McMinnville Tourism Contract Expected To Triple Advertising
The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a new tourism marketing contract to expand the city’s advertising reach through state partnerships and grant funding. Tourism and Marketing Director Jordan Pupols said the agreement allows the city to more than triple its advertising investment through the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development cooperative program. Pupols said […]
McMinnville Asking For Public Input On Trail Improvements
The City of McMinnville inviting residents to attend an in-person public session on Thursday to share feedback on potential improvements to the Bigbee River Trail. Tourism Director Jordan Pupols said the city is hosting two public input sessions as part of the application process for a grant from the Recreational Trails Program. Pupols said if […]
Alice In Winterland Festival Boosts Post-Holiday Economy
A new month-long immersive experience in McMinnville aims to drive foot traffic to local shops and restaurants during the typically slow post-holiday season. Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Pupols organized “Alice in Winterland: The Heart of WinterQuest” to encourage February spending. The festival features a storybook trail, themed decorations, and specialty items at businesses throughout […]
McMinnville Seeks Input On Improvements For Farmers Market Alley
McMinnville officials are seeking public input as the city applies for a state grant to improve the alleyway connecting Main Street to the Farmers Market and update aging infrastructure in the area. The proposed project focuses on the Farmers Market Walkway, a key pedestrian connection between public parking, Main Street businesses, and the Farmers Market, […]
McMinnville Needs Community Help To Bring Concerts
McMinnville hopes to bring the Levitt AMP Concert Series to town, but they need community support to make it happen. Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Puplols said the three-year concert series hinges entirely on online feedback. The city was approved for the grant needed for the concerts, but Pupols the funds will not be dispersed […]
McMinnville Promoting Tourism Using Digital Marketing
The city of McMinnville is spending an estimated $189,000 to use digital marketing to promote tourism in McMinnville. McMinnville Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Pupols said the digital marketing will consist of advertising tourist attractions on social media apps, Google Ads, YouTube, and TikTok. “We’ve never done digital marketing in the past,” Pupols said. “It’s […]
Warren County Sees Increase In Tourism, Visitor Spending
Tourism in Warren County increased with direct visitor spending up some 6.6 percent between 2023 and 2024. McMinnville Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Pupols said this spending helps boost the economy, support small business, and generate tax revenue. “[Tourism] was able to fund in full 131 jobs within the community,” Pupols said. “Which when you […]
McMinnville Hosting Two Free Virtual Business Workshops
The City of McMinnville hosting two free virtual workshops to help business owners strengthen their online presence with the new Google Merchant tool. McMinnville Tourism and Marketing Manager Jordan Pupols said a business’s Google listing is often the first impression it gives people. Pupols said the two workshop sessions will help businesses new and old […]
