Stalled Livingston Directional Signage Now In Production
Livingston moving forward with a stalled project to install directional signs throughout the downtown area and across the county. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Zach Stephens said the city received grant funding for the project from the Department of Tourist Development a couple of years ago. Stephens said the project had been stalled for some […]
Clay Officials Secure Grant For Extensive Park Renovations
Clay County is launching a $700,000 renovation project at Clay County Park and the local fairgrounds to modernize public facilities and boost regional tourism. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dr. Doug Young said the funding allows the county to address long-standing infrastructure issues. Young said the project follows a master plan for parks […]
Putnam Maintains Two Fairgrounds Sites Amid Transition
Putnam County currently operating two fairground facilities, as transition to the new 160-acre site on Tennessee Avenue continues. County Mayor Randy Porter said maintenance costs for the two sites remain fairly limited. He said growing capital needs at the landlocked site off Jefferson led to the new facility. “We were having issues with the older […]
Crossville Social Media Impressions Reach Tens Of Millions
The Crossville-Cumberland Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a significant surge in tourism engagement as social media impressions for the area have reached tens of millions over the past year. Chamber President Ethan Hadley said the city’s digital presence has grown from thousands of followers to tens of thousands across various social media channels. “We have […]
White Begins Work On Livingston Downtown Plans, Tourism
Morgan White beginning her job to expand tourism in downtown Livingston and across Overton County this week. The Tourism and Main Street Livingston Director said the position was created through a memorandum of understanding between the city, county, Chamber of Commerce, and Main Street. White said her goal is to help Livingston receive the Main […]
DeKalb Clean Up Aims To Boost Local Tourism, Appearances
DeKalb County conducting a countywide cleanup initiative to improve the community’s appearance ahead of the tourism season. DeKalb County Solid Waste Director Chris Chapman said the department is using advertising and community outreach to encourage residents to participate in the effort. Chapman said the county is providing dumpsters in different locations and coordinating with local […]
Hospitality Connections Event Set for Cookeville Friday
A new event called “Hospitality Connections,” aimed at strengthening the region’s tourism industry, is set to bring hospitality leaders together in Cookeville this Friday. Cookeville-Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Shan Stout said the one-hour gathering will focus on collaboration, industry growth, and tourism resources across the region. Stout said discussions will include […]
Overton Tourism Generated $8 Million In Visitor Spending
Visitors to Overton County spent some $8 million through increased tourism last year, an increase of some eight percent. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce President Zach Stephens said this money was enough to save each household some $102 in taxes. He said the increase is because of the county’s unique attractions, like Standing Stone State […]
Pickett Tourism Impact Down Slightly, Numbers Still Good
Pickett County outpaced its neighbors in visitor spending, according to the latest Tennessee Tourism Economic Impact data. Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber Executive Director Bryan Arms said the 2024 Snapshot showed Pickett ranked 67th in visitor spending statewide. Arms said overall, the numbers decreased, but the numbers are still very good. “Visitors to Pickett County generated $559 […]
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 […]
