Press Releases

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  A record 1.81 million visitors were welcomed to Williamson County in 2019, a 5.3% increase from the 1.72 million visitors in 2018. That marks the fifth consecutive […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  The visitor center in downtown Franklin will serve as a drop off location for non-perishable food items and reusable bags that will go to those affected by […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Visit Franklin has expanded its sales department with the addition of Brock Hurtle as Sales Manager. Hurtle will work within the Visit Franklin sales team in their […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin has added Jenna Townsend to its sales department staff in the role of Sales & Service Coordinator. Townsend will manage and coordinate meetings and event […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Visitor spending in Williamson County grew to an all-time high of $479.58 million in 2018, a 6 percent increase over the record-setting growth of 2017. Travelers to […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Visit Franklin is again participating in the Event Service Professionals Association’s National Celebrate Service Week, by honoring Williamson County’s service professionals that help make it one of Tennessee’s most visited destinations. In addition to special events throughout the week, Visit Franklin awarded its annual Best in Service Award to Layla Smart, the…

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 Director of Public Relations. Ward will continue leading the marketing and communications efforts of Visit Franklin, in addition to overseeing the overall strategy and management…

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 […]

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 […]

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 manager, while Scott will serve as Visitor Services Manager where she will oversee the visitor center located in downtown Franklin and coordinate special events like…

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 Street in downtown Franklin. Come with your dog to meet other pups or stop by solo to visit the puppy kissing booth and meet several…

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 called Harlinsdale Farm home. Now, visitors and residents alike will see many more horses around downtown, assuming they can figure out a few clues along…