTER IN DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The popular Pup Meetup benefiting the Williamson County Animal Center will return 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, April 12 to the Visitor Center at 400 Main…
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MIDNIGHT SUN SCAVENGER HUNT DEBUTS IN FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Horses and equine culture have long been part of Franklin, Tennessee’s soul. No horse more so than Midnight Sun, the famed Tennessee Walking Horse Grand Champion that…
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CASSIDY MEADOR JOINS VISIT FRANKLIN AS SALES & SERVICE COORDINATOR
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin has added Cassidy Meador to its sales department staff in the role of Sales & Service Coordinator. Meador will manage and coordinate meeting and event…
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How to Find The Best Whiskey in Franklin
While some consider a glass of whiskey or whiskey-based cocktails appropriate all year round [raises hand], others like to wait until the leaves start turning and the weather gets a…
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VISIT FRANKLIN INTRODUCES NEW CREATIVE BRANDING
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin is introducing new creative branding that freshens up the look of the vibrant destination with whimsical imagery and partners it with storytelling reminiscent of a…
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