Press Releases
DAVID EDWARDS NAMED VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION AT VISIT FRANKLIN
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…
Read MoreVINTAGE TROLLEY HOP-ON, HOP-OFF TOUR DEBUTS IN FRANKLIN
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…
Read MoreFIND MUSIC ACROSS FRANKLIN & LEIPER’S FORK AHEAD OF PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL
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…
Read MoreVISITOR 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…
Read MoreVISIT 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,…
Read MoreVISIT 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…
Read MoreVISIT 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…
Read MoreVISITOR 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,…
Read MoreMAUREEN 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…
Read MoreNEW 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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