Press Releases

  • A black circular logo with white text reading 'Masters & Makers' and wheat sheaf designs in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    MASTERS & MAKERS TRAIL EXPANDS WITH NEW EXPERIENCES

    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…

    DETAILS: MASTERS & MAKERS TRAIL EXPANDS WITH NEW EXPERIENCES
  • Blue poster encouraging mask-wearing to protect oneself and loved ones in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    CITY LEADERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND ESSENTIAL WORKERS ENCOURAGE ALL TO WEAR MASKS

    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 […]

    DETAILS: CITY LEADERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND ESSENTIAL WORKERS ENCOURAGE ALL TO WEAR MASKS
  • Three people are gathered around a wooden table in a cozy, rustic cabin setting in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    VISIT FRANKLIN & GRAY LINE LAUNCH DINNER & DISTILLERIES TOUR

    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 […]

    DETAILS: VISIT FRANKLIN & GRAY LINE LAUNCH DINNER & DISTILLERIES TOUR
  • A modern hotel building with a curved facade and large windows, surrounded by a parking lot in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    FRANKLIN AREA HOTELS OFFER DISCOUNTS TO TENNESSEE & NEIGHBORING STATE RESIDENTS

    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…

    DETAILS: FRANKLIN AREA HOTELS OFFER DISCOUNTS TO TENNESSEE & NEIGHBORING STATE RESIDENTS
  • A family of three poses for a photo in front of a floral welcome sign in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    WILLIAMSON COUNTY WELCOMED 1.81 MILLION VISITORS IN 2019

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  A record 1.81 million visitors were welcomed to Williamson County in 2019, a 5.3% increase from the 1.72 million visitors in 2018. That marks the fifth consecutive year that the county has outpaced the national average for tourism growth, which in 2019 was 1.7% according to the…

    DETAILS: WILLIAMSON COUNTY WELCOMED 1.81 MILLION VISITORS IN 2019
  • A stylized American flag composed of black utensils on a white background in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    VISITOR CENTER TO SERVE AS DROP OFF POINT FOR TORNADO RELIEF ITEMS

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  The visitor center in downtown Franklin will serve as a drop off location for non-perishable food items and reusable bags that will go to those affected by […]

    DETAILS: VISITOR CENTER TO SERVE AS DROP OFF POINT FOR TORNADO RELIEF ITEMS