Located a short drive from downtown Nashville, Franklin is known for its Southern hospitality mixed with sophistication making it the perfect place for your meeting! With an ideal location, beautiful meeting facilities, unique event venues, and amazing local attractions, you can create a truly memorable event your attendees won’t soon forget. Read on to discover the top reasons why you should consider Franklin for your group’s next meeting!
10 Reasons To Host Your Meeting in Franklin
Franklin, Tennessee: The Perfect Location
Franklin, conveniently located within 600 miles of 80 percent of the United States population, sits just 17 miles south of downtown Nashville. Franklin is easily accessible via Interstate 65 and State Route 840. Nashville International Airport is only 29 miles north of Franklin, offering nonstop air service to more than 65 markets, with 460 daily flights. Attendees from all over the U.S. should have an easy trip into our charming town.
Budget-friendly Event Options
Unlike to hotel and venue rental costs in larger cities, Franklin offers more budget-friendly options for your hotel and meetings accommodations. Our team of sales professionals can help you find the perfect venue and amenities that fit your budget while creating an incredible event experience.
Featured Meeting Venues
Meeting Facilities That Wow
In Franklin, you’ll find a variety of beautiful meeting spaces with modern amenities, new hotels, and venues you can’t find anywhere else. With 45+ hotels and over 6,00 sleeping rooms, Franklin can host meetings of all sizes!
Unique Off-site Venues
Whether you’re looking to host a meeting with a full-day agenda, an evening reception, or a lunchtime event, you’ll find a variety of unique and accommodating off-site venues to please the crowd. From picturesque Arrington Vineyards to the historic Franklin Theatre, we offer beautiful spaces steeped in history and charm.
Our experienced CVB Services staff will work alongside our local suppliers and hospitality professionals to assist you in making your meeting exceptional.Â
Favorite Off-Site Activities
Site Inspection
Our CVB Services staff will assist you with an itinerary and accompany you to hotel and venue site visits to ensure your event goes off without a hitch!
Event & Off-site Selection Support
We will provide you with recommendations and send leads to Visit Franklin partners providing group-related services including Destination Management Companies (DMCs), transportation companies, entertainment, private dining and catering, and audio/visual providers. We also offer exhibitor programs, including familiarization trips, education, and planning assistance with sites.
On-site Services
Our staff will also schedule Visitor Information Specialists to assist guests during peak registration periods; providing hospitality support including maps, brochures, general city information, and dining recommendations. We also offer free bus parking in front of our downtown Visitor Center, and will assist with other bus parking accommodations.
Community Support
Our team will collaborate with local partners on your behalf, including the Downtown Franklin Association, The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, and local city offices to assist with required permits and reservations and welcome letters or proclamations of support from elected officials.
Marketing Tools & Attendance Promotion
We are excited to welcome your attendees when they arrive and will work to ensure they become familiar with all of the great things there are to do and see while they are here! We can provide Visitor Guides and customized dining and point of interest maps to attendees, along with other special request items. We will also assist you in marketing your event to attendees by providing Franklin images and videos, along with customized microsites for your group on the Visit Franklin website.
Unforgettable Attractions
From shopping and dining together on our historic Main Street to exploring Franklin’s Civil War house museums or our Masters & Makers Trail, your group will be entertained from the moment they step foot in our town. Our team will help create the perfect itinerary tailored to your group’s interests!
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