Press Releases

  • 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…

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  • 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
  • A musician with tattoos plays an electric guitar, promoting National Americana Month in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    SEPTEMBER TO BE CELEBRATED AS NATIONAL AMERICANA MONTH

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – The month of September will be celebrated annually as National Americana Month, with Franklin, Tennessee, leading the way. The registrar of National Day Calendar selected Visit Franklin’s proposal to declare September as National Americana Month out of over 30,000 submissions for national recognition in 2016. Communities across…

    DETAILS: SEPTEMBER TO BE CELEBRATED AS NATIONAL AMERICANA MONTH
  • A large crowd of people, many wearing cowboy hats and sunglasses, are gathered at an outdoor music festival in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    Sound Diplomacy to host U.S. Music Tourism Convention in Franklin, Tennessee

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Sound Diplomacy, the leading global advisor in increasing the value of music and night culture, will host its inaugural U.S. Music Tourism Convention, September 21-22, in Franklin, […]

    DETAILS: Sound Diplomacy to host U.S. Music Tourism Convention in Franklin, Tennessee