Press Releases

  • A diverse group of people, including men and women of various ages, are gathered outside a building, smiling and holding certificates in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    VISIT FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES 2018 AMBASSADOR PROGRAM DATES

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – The Visit Franklin Ambassador Program will return in 2018 with eight dates, each of which falls on the second Tuesday of the month, April – November. The half-day training program which educates people about the various tourism offerings available to visitors to Williamson County is provided as…

    DETAILS: VISIT FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES 2018 AMBASSADOR PROGRAM DATES
  • Shoppers browse a market stall with various bottles and red bags in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    Franklin & Leiper’s Fork Spotlighted in MSNBC Shop Small Saturday Feature

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – The MSNBC program “Your Business with JJ Ramberg,” the second longest-running program on the network, will spotlight Franklin, Tennessee and several of the locally-owned businesses lining its […]

    DETAILS: Franklin & Leiper’s Fork Spotlighted in MSNBC Shop Small Saturday Feature
  • Man kneading dough on a table in a dimly lit bakery or kitchen in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    Visit Franklin Films Debut with Made To Be Makers Series

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – Today, Visit Franklin launched a new marketing campaign devoid of traditional ads, instead, highlighted entirely with aspirational content focused video. In the inaugural six-episode series titled, Made To Be Makers, the “Makers” who cultivate the creative culture that permeates Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee are spotlighted. The…

    DETAILS: Visit Franklin Films Debut with Made To Be Makers Series
  • American flag reimagined with cutlery replacing stripes and stars in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    Hospitality Community Rallies Support for Hurricane Relief

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – The Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the local hospitality community have partnered with Franklin-based One Generation Away to send aid to hurricane Harvey victims in […]

    DETAILS: Hospitality Community Rallies Support for Hurricane Relief
  • A family enjoys a sunny day at an outdoor festival with tents and balloons in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    Visitor Spending in Williamson County Tops $427 Million

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – A record 1.43 million travelers visited Williamson County in 2016, a 9.4 percent increase compared to the 1.31 visitors in 2015. The economic impact of traveler spending […]

    DETAILS: Visitor Spending in Williamson County Tops $427 Million
  • A smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a blue top stands against a wooden backdrop in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    VISIT FRANKLIN ADDS HAGMAN AS DESTINATION SERVICES MANAGER

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – The Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau has added Alyssa Hagman to its sales department staff in the role of Destination Services Manager. Hagman will manage and coordinate meeting and event services for meeting, event, and sports planners hosting events in Williamson County. Hagman will also serve…

    DETAILS: VISIT FRANKLIN ADDS HAGMAN AS DESTINATION SERVICES MANAGER