Press Releases

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  The Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Franklin) board of directors personnel committee has named current Vice President of Marketing & Communications Lauren Ward as Interim […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  President & CEO Ellie Westman Chin is stepping down from the Williamson County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Franklin) to become the new President & CEO of Destination Madison, the convention & visitors bureau in Madison, Wisconsin.  “We thank Ellie for the incredible leadership and vision she…

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 […]