Press Releases

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – In 2019 visitor spending in Williamson County grew to a new all-time high of $497.20 million, a 3.67% increase over the record-setting growth of 2018 and marks the tenth consecutive year of record growth. Travelers to Williamson County in 2019 spent $1.36 million per day. In a…

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Annually, the Event Service Professionals Association celebrates and honors those in the event industry through National Celebrate Service Week. This year, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Franklin strayed from the traditional honors to local event planners and hotels. Instead, the organization decided to show its gratitude…

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  The Masters & Makers Trail that links Williamson County’s breweries, distilleries, and winery has expanded with the addition of Franklin-based Curio Brewing Company. Located just outside of downtown Franklin, Curio Brewing Co. is the creation of David Morris and Alex Wigton and combines their love of brewing…

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Visit Franklin partners with the City of Franklin and multiple organizations in Williamson County to strongly recommend both local citizens and visitors alike wear a mask when […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Visitors to Williamson County seeking to learn, and taste, some of the county’s deep whiskey history can now experience two of the area’s distilleries and have dinner […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Sixteen Franklin area hotels have announced discounted rates for Tennessee residents looking for a staycation, and 12 area hotels have discount packages available for residents of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Mississippi. All area hotel discount packages can be accessed through VisitFranklin.com and include hotels actively adhering to…