You’ve heard some of the buzz about hosting meetings in Franklin, Tennessee, by now, right? Franklin offers a refreshing take on meetings, a short drive from downtown Nashville and offering up Southern hospitality mixed with sophistication. With an ideal location, beautiful meeting facilities, and unique event venues, you can create a meeting your attendees won’t soon forget. Read on to discover the top reasons why you should consider Franklin for your group’s next meeting.
Location, Location, Location
Franklin, conveniently located within 600 miles of 80 percent of the United States population, sits just 17 miles south of downtown Nashville. Franklin is easily accessible via Interstate 65 and State Route 840. Nashville International Airport is only 25 miles north of Franklin, offering nonstop air service to more than 88 nonstop markets, with over 390 flights daily from 18 airlines. Attendees from all over the U.S. should have an easy trip into our charming town.
Easy on the Budget
Unlike hotel and venue rental costs in larger cities, Franklin offers more budget-friendly options for your hotel and meetings accommodations without compromising the experience.
FUN
From shopping and dining together on our historic Main Street to exploring Franklin’s Civil War house museums or the Masters & Makers Trail, your group will be entertained from the moment they step foot in our town.
Meeting Facilities that Will Wow
From the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Conference Center and Harpeth Hotel to Graystone Quarry, you will find a variety of beautiful meeting spaces with modern amenities. Franklin can host meetings of all sizes with 51 hotels and over 6,285 sleeping rooms.
Unique Off-site Venues
Whether you’re looking to host a meeting with a full-day agenda, an evening reception, or a lunchtime event, you’ll find a variety of unique and accommodating off-site venues to please the crowd. From Arrington Vineyards to the Franklin Theatre, we offer picturesque spaces steeped in history and charm.
Our experienced CVB Services staff will work alongside our local suppliers and hospitality professionals to assist you in making your meeting exceptional. Below are four ways our services staff will ensure your meeting goes off without a hitch. (Oh, and all of these services are complimentary!) Read on to hear more about our services.
Site Inspection
Our team will accompany you to hotel and venue site visits that meet your needs.
Event & Off-site Selection Support
We will provide you with local recommendations and send leads to Visit Franklin partners providing group-related services, including event rentals, transportation, entertainment, private dining and catering, and audio/visual providers.
On-site Services
Visit Franklin offers complimentary services and hospitality support for our meeting planners, including promotional brochures and materials, general city information, dining recommendations, and more. We also provide free bus parking in front of our downtown Visitor Center to provide your group with a warm welcome.
Community Support and Hotel Sourcing
Our services team will help you connect with our local vendors and partners to make your event a success. We are here to assist you with on-site visits and collaborate with local partners, including sending RFPs and booking hotel contracts.
Marketing Tools and Attendance Promotion
We are excited to welcome your attendees when they arrive at our Visitor Center and will ensure they become familiar with all of the great things to do and see while they are here! We can provide Visitor Guides, customized dining options, and point of interest maps to attendees, along with other special request items. We will also assist you in marketing your event to attendees by providing Franklin images and videos, along with a microsite to share with your group on the Visit Franklin website.
We hope you’ll consider hosting your next meeting in Franklin, Tennessee. We can’t wait to welcome you! Please reach out to us with any questions or complimentary services.
