UC Seeing Impact From Record Tennessee Tourism Numbers
Upper Cumberland Tourism officials in the Smokies Tuesday as Governor Bill Lee announced Tennessee visitor spending reached a record-breaking $32 billion. Cookeville-Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director of Tourism Shan Stout said the economic impact has resulted in a tax savings of approximately $569 per household for Putnam County residents. “We have watched […]
New Putnam Expo Center Bid Comes In Under Budget
The low bid for the construction of 67,000-square-foot Expo Center at the new Putnam Fairgrounds came in some $150,000 under budget. Mayor Randy Porter said the county received eight different bids for the project. Porter said that represents a shift from recent years when rising construction costs often forced officials to scramble. “We felt good […]
Cookeville Hosts Softball Tournament, Major Tourism Draw
As the Mojo Moneyball Classic Softball Tournament comes to Cookeville this weekend, the impact on the economy could be the homerun. Tourism Director Shan Stout said sports tourism from big tournaments serve as a economic driver for hotels, restaurants, and local stores. She said the Visitors Bureau will offer each participant a travel guide highlighting […]
UC Regional Airport Responsible For $19.7 Million Impact
The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport is responsible for $19.7 million in direct economic impact to local economies. That is according to a survey commissioned by T-DOT Aeronautics. Airport Manager Dean Selby said this growth has been building for years by cold calling and visiting conventions to put the airport on the radar. “All the jobs […]
