Press Releases

  • 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…

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  • 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, […]

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  • A smiling woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a blue top and a silver necklace in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    Lauren Ward Joins Visit Franklin as Marketing & Communications Director

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – The Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau has added Lauren Ward to its staff as Director of Marketing & Communications. Ward will lead the WCCVB’s marketing team […]

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  • A smiling person with a shaved head wearing a yellow sweater and blue and white striped shirt collar in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    Visit Franklin’s Jamie Cox Named one of 30 Future Leaders of Destination Marketing

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – Jamie Cox, Marketing Coordinator for the Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has been selected as an honoree in the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) “30 Under […]

    DETAILS: Visit Franklin’s Jamie Cox Named one of 30 Future Leaders of Destination Marketing
  • A scenic vineyard with picnic tables and a logo overlay reading 'Masters & Makers' in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    VISIT FRANKLIN INTRODUCES NEW “MASTERS & MAKERS TRAIL”

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – The Masters & Makers Trail traverses the scenic landscape throughout Williamson County, Tennessee, connecting craft distilleries, local breweries, and an award-winning vineyard to highlight an exceptional tasting experience found just south of Nashville. A partnership between the Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) and the five trail…

    DETAILS: VISIT FRANKLIN INTRODUCES NEW “MASTERS & MAKERS TRAIL”
  • A modern brick building with a central courtyard and a circular driveway in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    HOSPITALITY & TOURISM CAREER SUMMIT SET FOR APRIL 1

    FRANKLIN, Tenn.  – A half-day summit for those curious about a career in hospitality and tourism will take place at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 1, on Columbia State Community College’s […]

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