Press Releases

  • VISIT FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF ADDITIONS & PROMOTIONS

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Visit Franklin has added three new staff members and promoted three other team members. Joining the staff are Felecia West as Director of Visitor Experience & Retail, […]

    DETAILS: VISIT FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF ADDITIONS & PROMOTIONS
  • VISIT FRANKLIN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM OPENS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  The Visit Franklin Ambassador Program will return in 2022 with three dates for in-person attendance open to the general public. Each class will take place the second […]

    DETAILS: VISIT FRANKLIN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM OPENS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
  • VISIT FRANKLIN UNVEILS 2022 VACATION GUIDE MAGAZINE

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin unveiled its official 2022 vacation guide with the addition of a new magazine format this year and a cover featuring the “March to Freedom” statue […]

    DETAILS: VISIT FRANKLIN UNVEILS 2022 VACATION GUIDE MAGAZINE
  • VISITOR SPENDING DIPS TO $775 MILLION IN 2020

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visitor spending generated $775.97 million in direct economic impact to Williamson County during 2020. According to newly-released economic impact data from U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics, […]

    DETAILS: VISITOR SPENDING DIPS TO $775 MILLION IN 2020
  • MAUREEN HALEY THORNTON NAMED VISIT FRANKLIN PRESIDENT & CEO

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Maureen Haley Thornton has been named President & CEO of Visit Franklin, the convention and visitors bureau for Williamson County, Tennessee. Thornton, who most recently served as […]

    DETAILS: MAUREEN HALEY THORNTON NAMED VISIT FRANKLIN PRESIDENT & CEO
  • NEW PASSPORTS PROVIDE A FUN WAY TO EXPLORE FRANKLIN THIS SUMMER

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  A brand new Craft Coffee Trail from Visit Franklin highlights a collection of digital passports available for free that allow visitors and locals alike to explore Franklin […]

    DETAILS: NEW PASSPORTS PROVIDE A FUN WAY TO EXPLORE FRANKLIN THIS SUMMER