Press Releases

  • Aerial view of a large outdoor music festival with crowds, stages, and food trucks in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    MUSIC LOVERS MAKING THE PILGRIMAGE TO FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Calling all music lovers, there’s a new festival happening in Franklin, Tennessee September 26 & 27, 2015. It’s not just any festival. It’s the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, a two-day experience with an incredible lineup of more than 30 musicians led by legendary artists Willie Nelson,…

    DETAILS: MUSIC LOVERS MAKING THE PILGRIMAGE TO FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE
  • A couple walks hand-in-hand down a quaint, tree-lined street at sunset in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    VISITORS COMING TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY IN RECORD NUMBERS

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Williamson County achieved another record year of growth in visitor spending for travel and tourism, Tennessee’s second largest industry. That means more dollars spent at local attractions, […]

    DETAILS: VISITORS COMING TO WILLIAMSON COUNTY IN RECORD NUMBERS
  • A plate with a pancake, pulled pork sandwich, and sweet potato fries in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    PUCKETT’S GRO. & RESTAURANT TO BE HONORED BY BBQ CRITIC IN NEW BOOK

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Puckett’s Gro. & Restaurant in downtown Franklin, Tenn., has been named one of the best barbecue restaurants in the country, according to a new book released last […]

    DETAILS: PUCKETT’S GRO. & RESTAURANT TO BE HONORED BY BBQ CRITIC IN NEW BOOK
  • A stylized poster for the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival with musical instruments and people in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL 2015 LINEUP

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is thrilled to announce the first wave of artists for their inaugural line-up taking place at The Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin, TN on September 26 and 27, 2015. Early Bird passes and VIP packages are available beginning today. The festival is…

    DETAILS: PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL 2015 LINEUP
  • A bustling outdoor market with white tents, people shopping, and trees lining the street in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    MAIN STREET FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN; XFINITY AS TITLE SPONSOR

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County is pleased to announce the return of Main Street Festival, scheduled for April 25-26 in Historic Downtown Franklin. With Xfinity as the annual event’s title sponsor, organizers say spring’s premier celebration will be bigger and better this year — and…

    DETAILS: MAIN STREET FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN; XFINITY AS TITLE SPONSOR
  • A woman in a pink shirt examines items at an outdoor flea market with various vendors and goods in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN’S CITY FARMHOUSE ANNOUNCES SUMMER POP-UP FAIR

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – For the last two years, the City Farmhouse Pop-up Fair has drawn visitors from around the globe to the tiny village of Leiper’s Fork, Tenn., to score antique and vintage goods from dozens of curated vendors.  Earlier this month, Kim and David Leggett-owners of the popular downtown…

    DETAILS: DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN’S CITY FARMHOUSE ANNOUNCES SUMMER POP-UP FAIR