Press Releases

  • 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 […]

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  • 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
  • LAUREN WARD TO SERVE AS VISIT FRANKLIN INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO

    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 […]

    DETAILS: LAUREN WARD TO SERVE AS VISIT FRANKLIN INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO
  • VISIT FRANKLIN PRESIDENT & CEO ELLIE WESTMAN CHIN STEPPING DOWN

    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 […]

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