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 […]
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 […]
Cumberland Chamber Celebrates 65 Years Of Service
The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 65th anniversary this week while focusing on future economic growth. President and CEO Ethan Hadley said the organization has spent six and a half decades serving as a growing entity for the community. Hadley said the chamber functions as a unifying voice for local businesses to […]
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 […]
Grant Funded Stage Unveiled For Byrdstown Celebration
Byrdstown will unveil a new community stage at the Byrdstown Activities Park during its upcoming Independence Day celebration. Mayor Sam Gibson said the new facility is twice the size of the previous stage and includes dedicated dressing rooms and storage areas for performers. Gibson said the city utilized a state tourism grant to fund the […]
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 […]
High Gas Prices May Increase Dale Hollow Summer Tourism
Byrdstown Officials expecting an increase in local vacation activity and rental bookings this season as high gas prices encourage people to stay closer to home. Mayor Sam Gibson said the community is fortunate to have the lake as a primary resource for visitors from nearby areas like Cookeville and Livingston. Gibson said he anticipates people […]
New Crossville Disc Golf Course Honors Hinch Legacy
Crossville’s new nine-hole disc golf course at Roane State Community College honors the legacy of the Hinch family and their contributions to the community. Crossville/Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce CEO Ethan Hadley said the family helped fund the project. Hadley said the course now open after several years of planning and development. “Well, Rotary and […]
