Spencer Receives $26K Tourism Grant For Park Additions
The City of Spencer has received a $26,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development to make additions to the city park. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the city will use the grant to install LED lighting along the walking trail and build a new rustic stage. Farmer said the city hopes the improvements […]
Spencer Hires Lipps As New Economic Development Coordinator
The town of Spencer has hired Amanda Lipps as the city’s new Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator. Spencer created the position a few months ago to further tap into the tourism industry. Lipps said she took the job to try and better the city she loves. “My vision is really to see Spencer grow while […]
Spencer Receives Grants For UT Extension, Downtown Improvements
Spencer aldermen accepted two grants during their Thursday meeting, including a Three Star grant designed to revitalize the Spencer downtown. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the community will create a strategic plan to improve tourism, marketing, and the small business development of Spencer’s downtown. “I wasn’t expected to get awarded that because I just really […]
Spencer Talks About Focusing On Tourism Follow Governors Conference
Spencer Alderman discussed increasing their focus on tourism Thursday night following Governor Bill Lee’s recent Conference on Tourism and Hospitality. Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer said the governor recognized Van Buren County’s increase in tourism. Farmer said the county ranks 44th out of 95 counties in the state for tourism, and number four in the Upper […]
