Press Releases

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…

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 […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Visit Franklin has expanded its sales department with the addition of Brock Hurtle as Sales Manager. Hurtle will work within the Visit Franklin sales team in their efforts to recruit meetings, events, and conventions to the county, with a specific focus on the motorcoach and group business…

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Visit Franklin has added Jenna Townsend to its sales department staff in the role of Sales & Service Coordinator. Townsend will manage and coordinate meetings and event […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Visitor spending in Williamson County grew to an all-time high of $479.58 million in 2018, a 6 percent increase over the record-setting growth of 2017. Travelers to […]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. –  Visit Franklin is again participating in the Event Service Professionals Association’s National Celebrate Service Week, by honoring Williamson County’s service professionals that help make it one of Tennessee’s most visited destinations. In addition to special events throughout the week, Visit Franklin awarded its annual Best in Service…