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.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY VISITOR SPENDING TOPS $452 MILLION IN 2017
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visitor spending in Williamson County grew to an all-time high of $452.59 million in 2017, a 5.9 percent increase over 2016’s then record-setting visitor expenditures. Williamson County…
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VISIT FRANKLIN PRESIDENT & CEO NAMED GNHA WOMEN IN TOURISM & HOSPITALITY WOMAN OF THE YEAR
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Ellie Westman Chin, President & CEO of Visit Franklin, has been named the ‘Women in Tourism & Hospitality Leader of the Year’ by the Greater Nashville Hospitality…
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VISIT FRANKLIN GIVES BACK FOR ESPA CELEBRATE SERVICE WEEK
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin will participate in the Event Service Professionals Association’s (ESPA) National Celebrate Service Week, July 30 – August 3, with five days of giving back and…
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY WELCOMED RECORD 1.5 MILLION VISITORS IN 2017
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – A record 1.51 million visitors were welcomed to Williamson County in 2017, a 6 percent increase from 2016’s then record-breaking mark of 1.43 million visitors. This marks…
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THADDAEUS RHOADES JOINS VISIT FRANKLIN AS VISITOR SERVICES MANAGER
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin has added Thaddaeus Rhoades to its staff as Visitor Services Manager. Rhoades, a Franklin native, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Visitor Center located…
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FRANK FRANKLIN JOINS VISIT FRANKLIN TO TALK FRANKLY ABOUT FAQS
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – As the height of summer travel season approaches natural questions arise from visitors, and a new video series from Visit Franklin aims to answer them as “frankly”…
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4 Stunning Spots to see Franklin in Full Bloom
“It’s just so green here!” I hear this so often from visitors to Franklin that it makes me realize how much I take for granted the scenery here. Being a…
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Change Your Life With the 7 Best Biscuits in Franklin
Biscuits. There are few things in life I like more than a good biscuit. I mean, how can you not love a fresh batch of light, fluffy, yet still just…
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PUP MEETUP PLANNED AT VISITOR CENTER IN DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Ward off any potential Friday the 13th bad luck by visiting the Pup Meetup from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday, April 13 at the Visitor Center…
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WEISINGER PROMOTED TO VISIT FRANKLIN DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Megan Weisinger has been promoted to Director of Business Development at the Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Weisinger will continue working with current and developing new…
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