Press Releases

  • A man with a goatee smiles in a blue suit on a city street in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    DAVID EDWARDS NAMED VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION AT VISIT FRANKLIN

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Williamson County Convention and Visitors Bureau, known publicly as Visit Franklin, has added David A. Edwards to its staff in the newly expanded role of Vice President of Finance and Administration. Edwards will oversee and manage all aspects of the convention and visitor bureau’s accounting and…

    DETAILS: DAVID EDWARDS NAMED VP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION AT VISIT FRANKLIN
  • A blue tour bus with 'The New Franklin Hop Tour' advertisement drives down a city street in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    VINTAGE TROLLEY HOP-ON, HOP-OFF TOUR DEBUTS IN FRANKLIN

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  A new vintage trolley hop-on, hop-off tour that will allow guests to experience Franklin and Leiper’s Fork at their own pace, without a car, has launched from Gray Line Tennessee. The Franklin Hop will take guests on an entertaining 90-minute loop, with expert guides pointing out over…

    DETAILS: VINTAGE TROLLEY HOP-ON, HOP-OFF TOUR DEBUTS IN FRANKLIN
  • A musician plays a worn, vintage electric guitar with a distinctive red pickguard in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    FIND MUSIC ACROSS FRANKLIN & LEIPER’S FORK AHEAD OF PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

    FRANKLIN, Tennessee –  Ahead of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, venues across Franklin and Leiper’s Fork will have special live music performances beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 22, at The Harpeth Hotel and running through Friday night. Locals and visitors alike can extend the festival weekend even longer by…

    DETAILS: FIND MUSIC ACROSS FRANKLIN & LEIPER’S FORK AHEAD OF PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL
  • A family of four, including two girls, walks hand in hand down a brick-paved street lined with parked cars and historic buildings in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    VISITOR SPENDING IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY SURPASSES $1.04 BILLION IN 2021

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visitor spending generated $1.04 billion in direct economic impact to Williamson County during 2021, according to newly-released data from U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. That was […]

    DETAILS: VISITOR SPENDING IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY SURPASSES $1.04 BILLION IN 2021
  • A bustling downtown street with colorful buildings, parked cars, and an American flag banner in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    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, Katie Murdock as Marketing Manager, and Deborah Corey as Administrative Assistant. Stacey Garcia has been promoted to Senior Director of…

    DETAILS: VISIT FRANKLIN ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF ADDITIONS & PROMOTIONS
  • A large yellow sign with red lettering welcomes visitors to Franklin on a weathered metal barn in Williamson County, Tennessee.

    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