White County Officials Want To Highlight Outdoor Tourism
White County set to take the next step in leveraging its natural assets and state partnerships to develop a strategic tourism plan focused on highlighting outdoor attractions. Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Executive Director Brent Young said the county is working with the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development. Young said the collaboration includes […]
Fuel Costs Expected To Boost Upper Cumberland Tourism
High fuel costs are expected to drive a significant surge in regional tourism as travelers look for affordable vacation options within the Upper Cumberland. UC Tourism Association Executive Director Billie Davis said the region serves as a primary drive market for visitors coming from Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Davis said the abundance of state parks […]
Jackson County Chamber’s New Executive Director Targeting Tourism
The Jackson County Chamber’s new Executive Director said her work has already started. Hope Vargas said she’s meeting with other Tennessee counties to see what can be replicated to boost tourism. Vargas said she is talking with a kayak group in Rhea County to see what can be done to improve outdoor recreation. “Hopefully see […]
Cookeville Survey For 10-Year Recreation Master Plan
Cookeville is asking residents to take a survey about what they want to see for a 10-year recreation master plan. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the community is the best source for what the city is missing and can improve on. Woods said planning without reaching out is not the way to use city […]
Jackson County Outdoor Master Plan Highlights River Possibilities
The river could be the spine of Jackson County’s recreational opportunities. That’s according to planner Kevin Gunther who led a public meeting Tuesday night on Jackson County’s master parks and recreation plan. Gunther said the river could provide recreational opportunities that draw tourists to Jackson County. “Now you can think about the kind of different […]
